11 Essential Driving tips for Tourists in Switzerland

Today we're going to run through 11 tips for tourists who plan on driving their way around Switzerland.

It is not a big country, but has plenty of big mountains, with some of the most stunning scenery you can see anywhere on earth. There are also plenty of hidden gems that will only discover if you have your own car… Or an avid cyclist, but we’ll get to them later.

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You can check out our full list of apps to download when exploring Switzerland:
- Video:    • 10 Must Have Travel Apps for Switzerl...  
- Blog post: https://theslowtraveler.net/switzerla...

Check out the full road trip video here:    • Mind-blowing Switzerland Road Trip Su...  

Here are our 11 tips for tourists planning to drive around Switzerland:

00:00 Intro
00:27 1. Get off the Freeways
01:13 2. Not all towns have roads
02:08 3. Bike lanes between lanes
02:48 4. The Best roads are full of cyclists
03:26 5. Keep a loose itinerary
04:01 6. You may have to drive onto a train
04:54 7. Legal blood alcohol limit is 0.05
05:33 8. Narrow Building Gaps
06:23 9. Road Closures
07:00 10. Check Out Any road that says “Pass”
08:21 11. Driving is incredibly easy in Switzerland!