Travel: Switzerland - General

[LILY FOO]

Anyone done a free & easy with family of two young children (5 & 3) to switzerland?

[bla bla daddy]

was there in june last year with my daughter when she was 5

[LILY FOO]

Any particular must visit places that are good for kids? I will not be going Geneva, though there are quite a few interesting places for children.

[bla bla daddy]

zurich was our base, cos wife working, and made day trips from there.

very efficient rail system and easy to navigate, went to basel, berne, lucern etc, geneva is further,
within zurich itself, children will enjoy chocolate factory tour and haidi tour up the mountain, and also snow slides…
will be a good idea to pay a visit to the tourist office at the mail railway station, very helpful info and staff

[chixchix]

any direct flight from Singapore ? How many hours flight ?

When are the best seasons to go ?

[bla bla daddy]

chixchix:

any direct flight from Singapore ? How many hours flight ?

When are the best seasons to go ?

flew SQ last year, direct, should be abt 14 hrs, video on demand comes in handy esp with children.... managed to catch a few movies myself too
not sure what's the best season, but i personally like spring, not as cold, and flowers ready to bloom...

[tankee]

Thinking of going switzerland this year. Need advise. :?


what are the MUST there?

- Must see
+ Rhine Falls
+ ??

- Must eat
+ fondue
+ ??

- Must buy
+ watches
+ ??

- Must do
+ ??

[starlight1968sg]

I went to Switzerland twice, both DIY.


Yes, visit the Rhine falls and Zermatt to see the Matterhorn. I did not get any swiss knife or watch because they are pretty expensive. I bought chocolate home.

For both trips (each about 2 weeks), we took MAS and bought its rail pass. We ventured to Paris (by train) and London (by taking the budget airline) too.

[tankee]

thanks starlight1968sg


did you make the hotel bookings before hand or walk-in?

[radiantmum]

Must see: Swiss alps - Mt Pilatus/Mt Titlis, Luzern