Where to stop

Best places to stop between Zurich and Europa-Park

The A3 and A5 drive runs about 125 miles and 2.5 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 59 of 125

   1. Basel, Switzerland

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 66 miles left to Europa-Park.

   Hotels in BaselWhere to stay in Basel

2. Mile 100 of 125

   2. Freiburg, Germany

   The last big stop before Europa-Park, 25 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in FreiburgWhere to stay in Freiburg

Sights worth the detour

• Basel old town
• Freiburg Minster
• Europa-Park and Rulantica water world

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost