Switzerland
I could go on and on about Switzerland. It is my favorite country in the world. Yes, it is quite expensive but you can navigate around the costs, especially because so many of the activities in Switzerland are free. A country of pure, natural beauty…it’s worth a visit any time of year!
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Places to See
Zurich
Verbier
Interlaken
Andermatt
Mürren
Zermatt
St. Moritz
Wengen
Churwalden
Lugano
Locarno
Gstaad
Thun
Lake Lucerne
Geneva
Bern
Zug
Basel
Davos
Activities to Do
Visit Lavertezzo
Ski Swiss Alps
Waterfalls at Rheinfall
Hike Swiss National Park
Boat trip around Lake Lugano
Explore Zurich
Paraglide Jungfrau Region
Glacier Express train ride
Schilthorn 360* view
Mountain bike Davos
What to Eat & Drink
Cheese Fondue
Oil Fondue
Raclette
Rosti
Italian cuisine in Ticino region
Swiss wines
Chocolate
Places to Stay
Andermatt Hotel
Verbier Airbnb
Zurich Hotel
Mürren Hotel
Locarno Hotel
Lugano Airbnb
Wengen Airbnb
Laverttezzo Hotel
Gstaad Hotel
Thun Hotel
Planning Resources:
Accommodation – I always check these three websites to see my options when booking hotels or apartments to stay in : Booking.com, Airbnb.com and Expedia.com (includes VRBO & Hotels.com)
Tours – When searching for activities and tours, I use Viator and Get Your Guide
Transportation – I stalk Google Flights for both domestic and international flights. For trains, Eurail for multi-day passes and Trainline for one-off train tickets. I often use Enterprise for rental cars, but will go with any reputable company that offers a good deal.
Switzerland’s Best Hidden Gem – the mountain village of Wengen. During ski season, you must visit this quaint ski village. It is a car-free town, where you can often ski in/out of your accommodation. The main street has plenty of bars and restaurants. Plus you can easily ski anywhere in the Jungfrau region!
Alex’s Insider Tips
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Stay in Airbnb-
yes, Switzerland is expensive...especially eating out at restaurants. Save some money by staying somewhere with a kitchen or kitchenette, then you can make some of your meals to save some cash!
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Skiing is Cheap-
well, in comparison to the United States that is 🙂 Daily lift tickets are about $60-70 (they have actually gone up in price a lot in the past couple years) but that's a deal in comparison to the $200+ adult life tickets in the states!
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3 Regions-
did you know Switzerland has 3 different regions? The culture and language is different in each of these. The 3 regions are: French, German and Italian. You will have a slightly different experience in each of the regions, especially in terms of food.
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Train Travel-
the Swiss trains are very nice and typically punctual. Plus, they travel the most beautiful routes! Taking a train ride in Switzerland is an experience in and of itself!
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What can I expect from Switzerland?
A safe, clean and well-run country that you will never want to leave. Whether you’re in Zurich or a small mountain town, you will just fall in love with Switzerland. Just be sure to save up for your trip, because it isn’t cheap…
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September 13, 2023
