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Eine junge Frau mit Rucksack und Kamera steht vor einem antiken Tempel mit Säulen in Rom und blickt in die Höhe, im Hintergrund weitere Personen.

Swisscard Media Info

Officially issued by Swisscard AECS GmbH 13.08.2025

Publisher: Oleh_Slobodeniuk

Rights: iStock for editorial use

City trips

Experience Europe's most beautiful cities and their sights.

Discover city trips

Luftaufnahme von Schaffhausen mit Rhein, Brücken und Altstadtdächern an einem sonnigen Tag.

Sights in Schaffhausen

From the old town to the Rhine Falls: The most beautiful sights in and around Schaffhausen for a varied and enjoyable stay.

Sights in Schaffhausen
Luftaufnahme von Konstanz am Bodensee mit Altstadt, Hafen, Bahnhofsbereich und umgebender Landschaft an einem sonnigen Tag.

Konstanz discovery: history meets the lake

The city on Lake Constance delights with a picturesque Old Town, a bustling harbour and views stretching all the way to Switzerland.

Konstanz attractions
Mutter und Kinder betrachten die gotische Kathedrale von Siena in Italien; eines der Kinder zeigt auf die Fassade.

Travelling through Europe with children

City trips with children don’t have to be stressful. These 5 cities stand out with child-friendly infrastructure and activities for all ages.

City Trip with Children
Blick auf den Dom von Florenz mit Kuppel und Campanile im warmen Herbstlicht, eingerahmt von Zypressen und Herbstlaub

City trips in autumn: Where to in October?

Whether Vienna or Florence, Seville or Lucerne. These cities are especially worthwhile in autumn. 

City trips in October
Panorama von Lugano mit Blick auf den Lago di Lugano und die umliegenden Berge bei klarem Wetter, im Vordergrund die Dächer der Stadt.

Mediterranean Magic in Switzerland

Lugano impresses with southern charm and surprising diversity. Discover our 5 tips for excursions, culture, and nature.

Attractions in Lugano
Herbstlicher Blick aus der Vogelperspektive auf das Basler Münster, die Altstadt und den Rhein bei Sonnenuntergang.

Top 5 Highlights in Basel

The most important sights in Basel at a glance – perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or as an introduction to exploring Swiss cities.

Attractions in Basel
Eine Frau betrachtet ein Gemälde in einem verzierten, goldfarbenen Rahmen in einem Ausstellungsraum mit weiteren Personen und Kunstwerken.

The Kunsthaus Zürich: a museum of superlatives

The Kunsthaus Zürich on Heimplatz is home to important works from different eras.

Kunsthaus Zurich
Stadtpanorama von Zürich am Fluss mit Schwänen im türkisblauen Wasser im Vordergrund.

Zurich sights

In Zurich you will find a beautiful mix of historical architecture, modern culture and beautiful nature. We present some of Zurich's most important sights that you should definitely see when visiting the city.

Zurich sights
Ein historisches Rathaus mit Fachwerkhaus auf einer künstlichen Insel in einem Fluss in einer Altstadt.

Most beautiful cities in Germany

Discover Germany's most beautiful cities - from Lübeck to Freiburg. We present 8 historical gems with medieval charm, impressive culture and architecture.

Most beautiful cities in Germany
Luftaufnahme von Luzern mit Kapellbrücke, Wasserturm, Vierwaldstättersee und Pilatus im Hintergrund, exklusives Reiseziel mit American Express Vorteilen.

Lucerne sights

Lucerne has world-famous sights such as Chapel Bridge, a beautiful old town and mountains and lakes in the surrounding area.

Lucerne sights
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Hidden Places & Spaces: Copenhagen

Culinary conceptual art, a commune, and a bit of retail therapy: your short trip to Copenhagen.

Copenhagen
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Hidden Places & Spaces: Stockholm

Discover the beauty queen of Scandinavian capitals in one weekend: our hotel, restaurant and nightlife tips for a city break in Stockholm.

Stockholm
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Hidden Places & Spaces: London

The best tips for a short break on the Thames: fine dining restaurants, world-class museums, exclusive shopping and the best hotels in London.

London
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Hidden Places & Spaces: Barcelona

Fancy a short trip to Barcelona? Our recommendations for a weekend in the Catalan capital.

Barcelona
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Hidden Places & Spaces: Amsterdam

Markets, hotels and shopping streets. These tips for a weekend in Amsterdam will make it unforgettable. Read our tips for a weekend break.

Amsterdam
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Hidden Places & Spaces: Hamburg

Hamburg is the ideal destination for a weekend break or short trip. Elegant and tidy, without being boring, the city welcomes its guests to the Alster and Elbe. 

Hamburg

More travel inspiration

Eine rote Bergbahn fährt auf einer Trasse über einen grasbewachsenen Bergkamm vor der Kulisse eines schneebedeckten Berggipfels.

Switzerland

Experience the most beautiful destinations in Switzerland.

Travel to Switzerland
Eine stilvoll gekleidete Frau sitzt mit einer Tasse Kaffee in den Händen in einem grünen Sessel an einer Glasfassade in einer Flughafen Lounge und blickt entspannt hinaus aufs Rollfeld unter blauem Himmel.

Airport lounges

Relax before your departure in exclusive airport lounges.

Travel: Airport lounges
Ein Paar in sommerlicher Kleidung steht händchenhaltend auf einer Plattform mit gelber Mauer vor einer mediterranen Berglandschaft bei Sonnenschein.

Travel in Europe

Experience the most beautiful destinations in Europe.

Travel in Europe

On a city trip, you can discover a wide range of cultural, historical, and modern attractions in a short space of time and enjoy yourself in an attractive hotel during your stay. Exciting destinations in Switzerland include Zurich, Lucerne, Basel, and Geneva. Cities in neighboring Germany, Italy, and France are also tempting destinations for a short visit.

And with your Platinum Card, you also benefit from exclusive advantages such as room upgrades or hotel credit at numerous upscale hotels throughout Europe. This allows you to relax and enjoy your city break to the fullest. Let AMEXperience inspire you to find the cities that suit your taste for city breaks.