HOW TO VISIT SWITZERLAND ON A BUDGET: Travel to the Swiss Alps in 2023 WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK! 💸

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Wondering HOW to visit Switzerland ON A BUDGET? Then you have come to the right place!
Switzerland is notoriously an expensive country to travel, but you can still have an incredible time in the Alps…as long as if you plan it right! In this video I’m spilling my 10 budget travel tips for travelling in Switzerland: From cheap accommodation in comfy hostels and unique farm-stays, value-for-money travel passes, free attractions to budget-friendly food options, I promise that if you were to follow through the advice, you will save a decent few hundred Swiss francs off your trip 😎
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00:00 Introduction
00:42 Get a Swiss Travel Pass
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03:11 Travel during low season
04:26 Skip the breakfast
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07:17 Stay outside the city centre
07:55 Stay at hostels/ farmstays
10:08 Go on free walking tours
11:27 Have a base area
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@Olliechinny Год назад

*Need help with planning your holiday itinerary to Switzerland?* I am currently offering limited 1 hour consultation slots! To hop on a call with me, head here: www.buymeacoffee.com/olliechinny/e/98141

@heythave Год назад

If you buy the half fare card first, do you get a discount on the Swiss Travel Pass?

@Chelsea-rk6tc Год назад

Thanks at the bottom of the my heart. Yes, once i prepare my itinary, i will seek your advice. thanks again.

@Olliechinny Год назад

Best of luck!

@deayuliani2996 Год назад

Thank you for sharing, Olivia... warm regards from Indonesia..

@yazminmojica4458 Месяц назад

Absolutely helpful, muchísimas gracias 👍💯💕

@williamvinct Год назад

Thanks for the tips Oliv! Good to go app might help me a lot

@Olliechinny Год назад

You are welcome, and yes I’m sure it would help you save quite abit on food! Do support the channel with a like and subscribe! I would appreciate it so much.

@2logj 3 месяца назад

Hi Olivia, thanks.lots of your videos are useful.especially the one Too good to go . Your advice on stay was also nice .Lots of valuable information.

@Olliechinny 3 месяца назад

Please support by buying me a coffee! Www.buymeacoffee.com/olliechinny it will help my channel 🙂 thank you!

@dom9685 Год назад

Great info!!!!

@Olliechinny Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Ekslyfe Месяц назад

Thank you Olivia 😊

@davidcarson9342 3 месяца назад

I'm spending a few days in Interlaken in late May and I've found your content to be very informative and practical. Thank you!

@Olliechinny 3 месяца назад

Great to hear!

@EVL-xj5vc Год назад

I enjoy your videos and tips because I'm also a fellow Singaporean LOL!

@Olliechinny Год назад

Thank you! It’s always nice to connect with Singaporeans 🇸🇬If you could consider subscribing, it will really help out my growing channel!

@theintelligenthusband9039 Год назад

Great tips. Planned my Swiss trip by making Thun as my base camp.

@Olliechinny Год назад

That’s a really great base to explore the Bernese Oberland region! Not to mention with beautiful views of Lake Thun and also the wonderful sceneries from the castle above. Well chosen! 👍 Tip: there is a superb, authentic Thai restaurant in Thun called Mae Lek, check it out!

@letsgotravel6724 Год назад

Thun is a beautiful and Peaceful place i sawbit when i was in the Train i was Tempted to Stop and explore the Place but i was mad i didn't do it..

@Olliechinny Год назад

@@letsgotravel6724 there is always a next time! 😉

@saku107 Год назад

@@Olliechinny ❤

@zimasamadikizela2346 Год назад

Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

@Olliechinny Год назад

Hello! 👋

@ReactionSquad158 Год назад

Great Respects from my side to you

@emmak8255 8 месяцев назад

I have an upcoming trip on the 10th of November to Lucerne I am praying the weather is ok even if I get some dry weather I will be thankful 🙏 😅

@Olliechinny 8 месяцев назад

U need to pray real hard. It’s been raining every day since this week!

@bromiesgreen7270 9 месяцев назад

Hi Olivia, need your kind assistance to advise on the following itineraries. Is it possible to increase the stay at Lucerne and Interlaken as I thought of using it as a base to minimise changing the accommodation . Thanks a lot 12-22 Feb (10 nights) 12-14 Feb - Holiday Inn Express Lucerne -Mt Tiflis -Mt Pilatus -Rhine Falls -Lion Monument -Old Chapel Bridge 14-16 Feb- Du Nord Central Interlaken -Grindelwald -Jungfraujoch -Harder Kulm 16-18 Feb- Hotel Royal Plaza Montreux -Chillion Castle -Lake Geneva 18-20 Feb- Hotel Stockalperhof Brig - Old Town -Stockalper Palace -Glacier Express Ride 20-22 Feb- Crowne Plaza Zurich

@Olliechinny 9 месяцев назад

It’s not possible for me to give you an advice on a RU-vid comment! You can book a consultation or get a bespoke itinerary from me at : www.Buymeacoffee.com/olliechinny/extras

@judyc6694 Год назад

i subscribe to "too good to go" in CA, USA, and my family has told me to stop bringing home bags of donuts.... like that's a terrible thing! 😀 but going to try it in switzerland per your rec!

@Olliechinny Год назад

Oh wow! Didn’t know they have it available in the US as well. I’m sure you’ll will get great value from ur magic bag!

@aranmcdonagh255 2 месяца назад

Planning to visit Lugano (but stay in self catering in Italy) and do the same with Geneva but stay in France

@sakshirajani9514 Год назад

Hello! this video was super helpful. Does the Swiss travel card cover the train rides from Zurich to Lucern, Lucern to Interlaken and Interlaken to Grindelwald? Thank you!

@Olliechinny Год назад

The swiss travel pass covers all transportation (train bus trams boats) except special cable car excursions (which u still will get a discount)

@jonathanfeika83 7 месяцев назад

I am thinking to go on a scholarship to Switzerland 2025 July so am going the research now about the place

@maureencaisip5914 Год назад

Hi Olivia, thank u for all your tips for travelling. What is your advice what pass are we going to take we were travelling To Germany and Switcherland. The Eurail Global Pass will cover the Germany and Switcherland train? Thank for your reply Olivia. God Bless

@Olliechinny Год назад

Yes it does cover trains in Germany and Switzerland: I think it is a good choice 👍🏻

@y0kozuna 2 месяца назад

Can you bring food product from asia ? Like instant noodle, rice, dried beef/fish product, etc

@Chelsea-rk6tc Год назад

thanks Olivia. If i want to visit Bern, Grindelwald, Lucern and Zurich, which outskirt would you recommend as base camp?

@Olliechinny Год назад

Lucerne :) Consider booking a consultation slot with me if you need more help with your itinerary planning, I’d be more than happy to do so! www.buymeacoffee.com/olliechinny/extras

@mayankgupta5219 Год назад

Hello. Is it a good idea to combine Berner oberland pass for interlaken, half fare card and day saver card for lucerne. I plan to visit for 08 days. 03 days in interlaken, 03 in lucerne and 01 or 02 in zermatt.

@Olliechinny Год назад

It is! Let me know if you need help with your itinerary planning and you can book a slot on my Buymeacoffee page, I have something perfect for these destinations you have in mind!

@muhammadshahid9290 11 месяцев назад

Hi, Im visiting this late October with my my partner and a kid. Planning to get the Tell Pass. Can recommend me a must visit mountain with this card besides Titlis and Rigi. Where would you recommend for a base stay such as AirB&B. Thank you.

@Olliechinny 11 месяцев назад

Hi, you sound like u need help! You can book a consultation or get a customised itinerary from me and I provide hotel,food recommendations plus activities all planned out for your trip: Www.buymeacoffee.com/olliechinny/extras

@hymz1958 Месяц назад

Too good to go aps still available? I try go find on aps store but can’t find

@letsgotravel6724 Год назад

I went for 7 Days in Switzerland and i payed almost 500franks for the Swiss Travel Pass i was shocked. And also they didn't told me that it didnt Cover all the Gondola Travel you still pay 50% of it. Basel though is more expensive than Luzern in Basel 1 small Cappuccino of Coffe, 1 small Scoop Ice Scream Costs 6franks . I stayed in Lauterbrunnen Hostels also Costs 100ffanks and you stayed with other People in the room

@Olliechinny Год назад

I am sorry to hear that! It is true. The Swiss travel pass excludes the cost of special mountain excursions. It only entitles you to a 50% discount for most, just like the half fare card. The price you mentioned is typical for Swiss cities. Nevertheless, I find that it is possible to still get food for cheaper especially in supermarkets like Migros, Denner or Lidl. Finally, there are free activities to do like hiking and taking in the surrounding sceneries, plus visiting museums on the first Sunday of the month (they are free!) and since you had the STP, most would have been covered too.

@rhondaisler1882 10 месяцев назад

A tip to travelers , i am swiss, get a hotel with bed and the breakfast. Don't be cheap in Switzerland! We don't aprieciate it. Travers, if you can't afford the costs, then stay home!

@graerindley6312 9 месяцев назад

A tip, if you don't like tourists don't go near them.

@herve358 9 месяцев назад

@@rhondaisler1882 who is is we? Speak for your pathetic self.

@linhluu1199 10 месяцев назад

Hi Olivia I bought a saver day pass can I use it on all boat rides and get up to mount rigi from lucerne thank you

@Olliechinny 10 месяцев назад

Yes u can.

@Quah-lity 4 месяца назад

any tips for first time solo travel to switzerland from singapore?

@Olliechinny 3 месяца назад

Don’t need to chiong everything 🙂

@conniec2869 Год назад

Hi Olivia, Can u tell me which wifi/data plan should I buy from SG to Switzerland for 10 days trip in May. Klook data plan in Switzerland is not compatible with my phone (OPPO A7s). Thank u.

@Olliechinny Год назад

m.kkday.com/en/product/120977-europe-unlimited-data-esim?cid=13776 Try this!

@puneetpatwari Год назад

For day excursions to popular mountains, what is the recommended time of the day to visit so as to avoid long queues for Gondolas and activities?

@Olliechinny Год назад

Buy the tickets online in advance to avoid queuing on the day itself.

@puneetpatwari Год назад

@@Olliechinny even if tickets are bought early aren't there queues for Entry into Gondolas ?

@gustavoromero5790 11 месяцев назад

Ollie first of all thank you for your videos and suggestions. Panoramic trains says that you might need to book a seat which is expensive, I got confused, So, is not the same as airplanes, you don't choose a seat and system tell you a ramdom seat with no extra cost, is it the same with trains?

@Olliechinny 11 месяцев назад

Yes, you do need a seat reservation for paranomic trains like the glacier express and Bernina express, as these are special tourist trains. However for your regular trains from city to city, there is no need for reservation and you can sit at whichever seats that are available.

@crimson_phoenix9629 Год назад

Hello Olivia. Is Lauterbrunnen a good base area? I’m planning to go to Switzerland in September. I’m thinking to travel there for like 10-12 days. Greetings from Malaysia 😊🇲🇾

@Olliechinny Год назад

It is a good base to go to places like Wengen, Mürren, Schilthorn etc so I think it is a great choice! You can consider booking a bespoke itinerary with me and i can plan your perfect swiss trip with local recommendations included.

@hymz1958 Месяц назад

What’s the difference between Swiss travel pass and Swiss half fare card. I am travelling for 14 days to Zurich- Lucerne- zermatt- Montreux. Which is more worth it to get?

@rpangarkar Год назад

I am planning a trip to Switzerland from oct 1 thru Oct 9 Planning on Lucerne interlakin and grindwald with jungfrau trip Also planning g on taking glacier express from zermat to chur or st. Moritz Need help on how to get back to Zurich from there or chur Any thing else u recommend will be great Ty Awaiting u r reply

@Olliechinny Год назад

Hi, please getting a bespoke itinerary here and I can plan the trip for you! Www.Buymeacoffee.com/olliechinny/extras

@gm51829 10 месяцев назад

How much should you tip the guide for the free walking tour?

@Olliechinny 10 месяцев назад

5-10CHF per person is standard!

@fangfang9971 10 месяцев назад

Hi Olivia, i’m planning togo to Switzerland on Feb- march, i’m planning travel from Bern- Interlaken- Grindelwald-Zermatt-StMoritz (by Glazier express) then going to Zurich ( my last base), I also want go to Laussane and Geneva, but i do not know how to enter this two place to my itinerary, is it from better from Bern- Lausanne- Geneve- zermatt? Or after i’m back to Zurich, Zurich- Lausanne- Geneva for other occasion? Btw, i have 1 month vacation to Switzerland, thank u Olivia

@Olliechinny 10 месяцев назад

Please book a consultation or a bespoke itinerary with me here and I can plan the trip for you! Www.buymeacoffee.com/olliechinny/extras

@jUsTaFrIeN 29 дней назад

Hi! Can o share my itinerary with you for a one on one consultation?

@fannatan8040 Год назад

Hi there! We are planning to travel to Switzerland in October, is it worth it to buy the Swiss pass for a 5 days trip?

@Olliechinny Год назад

The half fare card is a better option

@aishagautreau3086 Год назад

If I have a swiss travel pass, do I just show up at the train station and get on a train and they validate my pass on the train? I don't have to pre-book tickets. (Only if I want specific seats?) I just have to know the time and direction I want to go and get on and go?

@Olliechinny Год назад

You don’t need to book any train tickets. U just hop on any train. For validation, show ur swiss travel pass to the train conductor when they come. There is no need to validate it at the machines

@bhawanasharma1940 10 месяцев назад

Hi What's the main diffrenfe between 1 day saver pass and swiss travel pass? I am traveling for 3 days and for 3 days, swiss travel pass is quite expensive

@Olliechinny 10 месяцев назад

The saver day pass like the name suggests is only for one day. And it does not include discounts to attractions. Whereas the swiss travel pass gives u unlimited transport for buses trains and boat cruises and discounts to attractions and museums.

@spectrometer1076 Год назад

Can we get budget hotel or stay for 20 days at Lausanne or Eucblens

@Olliechinny Год назад

Yes u will be able to find some. Consider airbnbs too

@evalduzas 6 месяцев назад

Hi Olivia. I planing to visit Geneva for 4 days, 3 people. One day gona visit Nyon and France border village La Cure. Question is: any discount card will be good for me?

@Olliechinny 6 месяцев назад

Half fare card

@zimasamadikizela2346 Год назад

Hi Olivia which travel pass can i buy if am there for a 10 hour layover end May? Thanks in advance ❤❤❤

@Olliechinny Год назад

If you are laying over in Zurich, get the 24 hour Zurich card! Otherwise if in Geneva, get the saver day pass.

@zimasamadikizela2346 Год назад

@@Olliechinny morning Morning Ollie Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦. Thanks dearest much appreciate. I'll be landing in Zurich interested to go to Geneva as well if possible. ❤️❤️❤️

@condu200 Год назад

@@zimasamadikizela2346 Stay in Zurich or check out Lucerne also. You’ll spend over half of your 10 hour layover going RT to Geneva on the train.

@zimasamadikizela2346 Год назад

@@condu200 thanks Oli much appreciated 🙏 👍

@safieeaziz2398 Год назад

Hello.. fellow Singaporean here You mentioned it is not the best idea to stay in Interlaken one of your videos. But is it ok if I use it as a base to visit Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, etc? The only reasonably priced accommodation I could find was near Interlaken West station.

@Olliechinny Год назад

Have you tried Grindelwald chalets/airbnbs? Honestly Interlaken is about 45mins away from Lauterbrunnen and Wengen so it’s not exactly near to wear u wanna go also….I still don’t recommend it as a base (too many people have done that and regretted) More of like a daytrip option. If you need help with your itinerary planning feel free to book a slot! :) finally, please subscribe to support the channel 🙏

@safieeaziz2398 Год назад

@@Olliechinny thanks for replying, never checked out the chalets. Never stayed in an airbnb either. They've nit hostels are they, I prefer the room to myself. I actually booked 2 nights in Interlaken and 2 nights in Grindelwald already. This can be changed. 45 mins seem alright, no? But I get that staying in Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen etc is better. Already subscribed, will be in touch if I need your advice again. Thanks

@MrAlvinSinfulSong Год назад

Went during December, stayed at Grindelwald (a cheap accomodation) and travel out to Interlaken and Lausanne from there 😊

@safieeaziz2398 Год назад

@@MrAlvinSinfulSong thanks for your input. I figure it's doable to have interlaken as a base for exploring the jungfrau region. But accommodation is pricey so my options are limited in that sense as well.

@EVL-xj5vc Год назад

@@MrAlvinSinfulSong would you recommend your accommodation in Grindelwald? I am planning to visit Lauterbrunnen and would like to stay there for 1 or 2 nights actually but I wonder if it is easy to wheel my luggage there haha... 😅

@jackiegarcia3175 Год назад

Is Interlaken a good base camp?

@Olliechinny Год назад

I don’t like Interlaken as I find it very touristy and boring.

@bettylim6914 Год назад

Hi Olivia thank you for all the tips, they're great. Do you have any affordable hotel recommendations for Wengen end of June? All the hotels seem really high priced. At the moment I've booked Hotel Restaurant Bernerhof, I want a slightly better room which doesn't burn my pocket, TIA Olivia.

@Olliechinny Год назад

In June I would say that a very fair price for hotels per night would be between 150-180CHF. It is harder to get a “cheaper” rate, for two of the reasons I mentioned in this video: 1) you are going in June, a peak season, and 2) Wengen is also a top tourist spot! Have you considered staying a little more outskirt say in Thun, and going to Wengen as a daytrip? Then again it depends all on whether you prioritise time and convenience or budget. Good luck with your trip planning! Also, do support by liking this video and subscribing to the channel, I’d really appreciate that!

@astriahan 6 месяцев назад

I am planning to go to swiss on april 2024 with my husband and our teenagers kids. Is it easy to find hotels or hostels with family rooms? We will be visiting zurich and matherhorn.

@Olliechinny 6 месяцев назад

Plenty of family rooms

@SL-lf4wk 9 месяцев назад

Hi Olivia, not sure if you can advise . If my first name in swiss pass without a space where my ID yes. Will it have any issue ?

@Olliechinny 9 месяцев назад

No, just explain it’s a little mistake to the conductor and it’s fine

@SL-lf4wk 9 месяцев назад

@@Olliechinny thank you very much!

@syazwana3 Год назад

Hi olivia, im going to swiss this july for 9days, would you recommend buying the swiss pass

@Olliechinny Год назад

Yes if you prefer fuss free travels and want free access to attractions/museums but it will be slightly expensive than the half fare card! You can buy using my link here: STP: m.kkday.com/en/product/2524-swiss-travel-pass?cid=13776 Half fare card: m.kkday.com/en/product/128031-swiss-half-fare-card-e-ticket?cid=13776

@syazwana3 Год назад

Thanks olivia, will purchase using your link!

@ZafiraaAzzahraaawzxx 10 месяцев назад

hi does switzerland still able to pay cash? esp when buying food.

@Olliechinny 10 месяцев назад

Yes of course!

@mdjp5489 Год назад

can you help me with a 5-day itinerary in switzerland?

@Olliechinny Год назад

Sure I can! Please book a slot here: www.buymeacoffee.com/olliechinny/extras

@user-bo7lf9ft4t Год назад

I am coming to Switzerland in December for 4 days, "a must visit place" to visit advise please.

@Olliechinny Год назад

Zermatt to see the Matterhorn for sure! Please consider purchasing a bespoke itinerary and I can plan a perfect 4 days experience for you In December (check out buymeacoffee.com/olliechinny)

@diane9497 11 месяцев назад

Hi, the link is no longer working. Do you have a new one?

@clybee8328 Год назад

For someone who travels alot around Asia, I will have to agree that European breakfast is really predictable...and a tad boring. I went to Swiss, thanks to your previous videos, I bought most of the items you recommended.

@Olliechinny Год назад

Im sure you’d enjoyed your trip (AND your swiss shopping loots!) 😉 do subscribe to support the channel; it means a lot ✌️❤️

@melchoralamorena123 Год назад

If my base is Zürich, how do I get to Grindelwald?

@Olliechinny Год назад

Change at Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald, it takes 2.5 hours!

@jessheriff Год назад

Hi Olivia. What is the most recommended base, Zurich or Lucerne? We want to go to grindelwald for 1 day

@nagorntri767 Год назад

I can’t find Too good to go on App Store. Seem like it’s removed.

@Olliechinny Год назад

You need to change your country to Switzerland or anywhere in Europe, it’s not available in SG or asian App Store

@nagorntri767 Год назад

@@Olliechinny Thank you for your response. 😍

@wcthompsonlee7142 Год назад

You need to get the pass for gondola, not for museum

@Olliechinny Год назад

Not sure what you are referring to. The Swiss Travel Pass includes access to museums and attractions including the Chillon Castle, Transport Museum, Matterhorn Museum and more. For gondola and cable cars, yes u still need to get the tickets, although you do get 25-50% discounts with the Swiss Travel Pass.

@travellingtime5942 Год назад

Can anyone confirm 4000$ is enough for 10 days in Switzerland?

@Olliechinny Год назад

Do u mean in SGD? That will be 2.3k CHF ie 230CHF per night. If you are including accommodation and transport then I think it’s a no. However if it’s just for food and discretionary spending then yes it suffices.

@travellingtime5942 Год назад

@@Olliechinny I mean USA 🇺🇸 $

@MrAlvinSinfulSong Год назад

Very difficult unless you're doing very budget activities but its possible as well

@Thefitty Год назад

Tip: do groceries in bordering countries 🤣

@Olliechinny Год назад

Haha that‘s an interesting one and so cool to take the boat to Germany for groceries 😂 unfortunately might not work for many travellers who are on a shorter stint in Switzerland!

@Thefitty Год назад

@@Olliechinny definitely!

@letsgotravel6724 Год назад

Yep nxt time i go to Switzerland i will being lots of food from berlin😅

@Thefitty Год назад

@@letsgotravel6724 do it xD

@wcthompsonlee7142 Год назад

Swiss travel is not going to museum, you go to mountain.