Travel: Switzerland - General

[t_mother of swc]

Thanks…I can’t wait to go and switzerland is too beautiful to just go once.

[xiaostar]

Useful information here

http://issuu.com/sportsandtravelsingapore/docs/swiss

[chrysophrase]

Question:


Does anyone have any place to recommend for a one month stay in central Switzerland?

[nickaurthor25]

Whenever we are planning for traveling any country with our family and specially with kids then we have to make sure all things were perfect from our flights tickets booking to accommodation, convenience and many basic things which we required there like clothes according to weather there. Switzerland’s climate is ideal, with no excessive heat, cold or humidity which is best thing for kids. It has one of the lowest crime rates of all industrialized countries again which is best in all manner. Switzerland is such a very beautiful country.

[happydl]

Guest:

ksi:

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Hi Buddy, can share with me your itinerary? Am thinking of going either there or Chamonix in June... don't know where one is better?

Hi buddy,

Let me dig for my softcopy, if not gotta scan in the hardcopy for you...just gotta be patient with me for a while.....

Hi Buddy, managed to dig out my age-old album and have the itinerary attached inside plus diary of each day. Those were the days when I could afford to be so neat-freak.

Already PM-ed you the itinerary in 4 parts of the photos I took of the itinerary, hope you can see them clearly.

Have a great holiday! Weather at that time I went, July was hot but not humid...[/quote]Hi can Pm me the itinerary as well thinking of going next year free and easy. thanks.

[dolphinsiah]

For the pass few days I was researching about going to Switzerland for a Holiday....next year during June 2014


Seem that Switzerland is a wonderful country to visit....

Transited in Switzerland 15 years ago when going to Austria for work...
So did not really get to tour this country...

After much research using Guide Books /Internet/youtube video clips ...I have a clearer picture on how to make my Switzerland holiday fun and relaxing. :rahrah:

Will just cover the Centre of Switzerland Area- Zurich/Lucerne/Interlaken/ Montreux/Geneva/Paris

A)In Lucerne will cover Mt Titlis /city tour (plan to stay 2 nights)
B)Then proceed to Interlaken (stay 3 nights) to cover
a)Jangfraujoch -to enjoy the Snow Fun activities up the Alps -skiing, snowtubing, Zip Flying ,Paragliding
b)River Rides

C)Then proceed to Montreux -to take the Chocolate Train Ride...(1 night)
D)Leave Switzerland to Paris by TGV

After calculation I think I will get a Swiss Half Fare Care when I arrived in Zurich.

And also a Family Card so that my younger Daughter will travel for free in Switzerland. My Elder Daughter will use the Swiss Youth Card .

This is my planning for now...still researching since I have more than 9 months to prepare this trip.... :xedfingers:

Share this nice video clip:

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6pXZ8yUcNo][/youtube]

[happydl]

Hi,


I am thinking of going to Switzerland next year for 10 days with 2A2C. We have no intention to drive and thinking of taking public transport or join some tour when reach there.

Can you advise me should i go 8 days or 10 days and also the itinerary? Or is there any members here who have done F&E before and I can follow your itinerary or any blog for me to read? I know nothing about Switzerland. I would love to see snow.

Many thanks.

[happydl]

dolphinsiah:

Will just cover the Centre of Switzerland Area- Zurich/Lucerne/Interlaken/ Montreux/Geneva/Paris

A)In Lucerne will cover Mt Titlis /city tour (plan to stay 2 nights)
B)Then proceed to Interlaken (stay 3 nights) to cover
a)Jangfraujoch -to enjoy the Snow Fun activities up the Alps -skiing, snowtubing, Zip Flying ,Paragliding
b)River Rides

C)Then proceed to Montreux -to take the Chocolate Train Ride...(1 night)
D)Leave Switzerland to Paris by TGV

A

Hi,

Your above itinerary is based on how many days? How do you travel to the destination?

Many thanks.

[dolphinsiah]

Hi Happydl,


After researching on touring Switzerland by rail , seem quite easy. :evil:

Initially , when I was gathering information on Switzerland it was rather confusing....but now I have a clear picture. :roll:

Switzerland is not very big, unlike USA , their Railway traveling system is very perfect. :salute:

Switzerland is made up of many States which they refer as Canton.

Their Swiss Railways pass by all the Cantons ...which is very Good.
Every Canton is made of Villages surrounded by Mountains/Alps/Lakes.
They have their own private trains/Gondola up the mountains

Now after gathering much information , I think we will take 8 days to Tour Switzerland:

a)Arrive in Zurich take train to Lucerne
b)Lucerne Stay 2 nights
1 day to do Mt Titlis
1day to do City tour in Lucerne

c)Depart for Lucerne by Train to Interlaken
Will Use Interlaken as a Base for all the Day Trips (so I think 6 days should be enough)

I hate changing Hotels every night , like those Package Tour....so I always use a place as a Base. I found that Interlaken is a Good Base to travel to all the attractions by Rail.

But there are people who commented that Interlaken is too noisy , too many tourist buses. So there will be recommendation to stay in the Village away from Crowds...

But as a City Person , I think I would not like to be totally cut off from the crowds during the night....

Interlaken to many attractions take less than 3 hours to reach by Rail. But there will be changing of Trains to get to the Final Attractions.

And many kind TripAdvisors also commented that Mountain Trips are very unpredictable ...so it is better to check their Webcam before Departure.

So each Day I will set out early from Interlaken to attractions like:
a)Zermatt to view Matterhorn
b)Jungfrau -Snow Activities/Hang Gliding/Paragliding
c)Gruyere -For Chocolate and Cheese Factory and Castle visit
d)Leukerbad -Thermal Spa(Hot Springs)

So I think to cater 6 Days for above attractions should be good enough. When the Mountain weather is not clear , I will go to Leukerbad or Gruyere...and so on..

So I hope my Switzerland holiday will be a Trip not binded by trying to meet time /weather constraints...

Happy Planning. :xedfingers:

[ptb7476]

this is the itinerary i got from Swiss holiday and imho seem not bad


Alpine Majestic Switzerland
St. Moritz, Glacier Express, Zermatt, Gornergrat, Interlaken, Jungfraujoch, Luzern, Titlis, Zurich

8 Nights / 9 Days Tour Programme


Itinerary

Day 01\tZurich - St. Moritz

On arrival in Zürich proceed to the train station. Enjoy the journey to St. Moritz (approx. 3.5 hrs, change trains in Zürich-HB and Chur), one of the most renowned holiday resorts in the world. Chic, elegant and exclusive with a pronouncedly cosmopolitan ambiance, it is situated at 1’856 m (5’624 ft) above sea level, which is in the middle of the lake-dotted landscape of the Upper Engadine. The “dry, sparkling champagne climate” has become legendary and the famous sun shines an average 322 days a year. Overnight stay at St. Moritz.

Day 02\tSt Moritz - Glacier Express – Zermatt

After an early breakfast, you travel from St. Moritz to Zermatt by Glacier Express. A 7 ½ hour journey is lying ahead of you with 219 bridges, 91 tunnels an0d the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 m (6’607 ft). Enjoy a panoramic trip through the Alps in the heart of Switzerland. We suggest that you book a table in the dining car. You arrive in Zermatt in the early evening. This car-free resort is situated at the foot of the majestic matterhorn. Overnight stay at Zermatt.
Day 03\tZermatt – Gornergrat

Today discover a stunning natural paradise The Gornergrat train takes you from Zermatt to the top of the 3’089 m (11’333 ft) Gornergrat. The journey goes through aromatic stone pine and larch forests and across alpine meadows. Experience 29 four-thousand-meter-high mountains covered with snow and ice. In the afternoon you return to the hotel. Overnight stay at Zermatt.
Day 04\tZermatt – Interlaken

After breakfast, travel to Interlaken by train (approx. 2 hrs 15 minutes). Experience crystal clear lakes, sparkling streams and fantastic falls, caressed by the sunbeams. The towering trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau stands sentinel over a world of eternal snow. After having checked in at your hotel, the rest of the day is free to explore Interlaken on your own. Overnight stay at Interlaken.
Day 05\tInterlaken - Jungfraujoch- Top of Europe

After breakfast, you board the train to Kleine Scheidegg via Lauterbrunnen (approx. 1.5 hrs). The famous Jungfrau railway takes you to the highest station in Europe (approx. 1 hrs). A day of fun and excitement is awaiting you in the captivating snow peaks of Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe (3’454 m/11’333 ft). Visit the Ice Cave with its ice formations or else explore the snow on the glacier. You find a range of international restaurants on the Jungfraujoch. Return to Interlaken by train with an optional stopover in Grindelwald (approx. 2.5 hrs). Overnight stay at Interlaken.
Day 06\tInterlaken - Luzern (Lucerne)

After breakfast, the morning is free to explore Interlaken on your own. In the afternoon, proceed to Luzern by panoramic train over the Brünig Pass (approx. 2 hrs). Overnight stay at Luzern.
Day 07\tLuzern - Mount Titlis

Today, travel by train to Engelberg (approx. 1 hrs), which is just an hour away. Experience the world’s first revolving cable car that takes you to the top of Switzerland’s highest vantage point with a breathtaking 360 degree view (approx. 45 mins). Spend some time in the snow with your snow disc. In the evening you return to Luzern (approx. 2 hrs). Overnight stay at Luzern.
Day 08\tLuzern - Zurich/Geneva

Today you are free to discover Luzern on your own. Visit the 700 years-old wooden Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and the shopping malls. In the afternoon proceed to Zürich by train (approx. 1 hrs). Overnight stay at Zürich/Geneva.
Day 09\tZurich/Geneva - Depart for the onward journey

After breakfast, you either proceed to the airport for your onward flight or else continue your stay in Switzerland.

Price for 4stars accommodation is CHF1950 not bad in my opinion