I am from Switzerland, something tourists are not aware of are train tickets promotions and free passes (really depends on the day). When you arrive to the town you are staying go visit the local train station and ask if there are any daily promotions, each commune has these!
So true. Many big towns have free tourist cards. Get from hotel or tourist office. This card can use free public transport and places to visit and discounts.
My tip as a Swiss local: rent a little camper/van from Germany.. Drive down and sleep in the camper. You can find free spots to park around lakes, sometimes you pay 4 franks for a night. Do your cooking with a little gas cooker and the public BBQ pits. This way you are mobile, can see many places.
@@mudrapatel1739 you gotta check the current prices! please buy some cheese and dried meats from local swiss farmers too...you will see signs by the roads: many sell apples/cherries/ carrots/ patatos and eggs too. Then find a nice spot on a lake or up on an alp and cook your own food= biggest money saver. On an alp pass called Gurnigel can park and sleep for free, awsome view down to Thun and lake.. I have a motorcycle video riding up there..there is a dude in a camper too.
Sorry but you gave some wrong tips... 1) regional train are no cheaper. You can buy with the SBB app or on the website 50%off tickets. 3) go to denner, the cheapest grocery in town. dont buy pre-made stuff as salad, they cost a fortune. 5-8 chf... buy a loaf of bread for 1chf, spread cheese for an other chf and some dry meat for 2-3 chf, and with 5 chf u got both dinner and lunch and even breakfast (if you compare it to a soup). 5) go up by feet and down by cable car. the reasons are fews. you don't wanna end up walking down in the dark in case u want to stay a bit longer (as some path might take even 4-5 hours to go down). and going down kills your knees.
I think that she said that regional trains are cheaper maybe because she has the Bernina Express or Glacier Express in mind... But yes, that one is a false tip.
I agree man :) i wanted to post allmost the same comment :) but i wont add anything to this :) VISIT riviera REGION. ONE OF THE BEST PLACES IN THE WOLRD. i am living in Vevey. the city Charly Chaplin chosed to spend his last days. so I advice to all you to visit this great city if you are in Switzerland. one more thing :) check this free guide on how to book flights that cost 1000$ for only 20$ bit.ly/2tQMD8t
The slower trains are not less expensive than the faster. Only some special trains are more expensive... The water is always save drinking water. If it is not drinking water there will be a warning sign. It's actually really hard to find a fountain without drinking water.
I would seriously reccomend walking UP to the peak and then taking the ride down. Trust me, walking down 1200 meters may fuck up your knees, walking downhill is by no means more comfortable than walking upwards .
Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.
There is also the Swiss Travel Pass for trains, trams, buses and boats and admission to museums. Spent a month traveling via trains and they are remarkable.
Eat a lunch 3 course menu (soup, salad, main course) at local restaurants instead of a "big dinner". Prices range from approx. 12 to 20 SFr. and you'll get more then enough food because those lunch menues are aimed at people working construction or other physical work
I’m going to Switzerland in February, I saved money on accomadation by getting an AirBnB just over the border in France (which cost less than half the price) then travelling into Basel by train for a £5 return. I can then travel to nearby places from Basel like Interlaken, Lucerne, and even into Germany (I’m going to Freiburg), and the trains will be covered by the money I saved on accomadation!
Definitely agree about the soups and fondues in Switzerland...so delicious!!! Absolutely worth every penny. Also, I think it's worth mentioning that the reason food seems so much more expensive than in the USA is because the restaurant owners pay their employees a living wage so you don't have to add any gratuity to your bill..it's not necessary but you certainly can if you feel you had exceptional service. The hostels in Switzerland are fantastic and so clean, comfortable and relatively very affordable as compared to hotels. It's a great way to meet fellow travelers and save money by making some of your meals "at home". We buy yogurt, cheeses, cereal, bread, and coffee at the local grocery shops and usually eat breakfast in the communal kitchen in the mornings. They often have fun events scheduled like hikes, sledding, pub crawls, tours of the area, etc. along with equipment rentals. We LOVE Switzerland!!!
I lived in zurich for 2 years and yes its the most expensive country but its a paradise, My best advice is plan your trip in off season there will be discount in train's up to 70% and hotels up to 50-70%.
Addtional tip is when you go on holiday in switzerland is to book an apartment that has kitchen so that you can cook and don't need to always eat in the restaurant. It's good for our family everytime we visit switzerland. Been there twice.
My suggestion is to make-up your meals from supermarket and make it up by yourself. Eating with the views. If you can find Lisle or Dener are more cheaper. You can buy a pack of salad which is good for at least 2 persons. Dressing separately. Which is much cheaper than ready made salad.
I did Switzerland on a tight budget too. It's definitely possible. Great tips, but I'm surprised you didn't mention the Swiss Half Fare Card. For CHF 120.00, you get 50% discount on all train, bus, and gondola tickets for one month. For my stay, I did the math before arriving and knew that I would benefit from the purchase of a Half Fare Card.
+Renee Champagne Uh I forgot that one, maybe because I didn't use it. I did the calculations before going as well but couldn't find a card that would make sense for me to get. As far as I remember they have different once and they are really good if you stay only a few days or a month but for 1,5 week it didn't make sense. But definitely something to check out when you plan your trip:) Thanks for reminding me and sharing your experience with it:)
Good tips and i found them out myself on my last vacation in Switzerland. I agree with Daniel, even the salads were expensive however at the END OF THE DAY most supermarkets had their 50% stickers sticked on it to sell end of date goods. I transformed my car into a ultra mini camper. In Switzerland it's allowed to sleep in your car almost everywhere with the same rules as campers. Almost all public toilets have warm water to wash yourself.
I live in Switzerland for most of the year. The ready made meals in the supermarkets (COOP/Migros) are VERY high quality and range in price from 2.65 up to 7.50 Swiss Francs. Just microwave them and eat, a good way to eat on a budget.
When I went to Zurich, I took an empty water bottle and refilled it at the water fountain at every given opportunity (even though my bottle was half empty). Being that it came from the mountains, it tasted beautiful! I highly recommend this.
There is an option of tell passes which allows you to use the buses, the trains, cable cars, trams any number of times for a specified number of days. In 2016, I took a tell pass of five days which costed around 230 CHF but of great value
actually swiss people usually walk uphill and take the cable car down.. you may think it is easier down but actually its not. if you keep on walking a steep path down for several hours you will know what I mean..
Anybody who would find walking downhill from a mountain peak difficult will find walking up to the peak even far more difficult and take two to three times longer
You can save a lot on transportation with various rail passes. For about $123 (2020) the Half-Fare Card gets you 50% off on almost anything that moves. It will more than pay for itself with a couple of mountain-top excursions such as the Jungfraujoch and the Schilthorn. Trains, gondolas, funiculars, buses, boats, and city trams are covered. Also, some hotels or B&Bs provide a complimentary regional pass which may give you free access for a few days. The "Riviera Card" I was given in Vevey covered all the buses, boats, and trains that ran along Lake Geneva and even a few sites like Chateau Chillon.
Food in a supermarket cheaper than in a restaurant!!! Single ride less expensive than a return ticket !!!! What great advice.....please share more of your wisdom....
Swiss Travel Pass is a better way to spare (unlimited travel for trains, city buses) and you get half price for mountain cable cars and cog-railways, even you have to pay only for the seat reservation for the most scenic routes (Glacier-Express)
You are right on!! We lived in Switzerland (and France) and traveled with our family...and everything you have said, all five points, are very true (and useful). By the way, the same is true in Scandinavia!
I love Switzerland! It's not crazy, stupid expensive. Similar to Denmark. You get what you pay for. Plus, transporting food to the mountains, could add to the price. I'm a picky eater because I have food intolerances. So, no pork, eggs, or dairy for me. Luckily, there was a lot of local fish and Italian food I could get without dairy.
If you take the train for a long ride throgh Switzerland, go to any Community administration and get a Day Card for the Train. Which cost you 45-50 franks. But you have no limitations on the swiss train. Take any train you want, as long you want during a day. For my Local area as example: www.stadt-schaffhausen.ch/Tageskarten-Reservation.3646.0.html
Very nice. I totally agree with you and had to spend a lot on Eurail Swiss pass. One other thing is Taxis are very expensive. In Interlaken, we had to spend 200 for the van to go to Thun Lake and return. We should have used the Bus. Great awareness to all by your video. cheers
If you want to save and be near the Alps is Sfazú which is near Poschiavio the hotel is Zarera the food is excellent and the views are out of this world all seasons
I've been to several European countries and I find you save a lot of money shopping at grocery stores rather than going out to eat. I was in Amsterdam last year and it is expensive to eat out there. I ate out of Febus and the Albert Hein stores. Saved easily a couple hundred during my week stay.
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me and my friend are traveled austria switzerland and north italy ( venice verona etc.) about 4000 km with rental car. for 15 days it was cost 500 euro in everything :) my cheap list. 1 rent a car or travel with your car 2. stay in airbnb home or at camping with tent. 3. bring your food from your home for 2 3 days with frozen. when your food finish. make your food with a camping stove ( sory for bad english)
One important point that I would advise is to purchase a Swiss Holiday Pass before leaving home. They cover all forms of public transport, trains ferries and post busses, even the city trams and museums.They are available for different lengths of time and for first or second class travel.
+John Marshall They do make sense for some trips, but for mine I did the calculations at home and it would be cheaper for me not to get it. I forgot to mention it in the video so it's a good tip for people, thanks:)
Thanks!! I do the meats and stuff for sandwiches on trips, and get some fruit. Also, i carry those soups on the go, which just need hot water, so thats a decent fillup if we are booked at a B&B and want to eat light at dinner! Loved your tips too! Cheers!
Well, if you want to mainly see Eastern Switzerland, you can stay at a hotel/ rent a Zimmer in West Austria (Vorarlberg), and drive/take a train to Switzerland to save hotel money. This is what me and my wife did last year. BTW Bludenz has a really nice Octoberfest party at brewery at the end of September, we were there last year and actually joinded a local group, it was a LOT of fun!
That sounds like a lot of fun..:) I actually considered if it was possible to stay in Austria, but wasn't sure how the mountain passes block the roads, so that's good to know, thanks:)
hmurdock and another option is find a place Lörrach Germany or st. Johann, or St Louis France which are just minutes over the border of Basel. Cheaper and within minutes of one of the best cities in Switzerland. also very close to Mulhouse Euro airport.
Awesome video. My wife and I are planning to go to Italy for a month in June 2018, and were debating on whether or not to go to Switzerland. I think now we will definitely go. We're traveling economically everywhere. A month is a long time, so saving money is a must. Thanks, I just stumbled onto your videos. I'm glad I did.
That's fantastic, I hope you go and that you have a great trip the whole month, both Italy and Switzerland are great countries, hope you found some usable info in my tuscany videos too if that's where you are going:) Have a reat weekend:)
tip 2 is realy important!! 1. water is always drinkable in switzerland from EVERY tap unless it is clearly marked that it isnt (but that barely exists) and 2. little water bottles are horribly expensive. if you have to buy (i dont know why this could be the case) then go to regular supermarkets and not to little street shops they are usualy more expensive..
i would suggest interrail or Eurail passes for travelling inside switzerland. If you are not travelling with family 3 to 4 days ticket will be enough to explore lot of switzerland. In bigger cities like zurich geneva you can get free bikes as well.
First rule is don't eat in restaurants but buy sandwiches, packed salads even plenty of warm food and bread in supermarkets. Sleep in Youth hostels...and walk as much as you can...in the end you get very fit too. Lol lol
One can buy a half-rate travel pass for foreigners before your planned trip. Check the SBB rail site for more info. This way, every transport in Switzerland has a reduced price of 30 to 50% off the standard price. Rail, boat, bus, city bus or cable cars. Even car rentals such as Mobility.ch
Nr. 2: at 1:00. usually there is a sign that the water is safe to drink in some countries. In 🇨🇭 assume it is safe to drink unless it is explicitly signed
I paid an arm and a leg to go up the Eiger on the train. Towards the top I began to feel dreadful and had to get straight back on the down train. Get off at an intermediary station if you think you might be susceptible to the altitude.
From some research I have done, I found it cheap to go from Basel into France, hire a car there, sleep there, buy your food there, and then just drive into Switzerland every day. That is if you are just visiting West Switzerland though.
Thanks for the advice I’m going to interlaken area next year I shall be camping so will be doing all my food my self unless I fancy a meal out love all the hiking areas around there it’s stunning
I've only been to Zürich. I took 120 CHF for the weekend and I spent it all (well, I have some small change left.) I spent it on souvenirs (a patch and some postcards) and food. I did eat in a restaurant, and even a basic bowl of pasta was 16 CHF, with a bottle of water on top (we weren't allowed to order tap water so we were charged for a bottle.) I really recommend getting the Zürich card, it includes transport and free entry/discount to all the museums. It was 48 CHF for a 72 hour card and it was definitely worth it, especially since it included transport (tram.)
+Liv's Life 16 CHF for a bowl of pasta, wow ha ha;) Thanks for mentioning the Zürich card, it seems most cities have these cards, you just have to know your plans before you come to calculate wether it makes sense to get one:) Thanks for sharing your experience with it:)
my nr1 saving tip would be: Avoid Zurich. Everything in Zh is more expensive.If you visit for the day, pack a picknick and plan your toilet runs around a few coffee breaks. Locals do that too. But that said..16chfr is nothing, you easily pay 29.- for pasta. No need for that we have supermarkets (coop and Migros) where you can buy your ingredients for picknicks or aldi and lidl.
As a local I'm actually a bit amused (not at all in a mean way!) and confused you consider 16 CHF as overpriced. I'm from Switzerland and as sadly as it must sound, a meal for 16 CHF is what we consider a "low price"! :D (No wonder I rarely eat in restaurants :D) What does a bowl of pasta cost in your home country?
Nice video One Girl.There is a new German shop called Aldi and another one called Denner (supermarket) which is super cheap by Swiss standards. Migros is a cheap super market but more expsensive than the preceding two. You can mostly order tap water in restaurants in French say 'eau du robinet'. If you want to drink from mountains make sure that there is a 'eau potable' sign because not all fountains are safe. Buy fresh and dried fruit and keep it to avoid small expensive toursit shops. Hitch hiking works well and is pretty safe in Switzerland. If you saty at a hôtel often give yu a free ticket for buses and trams whoch saves money. The cinemas are super expansive and eating out at night is predictably more expensive that at noon where you will find 'plat du jour' which are specials. The Swiss go dutch most of the time when eating out.
Buy a Swiss Travel Pass, it is good on all trains, buses, and you get 50% off on cable cars and cog rail. Shop at the Co-Ops or Migros Market for Muesli and Yogurt for breakfast, make a salad for dinner with chicken and buy the local bread in the bakery - really good for dinner. This way you can eat for 25-40 per day for two people. You can always pick up fruit, energy bars, bread for lunch.
Ok Swiss guy here: Nr 1 regional trains are not cheaper if you do the same route as with a fast train. If you travel for example from Zurich to Winterthur it's the same price with a fast train or the S-Bahn. The difference though is when you buy a "Sparticket" (money-saving ticket) For that it's best to download the SBB-App (Thats a biiig moneysaver) So just enter the route you want and then look for the %-sign next to the trip and you get sometimes up to more than 50% reductions. The best deals are available if you book it up to 3 days before but often there are still deals on the day before or the day itself. The only difference to a normal ticket: With a normal ticket you just pay for the route (so you can freely choose any connection on the day of your ticket) With the "Sparticket" you pay only that specific connection and i'ts only valid for the trains and connection that are named on the ticket. But mostly you will use a specific connection anyways so that's an easy trick to save half your money. (Example: Basel Zurich normally 34.- but you can get it as low as 9 to 12 CHF Nr 2 You can basically drink out of any fountain that doesn't say "Kein Trinkwasser" (No drinking water). The higher in the mountains you are, the cleaner and less risky the water is. Nr 3 Food IS expensive. In a normal restaurant you pay 5-9 CHF for a starter, 15-30 for a main, 4-12 for a dessert, 3-5 for a coffee, 3.50-5 for a normal drink and 4-8 for a beer. Best deal is to go to a local store (Denner is probably the cheapest) and don't buy premade food. Buy some fresh bread, sliced meat, cheese and maybe some cream cheese and you have yourself a beautiful meal for about 3-5 dishes for no more than 15CHF. Also do buy sirup (its no more than 5CHF and you can regularly fill it up with fresh water and it will last for at least 5-8 litres of sweet drinks. Nr 4 That is actually a very good tip and perfect to support local businesses. Nice. You can also compare prices with airbnb's but those can be a bit more expensive in touristy areas Nr 5 12CHF is actually a cheap one. There are way more expensive ones. Best is to find local people to tell you about less known lift, you can get those for around 15 to 20CHF return. But yeah if you feel fit you can always just buy one-way. But you should expect to pay up to 50 or more for a return ticket to one of the well-known peaks liek Rigi, Pilatus, Mythen, Säntis or especially Jungfrau. As a tourist it is a good idea to buy a Swiss pass which will save a lot of money on almost all of public transport.
Swiss travel pass or regional passes. Get food from the supermarket. Be wary about staying in hotels not in a major city as sometimes public transportation doesn't run late at night so i ended up paying for a taxi (88chf) for 20 minutes ride.
and last but not least: Buy a good pair of hiking shoes and walk right through Switzerland. There are several famous trails from one side to the another of Switzerland and that will certainly be an experience you will never forget. You will walk over historical passes and through landscapes of stunnung beauty. And it is all for free!!
stay at a camping-place, or rent a mobil home. it costs in the after season 300 - 375 euro. We mostly stay in interlaken Unterseen at manor farm. Good place for renting a house or there is also an hotel. thanks for the tips and enjoy the Swiss alps.
My family from America is going to visit Switzerland. I live here and I agree with you. Food here is so blend, nothing compare to America. Will probably do Hiking and Camping. :)
Swiss here: #1 don't take public transportation or the trains! it's really expensive. you can pay up to 50$ for 1 hour of train traveling. rent a car/motorcycle or just car stop. it's almost seven times cheaper in average. if you car stopping you won't have to wait for long until somebody takes you along for a ride. #2 water out of fountains is really safe for everybody. take it. it's mostly better than bottled water. good advice. #3 swiss "cuisine" is mostly french "cuisine". don't take her advice on the food in restaurants. yes, it's expensive and don't eat there if you want to save money. if you want prepared food go for "dürüm" shops or go eating in some migros/coop restaurants. "tagessuppe" is cheap but it's meant as a pre-dinner, so it's not very big and you won't be full. buy cheap foods at "denner" or at a local farmer where you can talk with the people. #4 ok'ish advice, but it's better to talk to the locals and even more to the farmers. in my experience you can sleep somewhere for free if talk with them, ask them for some friends who could maybe be hosts or ask them for a local cheap place. also foreign workers almost know someone or someplace with a very cheap place to stay, ask them. lastly ask a farmer for free camping on their lands. #5 12 CHF (12-13$) is almost a joke. expect much more for famous spots or higher places. mostly it's double or triple this price in world-wide famous places. as someone already said in the comments go up by foot and down by cable car. you won't kill your knees for it. and again a car stop up with a farmer is much cheaper uphill. if you don't care to say you were at the most famous places in the alps you can always go for the more infmous places by taking the "postauto". it's much cheaper and you will get to spots where very few tourists go and you will see the famous places in a much more beautiful sight.
If you are flying into Basel and want to get to a single destination, buy your ticket from bahn.com. This is the German Trains website. You set your start point as Freiburg rather than Basel : Example Freiburg to Interlaken Ost is Eur 19.90. Buying from Swiss railways it is Eur 51.89. That's for exactly the same train. (Standard adult price with no discount cards).
Whereas these trips to Interlaken etc are nice, I would go on day trips by train to Graubünden. It's stunningly beautiful with its rocks and gorges and bridges. Or Wallis but you need more time since it already take time to get there. And the people there have a reputation of being a bit funny. But their Canton is the most beautiful you can find. Or take the post coach across the Gotthard, from Uri to Ticino. It goes up a steep and winding pass road that crosses the most beautiful mountains. The Tremola. You can return by train but make sure you buy explicitely a ticket for the old mountain route. Because if you don't, they will give you a ticket through the new and fast tunnel and you won't see the beautiful mountains. Just be careful with the coach. They're the Federal yellow coaches and have no toilet on board. They run on the line and won't wait for you. But the adventure is priceless.
If anyone of you would like to see more from Switzerland, I uploaded a video from Adelnden, which is in the Bernese Oberland and beautiful to see the alps, lakes and nature!
From some of your clips, it looks like you were in the Jungfrau region - you can buy a Jungfrau pass or a Bernese Oberland pass for that region which covers most of the trains / cable cars / boats etc
look into travel cards/passes I got a Swiss Pass so was able to pay half fare on trains and buses, also if you can buy a supersaver ticket using the SBB app or website. Also some Migros and Coop's have restaurants attached which are pretty cheap if you want hot food. It may also work out cheaper to stay outside a city then use public transport to go to the places you want to see. If you do stay in a city a lot of places offer passes for transport, museums etc.
The Train fair is exactly the same for all Reginal, Inter city or Euro city; the only Difference is the Time it takes to reach its Destination. Nothing is cheap even at the Supermarkets too.
Great tips. I would add, don't drink coffee because it is three times the price of coffee in Italy. Since you acknowledged that the food is better in France and Italy, one may ponder wether or not Trentino would give one great peaks, great food and more at 1/2 the price. That said Switzerland does seem to get snow sooner than Italy so your advice is good to those looking for skiing opportunities early or late in the season. Oh, and if you are driving through Switzerland to Italy, Top off your tank in Switzerland, because petrol is one thing that costs less there than in Italy.
Hi. We are Swiss and go to Italy any time we can just to eat!! Not only is Italian cuisine the best in the world (in my humble opinion) but it is really a holiday to pay Italian prices. :-) One thing that nobody mentioned however, is that while Switzerland is much more expensive than many other countries, we also have higher salaries, so it is logical. P.S A cup of coffee is generally around CHF 3.50 (at least in the pizzerias and local restaurants) you pay more as the standing of the restaurant increases. Going to Italy in October...yum yum!!
... Espresso-Vergleich Schweiz-Italien, hmmmm.... haben Sie schon mal einen Expresso am Markusplatz getrunken?? Es kommt immer drauf an, wo man einen Kaffee zu sich nimmt, ich habe in der Schweiz an vielen Plätzen schon günstiger Kaffee getrunken als z.B. in Österreich....
All transport methods (except cable cars) cost the same. Fast, slow, bus, tram, ship, at a lot of places one can buy a zone ticket and can use any of the mentioned transport methods to arrive your destination.
I am from Switzerland, something tourists are not aware of are train tickets promotions and free passes (really depends on the day). When you arrive to the town you are staying go visit the local train station and ask if there are any daily promotions, each commune has these!
So true. Many big towns have free tourist cards. Get from hotel or tourist office. This card can use free public transport and places to visit and discounts.
RUclips travel is the cheapest way to travel Switzerland. I am doing it at home right now.
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True! ^_^
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Good one!
Hahaha! Agree!
My tip as a Swiss local: rent a little camper/van from Germany.. Drive down and sleep in the camper. You can find free spots to park around lakes, sometimes you pay 4 franks for a night. Do your cooking with a little gas cooker and the public BBQ pits. This way you are mobile, can see many places.
Best tip
How much was it to rent a camper roughly?
@@mudrapatel1739 you gotta check the current prices! please buy some cheese and dried meats from local swiss farmers too...you will see signs by the roads: many sell apples/cherries/ carrots/ patatos and eggs too. Then find a nice spot on a lake or up on an alp and cook your own food= biggest money saver.
On an alp pass called Gurnigel can park and sleep for free, awsome view down to Thun and lake..
I have a motorcycle video riding up there..there is a dude in a camper too.
@@cattleNhay I just wanted to know the rough price that you paid :/ But thank you for letting me know :)
@@cattleNhay do you recommed doing so in winter?
Sorry but you gave some wrong tips...
1) regional train are no cheaper. You can buy with the SBB app or on the website 50%off tickets.
3) go to denner, the cheapest grocery in town. dont buy pre-made stuff as salad, they cost a fortune. 5-8 chf... buy a loaf of bread for 1chf, spread cheese for an other chf and some dry meat for 2-3 chf, and with 5 chf u got both dinner and lunch and even breakfast (if you compare it to a soup).
5) go up by feet and down by cable car. the reasons are fews. you don't wanna end up walking down in the dark in case u want to stay a bit longer (as some path might take even 4-5 hours to go down). and going down kills your knees.
I think that she said that regional trains are cheaper maybe because she has the Bernina Express or Glacier Express in mind... But yes, that one is a false tip.
I'll add Aldi and Lidl to the inexpensive grocery stores.
I agree man :) i wanted to post allmost the same comment :) but i wont add anything to this :) VISIT riviera REGION. ONE OF THE BEST PLACES IN THE WOLRD. i am living in Vevey. the city Charly Chaplin chosed to spend his last days. so I advice to all you to visit this great city if you are in Switzerland. one more thing :) check this free guide on how to book flights that cost 1000$ for only 20$ bit.ly/2tQMD8t
Daniel Fazio how expensive is the homemade soup that is made at restaurants?
hi no.1 you mean if buy train tickets at SBB website can get 50% off?
The slower trains are not less expensive than the faster. Only some special trains are more expensive...
The water is always save drinking water. If it is not drinking water there will be a warning sign. It's actually really hard to find a fountain without drinking water.
the signala says, eau non potable, but it is not usual
elchuscoquehabla every heard of german? Yeah that's one of the main languages.
yes we are not like the german railway
I would seriously reccomend walking UP to the peak and then taking the ride down. Trust me, walking down 1200 meters may fuck up your knees, walking downhill is by no means more comfortable than walking upwards .
...and you don't get the feeling of achievement if you take the cable car uphill
12 franks is a steal for that ride on the Gondel 🚠 100% worth it
Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s okay. The journey changes you; it should change you. It leaves marks on your memory, on your consciousness, on your heart, and on your body. You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.
Thanks for the POESIE!🎆
There is also the Swiss Travel Pass for trains, trams, buses and boats and admission to museums. Spent a month traveling via trains and they are remarkable.
Eat a lunch 3 course menu (soup, salad, main course) at local restaurants instead of a "big dinner". Prices range from approx. 12 to 20 SFr. and you'll get more then enough food because those lunch menues are aimed at people working construction or other physical work
I’m going to Switzerland in February, I saved money on accomadation by getting an AirBnB just over the border in France (which cost less than half the price) then travelling into Basel by train for a £5 return. I can then travel to nearby places from Basel like Interlaken, Lucerne, and even into Germany (I’m going to Freiburg), and the trains will be covered by the money I saved on accomadation!
Definitely agree about the soups and fondues in Switzerland...so delicious!!! Absolutely worth every penny. Also, I think it's worth mentioning that the reason food seems so much more expensive than in the USA is because the restaurant owners pay their employees a living wage so you don't have to add any gratuity to your bill..it's not necessary but you certainly can if you feel you had exceptional service. The hostels in Switzerland are fantastic and so clean, comfortable and relatively very affordable as compared to hotels. It's a great way to meet fellow travelers and save money by making some of your meals "at home". We buy yogurt, cheeses, cereal, bread, and coffee at the local grocery shops and usually eat breakfast in the communal kitchen in the mornings. They often have fun events scheduled like hikes, sledding, pub crawls, tours of the area, etc. along with equipment rentals. We LOVE Switzerland!!!
I lived in zurich for 2 years and yes its the most expensive country but its a paradise, My best advice is plan your trip in off season there will be discount in train's up to 70% and hotels up to 50-70%.
Addtional tip is when you go on holiday in switzerland is to book an apartment that has kitchen so that you can cook and don't need to always eat in the restaurant. It's good for our family everytime we visit switzerland. Been there twice.
My suggestion is to make-up your meals from supermarket and make it up by yourself. Eating with the views. If you can find Lisle or Dener are more cheaper. You can buy a pack of salad which is good for at least 2 persons. Dressing separately. Which is much cheaper than ready made salad.
Always check out ZERMATT, and the BLUE LAKE in BERN - you can get there by train AND bus. Very famous nice places. Spectacular view both
I did Switzerland on a tight budget too. It's definitely possible. Great tips, but I'm surprised you didn't mention the Swiss Half Fare Card. For CHF 120.00, you get 50% discount on all train, bus, and gondola tickets for one month. For my stay, I did the math before arriving and knew that I would benefit from the purchase of a Half Fare Card.
+Renee Champagne Uh I forgot that one, maybe because I didn't use it. I did the calculations before going as well but couldn't find a card that would make sense for me to get. As far as I remember they have different once and they are really good if you stay only a few days or a month but for 1,5 week it didn't make sense. But definitely something to check out when you plan your trip:) Thanks for reminding me and sharing your experience with it:)
One month from date of purchase or can you pick a date?
Good tips and i found them out myself on my last vacation in Switzerland. I agree with Daniel, even the salads were expensive however at the END OF THE DAY most supermarkets had their 50% stickers sticked on it to sell end of date goods. I transformed my car into a ultra mini camper. In Switzerland it's allowed to sleep in your car almost everywhere with the same rules as campers. Almost all public toilets have warm water to wash yourself.
That's brilliant, I didn't know that, thanks for sharing:) Both tips;)
I live in Switzerland for most of the year. The ready made meals in the supermarkets (COOP/Migros) are VERY high quality and range in price from 2.65 up to 7.50 Swiss Francs. Just microwave them and eat, a good way to eat on a budget.
One good travel pass I found is the Zurich 9 O'Clock day pass on a weekend. All day in the entire Zurich Canton for 26CHF.
When I went to Zurich, I took an empty water bottle and refilled it at the water fountain at every given opportunity (even though my bottle was half empty). Being that it came from the mountains, it tasted beautiful! I highly recommend this.
There is an option of tell passes which allows you to use the buses, the trains, cable cars, trams any number of times for a specified number of days. In 2016, I took a tell pass of five days which costed around 230 CHF but of great value
actually swiss people usually walk uphill and take the cable car down.. you may think it is easier down but actually its not. if you keep on walking a steep path down for several hours you will know what I mean..
I always knew the Swiss were a tad bit smarter than the rest. :)
Max Herenberg you're right, it is way more difficult to walk downhill because of the gravity.
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Try it (1500m) instead of 'talking'
Anybody who would find walking downhill from a mountain peak difficult will find walking up to the peak even far more difficult and take two to three times longer
You can save a lot on transportation with various rail passes. For about $123 (2020) the Half-Fare Card gets you 50% off on almost anything that moves. It will more than pay for itself with a couple of mountain-top excursions such as the Jungfraujoch and the Schilthorn. Trains, gondolas, funiculars, buses, boats, and city trams are covered. Also, some hotels or B&Bs provide a complimentary regional pass which may give you free access for a few days. The "Riviera Card" I was given in Vevey covered all the buses, boats, and trains that ran along Lake Geneva and even a few sites like Chateau Chillon.
there is 120 franc half fare card which saves you a lot of money on transport if you use train a lot, alternative is Swiss Pass
Food in a supermarket cheaper than in a restaurant!!! Single ride less expensive than a return ticket !!!! What great advice.....please share more of your wisdom....
Thankyou for making this! I'm now planing to have soup in Switzerland and walks down mountains :)
ha ha awesome:)
Swiss Travel Pass is a better way to spare (unlimited travel for trains, city buses) and you get half price for mountain cable cars and cog-railways, even you have to pay only for the seat reservation for the most scenic routes (Glacier-Express)
You are right on!! We lived in Switzerland (and France) and traveled with our family...and everything you have said, all five points, are very true (and useful). By the way, the same is true in Scandinavia!
I love Switzerland! It's not crazy, stupid expensive. Similar to Denmark. You get what you pay for. Plus, transporting food to the mountains, could add to the price. I'm a picky eater because I have food intolerances. So, no pork, eggs, or dairy for me. Luckily, there was a lot of local fish and Italian food I could get without dairy.
No dairy in the land of cheese fondue. I feel for you.
Going in December of this year (2019). Can't wait! Thanks for the tips!
If you take the train for a long ride throgh Switzerland, go to any Community administration and get a Day Card for the Train. Which cost you 45-50 franks. But you have no limitations on the swiss train. Take any train you want, as long you want during a day.
For my Local area as example:
www.stadt-schaffhausen.ch/Tageskarten-Reservation.3646.0.html
Very nice. I totally agree with you and had to spend a lot on Eurail Swiss pass. One other thing is Taxis are very expensive. In Interlaken, we had to spend 200 for the van to go to Thun Lake and return. We should have used the Bus. Great awareness to all by your video. cheers
If you want to save and be near the Alps is Sfazú which is near Poschiavio the hotel is Zarera the food is excellent and the views are out of this world all seasons
This is great! Went to Switzerland a couple years ago and I wish we knew these tips. Will have to go back and use these tips to stay a little longer
Thank you for your posts, we are visiting Switzerland in 3 weeks 😊
Craig I hope you have a wonderful time and that the weather is sunny.. but it's beautiful either way:)
I've been to several European countries and I find you save a lot of money shopping at grocery stores rather than going out to eat. I was in Amsterdam last year and it is expensive to eat out there. I ate out of Febus and the Albert Hein stores. Saved easily a couple hundred during my week stay.
me and my friend are traveled austria switzerland and north italy ( venice verona etc.) about 4000 km with rental car. for 15 days it was cost 500 euro in everything :) my cheap list. 1 rent a car or travel with your car 2. stay in airbnb home or at camping with tent. 3. bring your food from your home for 2 3 days with frozen. when your food finish. make your food with a camping stove ( sory for bad english)
One important point that I would advise is to purchase a Swiss Holiday Pass before leaving home. They cover all forms of public transport, trains ferries and post busses, even the city trams and museums.They are available for different lengths of time and for first or second class travel.
+John Marshall They do make sense for some trips, but for mine I did the calculations at home and it would be cheaper for me not to get it. I forgot to mention it in the video so it's a good tip for people, thanks:)
So which option is cheaper, having a Swiss pass or rent a car
Thanks!! I do the meats and stuff for sandwiches on trips, and get some fruit. Also, i carry those soups on the go, which just need hot water, so thats a decent fillup if we are booked at a B&B and want to eat light at dinner! Loved your tips too! Cheers!
Well, if you want to mainly see Eastern Switzerland, you can stay at a hotel/ rent a Zimmer in West Austria (Vorarlberg), and drive/take a train to Switzerland to save hotel money. This is what me and my wife did last year.
BTW Bludenz has a really nice Octoberfest party at brewery at the end of September, we were there last year and actually joinded a local group, it was a LOT of fun!
That sounds like a lot of fun..:) I actually considered if it was possible to stay in Austria, but wasn't sure how the mountain passes block the roads, so that's good to know, thanks:)
hmurdock and another option is find a place Lörrach Germany or st. Johann, or St Louis France which are just minutes over the border of Basel. Cheaper and within minutes of one of the best cities in Switzerland. also very close to Mulhouse Euro airport.
Awesome video. My wife and I are planning to go to Italy for a month in June 2018, and were debating on whether or not to go to Switzerland. I think now we will definitely go. We're traveling economically everywhere. A month is a long time, so saving money is a must. Thanks, I just stumbled onto your videos. I'm glad I did.
That's fantastic, I hope you go and that you have a great trip the whole month, both Italy and Switzerland are great countries, hope you found some usable info in my tuscany videos too if that's where you are going:) Have a reat weekend:)
tip 2 is realy important!! 1. water is always drinkable in switzerland from EVERY tap unless it is clearly marked that it isnt (but that barely exists) and 2. little water bottles are horribly expensive. if you have to buy (i dont know why this could be the case) then go to regular supermarkets and not to little street shops they are usualy more expensive..
Great tips! We're planning to head to Switzerland in a few weeks so it was great to hear some useful recommendations :)
I was in Switzerland last year. Thanks for sharing this great video, my friend! Have a great day! Greetings.
Really helpful informations!!!!! Plan to go there on oct from Indonesia. Friends told me swiss is one of the most expensive. Thanks very much!!!!!
i would suggest interrail or Eurail passes for travelling inside switzerland. If you are not travelling with family 3 to 4 days ticket will be enough to explore lot of switzerland. In bigger cities like zurich geneva you can get free bikes as well.
+Hammad Ghani great, are the bikes located near trainstations ect?
First rule is don't eat in restaurants but buy sandwiches, packed salads even plenty of warm food and bread in supermarkets. Sleep in Youth hostels...and walk as much as you can...in the end you get very fit too. Lol lol
One can buy a half-rate travel pass for foreigners before your planned trip. Check the SBB rail site for more info. This way, every transport in Switzerland has a reduced price of 30 to 50% off the standard price. Rail, boat, bus, city bus or cable cars. Even car rentals such as Mobility.ch
Very clearly explained
Nice and useful sharing my friend
Very interesting 👍
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I paid an arm and a leg to go up the Eiger on the train. Towards the top I began to feel dreadful and had to get straight back on the down train. Get off at an intermediary station if you think you might be susceptible to the altitude.
From some research I have done, I found it cheap to go from Basel into France, hire a car there, sleep there, buy your food there, and then just drive into Switzerland every day. That is if you are just visiting West Switzerland though.
are you planning to go too?
I've just got back from Switzerland and did find it pricey but also found ways around it. Such a beautiful country :-)
Thanks for the advice I’m going to interlaken area next year I shall be camping so will be doing all my food my self unless I fancy a meal out love all the hiking areas around there it’s stunning
Thanks for your tips! I will follow this when I travel there
I've only been to Zürich. I took 120 CHF for the weekend and I spent it all (well, I have some small change left.) I spent it on souvenirs (a patch and some postcards) and food. I did eat in a restaurant, and even a basic bowl of pasta was 16 CHF, with a bottle of water on top (we weren't allowed to order tap water so we were charged for a bottle.) I really recommend getting the Zürich card, it includes transport and free entry/discount to all the museums. It was 48 CHF for a 72 hour card and it was definitely worth it, especially since it included transport (tram.)
+Liv's Life 16 CHF for a bowl of pasta, wow ha ha;) Thanks for mentioning the Zürich card, it seems most cities have these cards, you just have to know your plans before you come to calculate wether it makes sense to get one:) Thanks for sharing your experience with it:)
my nr1 saving tip would be: Avoid Zurich. Everything in Zh is more expensive.If you visit for the day, pack a picknick and plan your toilet runs around a few coffee breaks. Locals do that too. But that said..16chfr is nothing, you easily pay 29.- for pasta. No need for that we have supermarkets (coop and Migros) where you can buy your ingredients for picknicks or aldi and lidl.
+RAY y it was SO expensive!! But a lovely place to visit!
Ha ha really like the tip about planing your toilet visits around coffee braks, that's awesome:)
As a local I'm actually a bit amused (not at all in a mean way!) and confused you consider 16 CHF as overpriced. I'm from Switzerland and as sadly as it must sound, a meal for 16 CHF is what we consider a "low price"! :D (No wonder I rarely eat in restaurants :D) What does a bowl of pasta cost in your home country?
Thank you Maria, very useful info, specially the tip on smaller places for accommodation.
Nice video One Girl.There is a new German shop called Aldi and another one called Denner (supermarket) which is super cheap by Swiss standards. Migros is a cheap super market but more expsensive than the preceding two. You can mostly order tap water in restaurants in French say 'eau du robinet'. If you want to drink from mountains make sure that there is a 'eau potable' sign because not all fountains are safe. Buy fresh and dried fruit and keep it to avoid small expensive toursit shops. Hitch hiking works well and is pretty safe in Switzerland. If you saty at a hôtel often give yu a free ticket for buses and trams whoch saves money. The cinemas are super expansive and eating out at night is predictably more expensive that at noon where you will find 'plat du jour' which are specials. The Swiss go dutch most of the time when eating out.
I love the carrot soup at COOP, also they have great variation on sandwiches
Dear Sweet Friend Maria. Thank you so much for making life easy, for making very informative video, this clip helped us a lot.
thank you for the tips! they are helpful, we are going to switzerland next month, hope to hear lots more tips for you..
Glad you found them helpful and hope you have a great trip:):)
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Buy a Swiss Travel Pass, it is good on all trains, buses, and you get 50% off on cable cars and cog rail. Shop at the Co-Ops or Migros Market for Muesli and Yogurt for breakfast, make a salad for dinner with chicken and buy the local bread in the bakery - really good for dinner. This way you can eat for 25-40 per day for two people. You can always pick up fruit, energy bars, bread for lunch.
very important tips to keep in mind, Switzerland is beautiful, my like and I Subscribed at your channel today, greetings from Argentina
Ok Swiss guy here:
Nr 1 regional trains are not cheaper if you do the same route as with a fast train. If you travel for example from Zurich to Winterthur it's the same price with a fast train or the S-Bahn. The difference though is when you buy a "Sparticket" (money-saving ticket) For that it's best to download the SBB-App (Thats a biiig moneysaver) So just enter the route you want and then look for the %-sign next to the trip and you get sometimes up to more than 50% reductions. The best deals are available if you book it up to 3 days before but often there are still deals on the day before or the day itself. The only difference to a normal ticket: With a normal ticket you just pay for the route (so you can freely choose any connection on the day of your ticket) With the "Sparticket" you pay only that specific connection and i'ts only valid for the trains and connection that are named on the ticket. But mostly you will use a specific connection anyways so that's an easy trick to save half your money. (Example: Basel Zurich normally 34.- but you can get it as low as 9 to 12 CHF
Nr 2 You can basically drink out of any fountain that doesn't say "Kein Trinkwasser" (No drinking water). The higher in the mountains you are, the cleaner and less risky the water is.
Nr 3 Food IS expensive. In a normal restaurant you pay 5-9 CHF for a starter, 15-30 for a main, 4-12 for a dessert, 3-5 for a coffee, 3.50-5 for a normal drink and 4-8 for a beer. Best deal is to go to a local store (Denner is probably the cheapest) and don't buy premade food. Buy some fresh bread, sliced meat, cheese and maybe some cream cheese and you have yourself a beautiful meal for about 3-5 dishes for no more than 15CHF. Also do buy sirup (its no more than 5CHF and you can regularly fill it up with fresh water and it will last for at least 5-8 litres of sweet drinks.
Nr 4 That is actually a very good tip and perfect to support local businesses. Nice. You can also compare prices with airbnb's but those can be a bit more expensive in touristy areas
Nr 5 12CHF is actually a cheap one. There are way more expensive ones. Best is to find local people to tell you about less known lift, you can get those for around 15 to 20CHF return. But yeah if you feel fit you can always just buy one-way. But you should expect to pay up to 50 or more for a return ticket to one of the well-known peaks liek Rigi, Pilatus, Mythen, Säntis or especially Jungfrau. As a tourist it is a good idea to buy a Swiss pass which will save a lot of money on almost all of public transport.
Swiss travel pass or regional passes. Get food from the supermarket. Be wary about staying in hotels not in a major city as sometimes public transportation doesn't run late at night so i ended up paying for a taxi (88chf) for 20 minutes ride.
This is SO HELPFUL! Thank you!
Olivia Hayward no it is not!
Thanks for the tips. I live in Belgium just a few hours away but I've never been there...
and last but not least:
Buy a good pair of hiking shoes and walk right through Switzerland.
There are several famous trails from one side to the another of Switzerland and that will certainly be an experience you will never forget. You will walk over historical passes and through landscapes of stunnung beauty. And it is all for free!!
stay at a camping-place, or rent a mobil home. it costs in the after season 300 - 375 euro. We mostly stay in interlaken Unterseen at manor farm. Good place for renting a house or there is also an hotel.
thanks for the tips and enjoy the Swiss alps.
Just want to say that the mountain cable cars are a bit pricey, but the mantainence on running costs are high.
I went to Swizerland a bit on the cheap two times and it was fun.
My family from America is going to visit Switzerland. I live here and I agree with you. Food here is so blend, nothing compare to America. Will probably do Hiking and Camping. :)
Swiss here: #1 don't take public transportation or the trains! it's really expensive. you can pay up to 50$ for 1 hour of train traveling. rent a car/motorcycle or just car stop. it's almost seven times cheaper in average. if you car stopping you won't have to wait for long until somebody takes you along for a ride.
#2 water out of fountains is really safe for everybody. take it. it's mostly better than bottled water. good advice.
#3 swiss "cuisine" is mostly french "cuisine". don't take her advice on the food in restaurants. yes, it's expensive and don't eat there if you want to save money. if you want prepared food go for "dürüm" shops or go eating in some migros/coop restaurants. "tagessuppe" is cheap but it's meant as a pre-dinner, so it's not very big and you won't be full. buy cheap foods at "denner" or at a local farmer where you can talk with the people.
#4 ok'ish advice, but it's better to talk to the locals and even more to the farmers. in my experience you can sleep somewhere for free if talk with them, ask them for some friends who could maybe be hosts or ask them for a local cheap place. also foreign workers almost know someone or someplace with a very cheap place to stay, ask them. lastly ask a farmer for free camping on their lands.
#5 12 CHF (12-13$) is almost a joke. expect much more for famous spots or higher places. mostly it's double or triple this price in world-wide famous places. as someone already said in the comments go up by foot and down by cable car. you won't kill your knees for it. and again a car stop up with a farmer is much cheaper uphill. if you don't care to say you were at the most famous places in the alps you can always go for the more infmous places by taking the "postauto". it's much cheaper and you will get to spots where very few tourists go and you will see the famous places in a much more beautiful sight.
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I think renting a car is poor advice. Why? Because parking is a pain in the backside almosy every area is dominated by permit areas
For cheap products, go to Denner supermarket
0:56 but you can drink that as well :) As long as there is no sign saying "Kein Trinkwasser" (No drinking water) you can trust it to be drinkable
If you are flying into Basel and want to get to a single destination, buy your ticket from bahn.com. This is the German Trains website. You set your start point as Freiburg rather than Basel : Example Freiburg to Interlaken Ost is Eur 19.90. Buying from Swiss railways it is Eur 51.89. That's for exactly the same train. (Standard adult price with no discount cards).
I didnt think about the no 5 point ! I would be trying this in Interlaken.
The cafeteria downstairs at Manor in Lugano is amazing and cheap.
Wow! I'd definitely visit Switzerland! Thanks for the tips!
Thank you for these amazing and quirky travel tips!
Thanks for your tips. I went there once , now I want to go more for more attractive location.
Hope to visit soon In Sha Allah
These are great tips for budget travelers...
Great tips. I'll put them to the test next week :)
Sounds good, hope you have a really good trip:)
You can opt for hostels instead of an apartment or hotel if available and if you are comfortable
Thank you for sharing,is absolutely beautiful 🤩..I hopefully will be able to travel soon to Switzerland..is breathtaking views.. wowwwwww
Whereas these trips to Interlaken etc are nice, I would go on day trips by train to Graubünden. It's stunningly beautiful with its rocks and gorges and bridges. Or Wallis but you need more time since it already take time to get there. And the people there have a reputation of being a bit funny. But their Canton is the most beautiful you can find. Or take the post coach across the Gotthard, from Uri to Ticino. It goes up a steep and winding pass road that crosses the most beautiful mountains. The Tremola. You can return by train but make sure you buy explicitely a ticket for the old mountain route. Because if you don't, they will give you a ticket through the new and fast tunnel and you won't see the beautiful mountains. Just be careful with the coach. They're the Federal yellow coaches and have no toilet on board. They run on the line and won't wait for you. But the adventure is priceless.
oh man did we need this when we travelled to switzerland haha. great vid! :)
Loved your video. I hope you had a wonderful time in Switzerland.
Thank you so much for the tips. Your tips are really useful :)
On tip #5: I'd recommend walking up and taking the lift down. It's actually more easy on your legs.
If anyone of you would like to see more from Switzerland, I uploaded a video from Adelnden, which is in the Bernese Oberland and beautiful to see the alps, lakes and nature!
When i stayed in Geneva and Zurich last year they provide city pass free and free android phone with internet to hang around
From some of your clips, it looks like you were in the Jungfrau region - you can buy a Jungfrau pass or a Bernese Oberland pass for that region which covers most of the trains / cable cars / boats etc
look into travel cards/passes I got a Swiss Pass so was able to pay half fare on trains and buses, also if you can buy a supersaver ticket using the SBB app or website. Also some Migros and Coop's have restaurants attached which are pretty cheap if you want hot food. It may also work out cheaper to stay outside a city then use public transport to go to the places you want to see. If you do stay in a city a lot of places offer passes for transport, museums etc.
The Train fair is exactly the same for all Reginal, Inter city or Euro city; the only Difference is the Time it takes to reach its Destination.
Nothing is cheap even at the Supermarkets too.
Thank you. I would enjoy the trek down from the mountains. Were going in June I hope that's a good time.
Great tips. I would add, don't drink coffee because it is three times the price of coffee in Italy. Since you acknowledged that the food is better in France and Italy, one may ponder wether or not Trentino would give one great peaks, great food and more at 1/2 the price. That said Switzerland does seem to get snow sooner than Italy so your advice is good to those looking for skiing opportunities early or late in the season. Oh, and if you are driving through Switzerland to Italy, Top off your tank in Switzerland, because petrol is one thing that costs less there than in Italy.
Hi. We are Swiss and go to Italy any time we can just to eat!! Not only is Italian cuisine the best in the world (in my humble opinion) but it is really a holiday to pay Italian prices. :-) One thing that nobody mentioned however, is that while Switzerland is much more expensive than many other countries, we also have higher salaries, so it is logical. P.S A cup of coffee is generally around CHF 3.50 (at least in the pizzerias and local restaurants) you pay more as the standing of the restaurant increases. Going to Italy in October...yum yum!!
... Espresso-Vergleich Schweiz-Italien, hmmmm.... haben Sie schon mal einen Expresso am Markusplatz getrunken?? Es kommt immer drauf an, wo man einen Kaffee zu sich nimmt, ich habe in der Schweiz an vielen Plätzen schon günstiger Kaffee getrunken als z.B. in Österreich....
alright set to go to Switzerland , only one problem this time money digging for it ! thanks
We are visiting Lucerne in July. Great tips!
+Kathleen Howard (LiveLoveCHXBeach) Is the awful immigration problem there as bad as it is in California?
All transport methods (except cable cars) cost the same. Fast, slow, bus, tram, ship, at a lot of places one can buy a zone ticket and can use any of the mentioned transport methods to arrive your destination.