The absolute best mountain views in Switzerland
September is always a good month to go on a trip in Europe. The busy holiday season is over and the weather is not too hot but still real nice! I called my Dad if he was open for a trip to either Sicily or Nice. He liked the idea of Nice and suggested: “instead of flying, let’s take the car”. Alright, but if we’re driving let’s extend the trip to visit more of Southern France and include Switzerland on the way back. A plan was formed!
France
The first day was a >1.000 km drive to our first stop. From there we explored the Provence and the Côte d’Azur for 4 full days. Having a perfect sunny 30°C weather, we enjoyed the French smaller towns, the vibrant cities and the delicious cuisine. Read all Southern France in a separate post!
Italy
To drive back via Switzerland, our path lead us through Italy for a day. Here we stopped in fashion city Milan. Just a quick stop to view the famous Duomo, walk a bit around the city and have a tasty lasagna.
Switzerland
Mountain, tunnels, lakes, trains; these are the main items that describe our Swiss adventure. The country is absolute gorgeous with beautiful vistas. Definitely more expensive though; I believe we spend on average about 50% more on food, hotels, and anything really. I’m definitely super excited to have gotten the chance to visit. All photos and stories about Switzerland can be read here!
Germany
After a stop in Basel we decided to spend the night in the more affordable Germany. Just across the border is Freiburg im Breisgau, a vibrant University city in Germany’s Black Forest. The Freiburg minster as central point in the Münsterplatz.
France
And we’re back in France, now in Strasbourg, right at the French / German border. We stopped at the local tourist information to acquire a map including walking route. This was perfect to get a good idea of the various sights of the city, like the elaborate Notre Dame Cathedral, but also the Palais Rohan, the Barrage Vauban and the streets full with half-timbered houses.
The last stop in France was Nancy, a place where you usually drive right past on the A31 highway! Nancy definitely didn’t have the usual French vibe, probably because it’s not a place catered to tourists. Nonetheless it was good spot to spend the night while explore the old town.
Belgium
Before going home it was time for a Belgium waffle in Liège. Unfortunately there was a lot of construction downtown to get a proper view of the city. For dinner we headed towards Maastricht in the Netherlands and drove home content, full with happy and exciting memories.
As tradition, my Dad lit a candle in several churches for my niece Estelle.
An overview of the entire road trip 😀
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