licej\" post_id=\"2135184\" time=\"1718721728\" user_id=\"203619:

We are going to Greece in August.

licej\" post_id=\"2134051\" time=\"1716127350\" user_id=\"203619:

Switzerland is on my list of the next travel destinations. Who knows, maybe next year. I appreciate all the info mentioned here.

zeit.\" post_id=\"2085698\" time=\"1665668031\" user_id=\"194295:

Nice!! :love: You only went there for 7D, minus the 2D of air travel, you only stayed 5D in Zurich and Lucerne?

I thought you mentioned your DH just got back from EU during the recent PSLE period, and had to isolate himself from you guys in another apartment of yours? So gotta flew back again within 1 week with you and back again. So siong!

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2085688\" time=\"1665659904\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2085688 time=1665659904 user_id=53606]
I will try to recall…DH was the one who planned it, I just followed

NB: Check the weather using accuweather website (daily and hourly, in advance), plus any mountaintop live cam, before heading to any mountains. Best to wake up early & catch the early morning train - reach mountain before the crowds of other tourists come - you will capture the best photos with no one in the background lol.

- Mount Titlis day trip: climb the ice bridge

- Mount Rigi / Mount Pilatus day trip: we chose Mt Rigi (there is an 峨眉山 rock at the summit because of some sister mountain political exchange thingy). Trekked to a tiny cheese farm halfway down the mountain (Alp Chäserenholz cheese dairy, a 20-minute walk from Rigi Kulm) & savoured piping hot cheese fondue in the crisp open air - unforgettable!

- Lauterbrunnen waterfall (we enjoyed walking around in the valley more than seeing the waterfall, which wasnt very spectacular compared to the rest of the scenery)

- Zurich city day trip: took a bus to visit the world’s largest Lindt Chocolate Museum. The tour itself was ok only - the highlight was of course the unlimited chocolate tasting (only a few varieties, got sick of it after a few rounds) and ya, stuffing our pockets & waistpouches with all the Lindt chocolates you can grab!

Majority of the Swiss speak German (small proportion speak French too) - but no issues getting around with English as they are all extremely bilingual & well conversant in English (except maybe on the farms). Very cheerful and friendly people as a whole. Welcoming to tourists and everyone alike, regardless of race.[/quote]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2085688\" time=\"1665659904\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2085688 time=1665659904 user_id=53606]
I will try to recall…DH was the one who planned it, I just followed

NB: Check the weather using accuweather website (daily and hourly, in advance), plus any mountaintop live cam, before heading to any mountains. Best to wake up early & catch the early morning train - reach mountain before the crowds of other tourists come - you will capture the best photos with no one in the background lol.

- Mount Titlis day trip: climb the ice bridge

- Mount Rigi / Mount Pilatus day trip: we chose Mt Rigi (there is an 峨眉山 rock at the summit because of some sister mountain political exchange thingy). Trekked to a tiny cheese farm halfway down the mountain (Alp Chäserenholz cheese dairy, a 20-minute walk from Rigi Kulm) & savoured piping hot cheese fondue in the crisp open air - unforgettable!

- Lauterbrunnen waterfall (we enjoyed walking around in the valley more than seeing the waterfall, which wasnt very spectacular compared to the rest of the scenery)

- Zurich city day trip: took a bus to visit the world’s largest Lindt Chocolate Museum. The tour itself was ok only - the highlight was of course the unlimited chocolate tasting (only a few varieties, got sick of it after a few rounds) and ya, stuffing our pockets & waistpouches with all the Lindt chocolates you can grab!

Majority of the Swiss speak German (small proportion speak French too) - but no issues getting around with English as they are all extremely bilingual & well conversant in English (except maybe on the farms). Very cheerful and friendly people as a whole. Welcoming to tourists and everyone alike, regardless of race.[/quote]

starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"2085684\" time=\"1665658764\" user_id=\"14025:

zac's mum
If possible, appreciate to share your itinerary, pls.
Thank you.

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2085683\" time=\"1665658302\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2085683 time=1665658302 user_id=53606]
Just came back from 1 week holiday in Lucerne. Stayed in a convenient hotel near Lucerne main train station & took various day trips based off there with the Swiss Travel Pass. Awesome base, didnt regret choosing it over Zurich city as our base. They have a very good public transport app (SBB) that allows u to buy (non-Swiss travel pass areas) tickets in advance for whole family, even receive notifications on what timing, which platform, etc. Honour code for public transport means no silly bottlenecks at gantries. Train conductors will often do spot checks & foreigners pay double of locals to sustain the modern & efficient railway (almost as good as Japan).[/quote]

xueyan:

Hi


I am contemplating about a F&E trip to Switzerland. I have the following queries :

1. Is it enought to budget about 3K per person for a 12 days tour to Switzerland and Vienna?
2. I understand that the swiss rail is very efficient and cover to most alps. May I know is there different pass for different states like Lucern, Intralaken?
3. To get to the railway station from the hotel, do you travel by bus or have to rent a car?
Is the bus system as efficient as the rail system?

Thanks!!

bebebub:

This is my first rail holiday. I'm very glad I took the advice n went on rail. Had some trouble convincing dh to ditch the car. The Swiss Rail is awesome!