RV rental in Zurich

Top tips for your Zurich trip

If you’re looking for the best weather when you rent a motorhome in Zurich any time from spring to autumn is good. With warmer summers than the UK, from June to September, these months are ideal for a dip in Lake Zurich or the Limmat River.

Although winter months are cooler than in the UK, they’re perfect for seasonal holiday activities such as skiing, ice skating, and tobogganing, and the picturesque Christmas markets in the city and around Lake Zurich give it a festive feel.

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  Hiking

  Uetliberg Mountain is particularly popular with hikers who opt for motorhome rental in Zurich. It towers over Zurich and offers panoramic views across the cityscape, Lake Zurich, surrounding forests, and the Swiss Alps. Well-marked hiking and mountain bike routes to the summit, 2,850 feet above sea level, offer plenty to discover.

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  Cultural experiences

  The Swiss Science Center Technorama has more than 500 indoor and outdoor exhibits and allows people of all ages to explore natural phenomena for themselves. Switzerland also offers it's national chocolate museum, Lindt Home of Chocolate, which is in Kilchberg, 6km from Zurich.

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  National Parks

  Many national parks are located around Zurich, including the Swiss National Park, the largest wilderness area in Switzerland and the oldest national park in central Europe. It features numerous hiking trails set among an alpine landscape. Another popular destination is the forested Wildnispark Zürich Sihlwald, full of fantastic wildlife.

Best Campervan routes around Zurich

Zurich to Liechtenstein
Hiring a campervan in Zurich allows you to travel to the tiny, mountainous principality of Liechtenstein, sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria and a 110km drive east of Zurich. You’ll come across several places worth seeing on the way, including Lucerne, Konstanz, and St. Gallen. 

What Liechtenstein lacks in size, the microstate makes up for in grandeur. It’s full of experiences waiting to be discovered, including medieval castles and villages linked by a network of trails through alpine landscapes. The capital, Vaduz, is the country's cultural centre and home to art galleries.

Zurich to Interlaken
Driving the 100km from Zurich to Interlaken – the adventure capital of Europe – is cheaper than going by train, and popular stops along the way include Mount Pilatus and Mount Titlis. And there’ll be lots more to do when you arrive in Interlaken, such as skydiving, paragliding, and canyon exploration. There are St Beatus Caves and Thun Castle, as well as the scenic countryside of Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald for the less adventurous.

Zurich to Lucerne
The 50km journey from Zurich to Lucerne allows you to stop off some historic towns and take in breathtaking views en route as you drive through the stunning Swiss landscape. It’s the perfect small drive if you can only hire a campervan in Zurich for a day or two and don’t want to drive that much. Lucerne, located between majestic mountains and Lake Lucerne, is one of the most beautiful towns in the heart of Switzerland.

Best excursions and sites of interest around Zurich

Swiss Alps
No Zurich-based holiday is complete without visiting the Swiss Alps, which is less than an hour away. Many organised, guided tours are available, but campervan hire in Zurich allows you to stop whenever you want to take in the splendid views at your own pace. Popular routes include the Grimsel Pass, Furka Pass, and Gotthard Pass. Remember that you must be confident in your ability to drive through mountainous terrain safely. 

Rhine Falls
Rhine Falls, near Schaffhausen, is on the outskirts of Zurich. From viewing platforms high above the falls, you can hear the roar and feel the force of the biggest and most powerful waterfall in Europe – several hundred cubic metres of water spanning 150 metres, plunging into the depths at more than 20 metres a second. There’s also an adventure trail with a lift system that makes access to the Falls easier.

Black Forest
Many nature lovers head out of Zurich and Switzerland for a scenic day trip to the Black Forest Mountain range in Germany. Arranging for a camper van for hire in Zurich avoids the hassle of figuring out public transport schedules. The region is also renowned for its spas, and the largest town, Freiburg, is packed with Gothic buildings surrounded by vineyards.

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