If marriage is in the cards for you next year, you’re wise to start planning a honeymoon holiday early. You get to take advantage of discounts and deals and lessen the stress as the Big Day grows closer. And if you’re thinking of beginning your life together in Europe, then you’ve plenty of choices for a romantic honeymoon. But none of them would be as amazing as a honeymoon in Switzerland!
The key is to find a romantic Swiss hotel that focuses on creating the perfect honeymoon experience. Then everything else—where to go and what to do—will fall into place.
Fortunately, finding a romantic Swiss hotel is easy. Now all you have to do is decide on the perfect location. Here is a honeymoon guide to the best places to create your love story in the Swiss landscape.
Lucerne: Popular for Romantic Walks
Where to Stay: The Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern has a Romance Package that includes a 4-course dinner in the charming VILLA Schweizerhof. The 5-star hotel is directly on Lake Lucerne and within walking distance of the city center. Dine with a view of the lake and share a bottle of Perrier Jouë champagne.
Romantic Things to Do: Laze around the stunning turquoise-blue lake. Stroll hand-in-hand around the car-free Old Town posing by fountains for photos and exploring historical sites. Take a sunset boat cruise on the lake.
How to Get There: From the Zurich Airport or Bern Airport, board the train to Lucerne.
Zurich: Known for its Magnetic Nightlife
Where to Stay: The Storchen Hotel has a Honeymoon Package that includes a stay in a romantically decorated room with champagne, strawberries, and decadent pralines. Have a candlelit dinner on the terrace with a sunset view of Lake Zurich, the city lights, and the Alps.
Romantic Things to Do: Zurich is Switzerland’s cultural hub and full of museums, art cafes, lively bars, and music venues. Go shopping on the Bahnhofstrasse and buy each other a romantic gift of high-end jewelry or a fashion brand that you’ll cherish forever.
Visit the Mühlesteg Bridge, one of the most romantic places in the city, and seal your love with a personalized love lock. Love locks are sturdy padlocks adorning the bridge that have been left by couples.
How to Get There: Hire a taxi at the Zurich Airport 10 km from the city center.
Zermatt: For Romantic Winter Holidays
Where to Stay: Stay at the Omnia Hotel high up in the center of Zermatt “where heaven meets earth.” All of the rooms and suites have romantic features like cozy fireplaces, bay window bathrooms, and cedar tubs. The luxury Swiss spa has a mystical atmosphere and an unobstructed view of the famous Matterhorn.
Romantic Things to Do: Get adventurous and go hiking or skiing. For quiet reflection, visit Zermatt’s chapels and churches. Take some time to watch a beautiful sunset from the balcony of your honeymoon suite at the Omnia.
How to Get There: From Zurich Airport, rent a car and drive 3 to 4 hours on the A1. Zermatt is car-free, so a 12-minute train ride will take you to the village.
Interlaken: For a Romantic Train Ride Through the Alps
Where to Stay: The historic Hotel Du Nord has cozy rooms with a balcony or terrace where you can sip champagne while admiring the panoramic view. Or think also about the luxurious Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel.
Romantic Things to Do: Board a train and ride the railways with your sweetheart. Go for a sunset boat cruise on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz.
How to Get There: From the Bern Airport, take a bus, taxi, or train to Interlaken.
