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Very nice guide. I have been going to Switzerland once or twice a year since 1999 for work and agree with much of what you have said, particularly about buying chocolate in the supermarket (COOP and Migros). For food you forgot Rosti! Never forget Rosti which you can often get with raclette on top of it. Switzerland is also very seasonal for food. In the spring you will see Spargle, white asparagus, everywhere from salad to soup to main course sides. In the fall you get game season which is a carnivore's delight. Different regions will put their own twists on fondue and some areas have specialties such as the double cream and berries in Gruyeres. I am often near Biel and am a big fan of perch/egli fillets from the lake prepared in a variety of styles. With fondue and raclette you MUST drink wine or something to assist with digestion. Tea also works I am told but I tend to rely on white wine and kirsch. If you do not the oil from the cheese will congeal into a death ball plug in your digestive track leading to an emergency visit to a pharmacist to get something to "release" the blockage after several days. I had a coworker who didn't take the advice and paid for it just as I described. Also, as an American not used to raclette or fondue you should stick to only ONE in a week. True cheese addicts may be fine but most Americans are simply not used to eating that much hot cheese, let alone multiple times in a week. Having raclete on a rosti or burger is one thing, having plates and plates of cheese is another. The best Swiss wines in my experience tend to be whites from near Neuchatel. Excellent reds from across Europe though are always available. Always keep your passport on you. I had to remind a young coworker on his first visit of this and am glad I did as we encountered a police roadblock up in the Jura near the border looking for people moving across Europe from outside Europe. Weather... yes it can get hot in the summer. In addition air conditioning is NOT common there. Our Swiss office was moved into a new building and renovated about 12 years ago and they voted NOT to have AC. Luckily with a new generation in the office they voted again recently and had it installed just before the July 2022 heat wave. Many times I have been there and they just open the windows in offices and in hotels. Big hotels in Zurich and Geneva may have AC but most other ones do not. Windows also have NO SCREENS so be ready for moths to fly into the room. The windows though are excellent and often can both swing or tilt depending on how you turn the handle, try it out. Money, yes the Swiss Franc is the currency. While cards are commonly taken there are still many places where they are not so you should always carry cash on you as well. In addition the largest Swiss coin is 5 Francs. (roughly 5.25 USD). The smallest paper is 10 Francs. This means as an American who never thinks about coins you are going to start building up a couple pounds of change in 1, 2, 5 and smaller factional franc quantities. Make certain to use them but also try to keep some handy as it is not uncommon to encounter a bathroom where you must pay, particularly in larger train stations. You also can use coins for the luggage lockers in train stations which are critical should you be stopping in an area for just a couple hours before heading one elsewhere.
@@AplinsintheAlps Did you try a "fondue" or "raclette" in the old village of Gruyère? It's such a nice place to visit. Thanks again for your nice work on Switzerland.
“…you are gonna be looking like a tourist, but it’s ok, you are a tourist.” I love it. So refreshing to hear this. I hear often people say, “don’t do this, don’t do that, you’re gonna look like a tourist.” Well, when I visit other countries, I’m there to explore and enjoy myself. I’m not there to pretend that I’m a local.
@@danielsaezv Being from the US don't always assume that everyone eats fatty foods and wants special treatment. There's a big difference between people from cities and people from small rural towns throughout the US. I do agree that some are arrogant when traveling abroad but there's plenty that respects the country their visiting and generations of traditions.
I went to Switzerland, Geneva for the first time in 2019, cant wait to go back. One tip I discovered: you can get a free travel pass from your hotel or hostel, which can be used on buses, trains and water taxis, for the whole of your stay :)
So cool that you got to visit Geneva! That’s a cool city. And you’re right, many cities (but not all) offer a tourist card through your lodging that covers local transport and some local activities too. Excellent tip! We plan to make a video part 2, so I’ll make a note to include your suggestion!
You’re right, Basel is an international airport, but we were referring to the ones that fly across the Atlantic Ocean (we should have clarified). Basel does fly within Europe though!
Hi guys. Thank you very much for this friendly video. I’m very happy that my country seduces you that way. My wife is from LA where I met her in 1987 while I was living there for 5 years. I loved living in California but felt than it would be better to raise our family in Switzerland, so I proposed to my wife and offered her to move with me to Switzerland in 1990. She loves it here and became more Swiss than I. A great USA and Swiss love story
What a sweet love story, thanks for sharing! 🥰 Switzerland seems like a wonderful place to live and raise a family! And I especially love that your wife is now more Swiss than you 🤣😍
@@AplinsintheAlps yeah. I certainly feel more American than her. I do love USA 🇺🇸 and there is no better advocate than me to defend America when people are basing it. I really feel that the US are defending values that I can refer to.
I think, each country has its own character and interesting features. That is, what makes the world so interesting. So, I am Swiss and love my country, but I have been traveling and have lived in different countries and found each country to be fascinating and beautiful in being different.
@@trudidolder3094 this is true but it doesn’t take away the fact that we are extremely lucky to be Swiss and live in a country where everything goes pretty much well
There is no "EU-plug" - most, but not all EU continental countries use one of the 2 compatible plugs. That's for the 3-prong plugs. The 2-prong plugs are compatible in almost all continental Europe countries, including Switzerland and Italy. Simple check the internet for information on plugs and adapters.
You're right! The general "EU plugs" don't always work in Switzerland, that was our point since we found that our the hard way 😉 (our prongs were too fat and didn't fit in the outlet!)
Never drink water from above ground water in CH. Unless you want to get sick.....and if you don't you are lucky. All the cow pies are washed by rain and/or melting snow into the above ground water. Only exception is if you are at the base of a 5,000 foot peak and you are sure there are no alps (high mountain pastures) above. Fountains from below ground springs are safe.
Perfect tipps! You can drink water from any tap or fountain unless there is a warning sign. But as a Swiss, I strongly advise you not to drink from waterfalls, creeks, rivers…
The Swiss water is delicious!! And we definitely look for the potable sign just in case🙂 (plus we’re never brave enough to drink from rivers/waterfalls so we stick to the faucets 🙃)
Trying to get some useful information, about how to make an affordable trip to Switzerland, and what can I expect from the country. This tutorial: - Switzerland is not Sweden - When you go to a different country you need to have the currency of that country Shocking Looks like a video for one of these people who can't show Europe on a map.
Hi Kira! This is really created as a starter video for people who are just starting to consider Switzerland for a trip. Be sure to browse our other videos too and you'll find plenty of what you're looking for!
In order to make sense of the Swiss transportation pass: it's good on all the public transportation run by the State, be this the train, the yellow coach busses, the ships on the lakes or even the tramways and busses in some cities. What is not included are the numerous privately owned cable cars and some minor local and hence private trains, but with the swiss travel pass you might still get a reduction.
I’ve been blessed to go to Switzerland eight times in the last decade (including during that heatwave of 2015!) and you’ve done a great job of summarizing. Public transportation really is the way to go. If you are traveling all over the country remember that the Swiss Travel Pass covers city trams as well as an excellent, comfortable bus system that’s efficient and can take you to a lot of off the beaten track locations.
How amazing that you’ve been there so many times, although I bet that heat wave was brutal! So glad that you agree with our tips, especially the transportation ones. 😊We used the Swiss Travel Pass on our honeymoon and it was perfect for visiting a lot of cities, like you mentioned. What kind of pass do you typically use when you visit Switzerland?
@@AplinsintheAlps Since all my travels have been aimed at covering a large part of the country I've always used the Swiss Travel Pass. I've used it to visit cities and towns, but I love the countryside and off the beaten path places and as you know the Swiss travel system works for all of that. The trains go all over and where trains don't go busses do for the most part. You're spot on, though for those who want to concentrate on a specific area only, the local pass might be the better deal. Although I've always used the STP, I've calculated my expected routes beforehand to make sure it's the best deal. After each of my trips I've then calculated where I actually went, including free mountain passes, reduced mountain fares and free museum/castle entry and I've come out ahead every time. The smallest amount I've saved was around 26chf, the largest around 90chf. When you add in the fact that one pass does almost everything except special mountain trains, you can make split second changes to your plans and you don't have to buy a ticket everywhere you go it's a win/win. Two times this past year the SBB site had the Travel Pass on sale for 25% off, fully cancellable within 4 days before your trip, I'm assuming to boost post Covid travel. (Haven't seen them on sale since 2013, so it pays to follow some websites to be aware of such offers.) You can spend a bit of time in line getting the STP at all the main train stations or you can buy them ahead of time online. I buy mine once I get there unless there's a sale. A big tip is that if you buy online remember to use your no foreign transaction card and be sure to pay in Swiss francs as the transaction takes place in Switzerland--that will save you about $20. That heat wave was something. We headed for every mountaintop we could find to cool off! I was so looking forward to a Swiss Italian meal in a little grotto in Locarno but it was so hot all I could eat was crackers and grapes. In Basel, everyone was floating down the Rhine River to beat the heat. I believe I could have crossed the river by just walking over all the people. Our biggest issue though was buying all our souvenir chocolate at the Migros & Coop and getting it back to our "air conditioned" hotel before it could melt as Swiss chocolate has a lower melting point--it's that divine! You can bet that no Swiss fountain went untapped, our water bottles were constantly getting refreshed 😄
Okay we LOVE that you calculated the price of your STP to make sure you earned every penny of it. We definitely do that kind of thing too! And wow it’s definitely worth it if you got it for 25% off as well! Have you ever bought the half fare card? We’ve found that to be a game changer for us. And once again, you’re right about the zero foreign transaction fee credit card and paying in francs. Better yet, use a travel credit card and earn more reward points from the purchase! As for the heat, whew that sounds exhausting! Hopefully the weather will be more mild on your next visit 😊
@@AplinsintheAlps I've never used the half fare card, though I can see that there would be times it could save some considerable money. For my situations the STP was always the best option. So when's your next trip? This last one sure was a winner!
It’s super helpful to know you’ve had so much success with the STP. We have loved the half fare card, and would be interested to hear if it makes sense for your next trip. We’re planning a few months in the Interlaken region again this summer. Is there anything specific you’d like to learn about that area?
I learned so much 🙀 we were suppose to go to Switzerland in 2019 but had to cancel at the last minute and haven’t been able to replan. Hopefully soon! 🙏🏼
Very handy guide - especially the plug thing! Not all ‘world adapter’ plugs provide for Switzerland - always check before buying (writing from experience).
Yes!!! Thank you for mentioning the raclette! Also , for your next Swiss visit, if you find yourself going to Basel then I recommend going to the Schoggihüsli in Pratteln. They sell not quite perfect chocolate that can’t be sold in the local stores cheaply (and it’s one of the best in my opinion). The price is typically about 5-7 CHF per kilo of chocolate.
According to a lot of research, Switzerland is still cleaner than almost all other countries! Although there are always areas in the city that may not feel clean.
thanks for posting this video, Switzerland is a great country to travel in, especially if you're looking for beautiful scenery and plenty of outdoor activities. The Alps cover a large area of the country and offer some of the most stunning mountain views in Europe. My Federer, Thanks Federer, want to see you in Wimbledon 2022 with a trophy, you are the greatest of all the time.
Hi Willie! That will probably depend on the direction you're flying from. We've definitely seen them in the past, but we can't say for sure when that's possible. We sure hope you get to see them though!
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
I will take note of these tips when I go to Switzerland! What travel bag do you usually use? have you tried a duffle bag? I recommend Nomad Lane's bento bag. It is such a quality bag!
We’re so glad these tips were helpful for you! 😊We both use an Away suitcase and LOVE it! We’ve used backpacks in the past but it’s much easier on our bodies to pull a suitcase than to carry a backpack/duffle. Thanks for the suggestion though!
I can't speak for other cities, but Zurich has a lot of places with live music and has many clubs you can go to. There are also many events. It just depends what you like. You just need to inform yourself and not expect that you get told by soemone :)
Total rubbish, there are clubs and discos and pubs to go to. There are plenty of things to do in Switzerland. No music? There is a good music scene here, a lot of good bands. Your statement is so not true.
Thank you that you bring out country closer to your followers! It’s always a pleasure to welcome tourists from all over the world in Switzerland! Even when the Swiss Franc is stronger than ever…
I know Swiss folks from my childhood time most Swiss folks comes to srilanka for holidays . My class mate was a Swiss Air agent Our business is quick travel bus sometimes he ask me go & pick up the passengers from Airport & Drop off .
I got caught out with the plug adapter when I was in Wengen back in 2018. 😅 Fortunately the hotel had some for people to borrow (shout out to the beautiful Hotel Alpenrose!). Strangely enough though, I didn't have that issue at the hotel in Interlaken, where I stayed before Wengen. My EU adapter worked fine.
Number 13: Rental car --> keep in mind, Switzerland is small! Citiys like Basel or Zurich are hell to drive trough even for locals. Also the mountainroads are tiny and can be dangrous, or at least stressfull, if you are not used to it.
Wow - what a sympathetic way to promote our country 🇨🇭🫶🏻😃 ! Wish you both a realy cool and lovely stay next time you will visit us 👍🏻🌼☀️ ! ( Tell us where and when 😄 ! )
I'm traveling to Switzerland on a few days, and your video was the most helpful I've seen! not even on my native language! you simply make it look like so easy!
Really good information (I am Swiss and I am working at the public transport section). And yes, Fondue and Raclette are winter dishes, but also Swiss people eat it in Summer ;-)
It's so nice to meet you! Which transportation company do you work with? We've been trying to email a few contacts but have not had much luck. And we're so happy to hear that raclette and fondue can be eaten all year round, because we think cheese is delicious every single day 😊
There are frequent border checks and they'll ask for some form of ID if you go into or out of Switzerland (I drove every workday in and out and perform checks like this daily on a random basis)
Interesting, and good to know! We’ve never been stopped at the border but we do know they can always perform random border checks. However, it’s still an open border which makes for easy travels!
Never been but so want to go, maybe some day! This video was fantastic due to all the information you gave, way better then some others I've seen! Well done!
Hi guys, my son and family just moved to Zug last week and I am looking forward to visiting them this year. I’ve been watching your videos and I find them very interesting and practical but there is a lot information to digest. Anyways, you are doing an excellent job. 👍👏
Thanks so much for your encouragement! Hopefully our videos will make your travels a little easier whenever you decide to visit. That's so fun that your son and his family are moving to Zug!
It definitely can be! That's why we said it can be "surprisingly budget friendly" for families (definitely not budget-friendly in general!) Kids under 16 can travel for completely free for parents in most cases, so that's a huge benefit!
I am planning a trip to Switzerland in 2023 and have been watching videos all day. There are a couple of channels that are done by people from the US but they just talk and talk and DON'T seem to get to the point. There are a lot of ums and you knows and verbal stumbling in their videos, also, they would keep voicing their opinion several times on the same tips....that is fine if I am only watching one or two videos, but to continue watching them was just too much. They would drag out the subject and reiterate the same point several times. I saw your 17 things and looked at the time ....just over eight minutes...EUREKA!!! (One had like a "6 things" title and was over 15 minutes long....??? REALLY??? We have a winner here people!!! Your tips are to the point and you don't continue on with useless banter that I don't care about. The information is brief and CONCISE. I love your video, THANK YOU for saving Switzerland travel videos for me. I was about to tear my hair out!!! Thankyou! Thank you! THANK YOU!!!!
Thanks so much for your encouragement! We definitely have videos where we go way more in depth than this, so hopefully you won't find those to be rambling (we try not to have any fluff or wasted space)! But we're glad we're able to help and hope you enjoy our other videos as well.
Hi, Thanks for such a informative video. just need guidelines that what kind of dress, shoe etc i should bring if I am visiting Switzerland in the month of July. Plan is to visit the mountains.
Switzerland definitely has a way of over delivering!!! It’s absolutely gorgeous and stunning everywhere you look. Where would you like to visit next time?
Im swiss and like your video very much. I want to add only: cheap food you find in Aldi and Lidl. But also in Coop (Prix Garantie line) and Migros (Budget line). In tourist location, ralway station and others food is often over prized
You’re speaking my language - We LOVE Aldi! They are a great price for a good value. And the store discount brands are nice as well. thanks for the tips!
Food in train stations is very good, we discovered. And loved Coop stores, but could never figure out how to pronounce the name. How do you pronounce ‘Coop’?
Thanks so much guys for these tips! Is it easy to travel in the train with big luggage (25kg) from Lucerne to Grindelwald? Wondering if we need to hold our luggage the whole time, or if there's a rack where we can put it. Again, thank you so much! 😊
Hi there! So glad you found these tips helpful! We traveled with large suitcases on our honeymoon ten years ago, but that experience made us switch to carry-on sized luggage! Some of the trains that go longer distances have spaces to store larger bags, but there's not always a lot of space available. Ultimately, you might be able to store them somewhere, but you might also have to keep them with you, just depending on the trains and how busy they are. Sorry we can't be more helpful!
Hey lovely video and glad I stumbled upon u guys. Hey would u b able to suggest some place where we can bring in our sons 2nd birthday? We are on a vacation in august.
Travel credit cards without foreign transaction fees exist?! I am way behind on the times lol I got a secret for you guys too: Ecuadorian chocolate is really good ;)
YES! Make sure and get one if you can! We actually have some friends who grew up in Ecuador who have shared Ecuadorian chocolate with us-we're big fans! (as is Brett of the Ecuadorian coffee ;)
Hey, I'm going to an euro trip in the next 20 days and I'd love to visit Switzerland but I don't think I'll have enough time. Whats the best city to go and meet the culture/amazing landscapes?
That's tough to say! But if you want a city that's a great representation of Swiss culture while being near to the mountains and beautiful landscapes, we would probably choose Luzern. Hope that helps!
Budget... Friendly? Even if the kids ride for free you are still probably financially better off in most other countries, unless you bring unholy amounts of kids. Otherwise very useful vid :)
Actually some of the train passes are more affordable than a rental car right now (but to be fair, rental cars are expensive at the moment). And buying groceries helps too. Otherwise, glad you found these tips helpful! 😊
I am Travelling to Switzerland nxt week and will be visiting Lauterbrunnen. I must say that the Hotels are very very expensive almost everywhere also wanna see Interlaken which is also not easy to find a place to stay wgich doesn't Cost 800€ for 3Days .. Maybe you have any recomendation or Tipps ? I would be grateful 🙂
Hi there! It's been a very busy summer here, and hotels have been booked solid. Normally, the best deals are only found when booking well in advance. We always suggest checking airbnb, and widening the area of your search to include other villages besides Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen. Hope you can find something more affordable!!
Just found your videos. This is great info. We love Switzerland as well but haven’t been bit once. Two weeks traveled around, our favorite was Murren! We stayed for 5 days! Magical.
Hi Laurie! It does give a discount, but only a 25% reduction, meaning there are usually better train pass options if you wanna visit Jungfraujoch. We made an Ultimate Guide to Swiss Train Passes (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kk6wuDzvSPg.html) so be sure to check that out if you haven't already!
The only Problem with our Country (im Swiss)... everthing is so f*** expensive .. :/ for expample.. even as Swiss Worker a Trip to Top of Europe ( Junfraujoch) for 2 Ppl is nealy not payable (Lauterbrunnen -> Jungfrau = 2nd Class -> 200 chf.... -> 1 Person.... i think if you want use Train -> buy Swiss Travel Pass
Hi Jena & Brett, loved your video and very informative. Re our side trip in Lucerne (3 days, 8/7-10) and Zurich (3 days, 8/10-13), which city close to interlaken? Please advise best Swiss travel pass to buy? You mentioned better deal half fare pass, no senior discounts for 2 travelers? Our return flight 8/13 1:30pm from Zurich, had booking close to AirPort. Your Help plan our trip is greatly appreciated. P.S going there took train from Rome 7 hrs arriving Zurich at 2:30pm. Can we use travel pass going to Lucerne that day? Our itinerary starts in Lucerne staying at Hotel ALpha then back to Zurich for another 3 days for our return flight. Thx
Hi Susana! If you haven't already, be sure to watch our Ultimate Swiss Train Pass Guide (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kk6wuDzvSPg.html)! Lucerne is closer to Interlaken by train, but both are still about 2-2.5 hrs away. And unfortunately, there are no senior discounts on the train passes. Check out the video linked above and let us know if you have any other questions!
Great question Shir! We haven't seen many places that accept Google Pay (though to be honest, we haven't really looked!) They use something similar called Twint, but you have to have a Swiss bank account in order to use it. Expect wide acceptance of credit cards, and always have some cash on hand and you should be good to go!
@@AplinsintheAlps You forgot Basel-Mulhouse Airport, also renting a car in France is less expensive, don't drink water from a waterfall if there are sheep pastures above=e-coli, get refill from fountains which are well water and always drinkable except when written ( Kein Trinkwasser, Eau Non-Potable. Aqua Non Potabili). For Pic Nics wine is cheap at Denner usually next to a Migros, also Coop where you find breads, cheeses, meats, chocolates when on a budget. When hiking extensively in the Alps buy membership at REGA helicopter ambulance services also a night with breakfast and supper at a Swiss Mountain Club cottage is around 50 Franks sleeping in dormitories. Get Blue Cross Health Coverage, hospitals are 5 Stars facilities compared to USA-Canada but are also expensive All Pastures, Forests and Lake-Waterfront have by law to be accessible. Don't approach cows with calves, several tourists are injured each year by mother-cows defending their calves and also always close the gate behind you, yes female cows have naturally horns, also walking sticks or a hazelnut baton are adviced when walking on cow pastures to get yourselves respect.
Hey there! Wonderful summary of Switzerland. I live here and I couldn't agree more. If you've ever wondered about the Don't Do's in Switzerland, then it is the exact opposite of what you are talking about. Unfortunately, like this you are not going to explore the Swiss Alps as you are based in and bound to one place only. Maybe you might want to try walking from SAC cabin to SAC cabin? There are a great many of alpine SAC cabins in the Alps. Sleeping and eating in the cabins will be about the same price on a day to day basis as in the AirBnB in Interlaken, or maybe a bit more expensive. It'll still be worthwhile.
You’re right, there is so much to explore in Switzerland! We’ve actually been to nearly every canton (just before we started our RU-vid channel). It’s worth exploring off the beaten path!
Great tips, thank you both! You mentioned using an app, how does the cell phone work? Sorry if that's a basic question or if you already made a video about it.
Hi there! No need to apologize! We talked about getting a SIM card for access to phone data in the Q&A section near the end of our Ultimate Swiss Train Pass Guide video (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kk6wuDzvSPg.html). Check that out and let us know if you have any questions!
Hey guys , till now no one posted how to use currency conversion rates when booking tickets and paying in chf. For example I am having euros , where can I get chf for best rates , or which card to use. If they accept euros in Swiss or they having a high conversion rate ? For example if the ticket is 40chf. And I want to pay in euro , do they ask 50 euros , where the conversion rate is actually 45 euros ?
Great question! The currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (CHF) so everything is only listed in CHF and you cannot pay with euros. Sometimes the touristy places will accept euros but they will overcharge you because that’s not the Swiss currency. We recommend getting cash from an ATM with your debit card! Or just paying with a credit card.
Looking for help on an itinerary me and my son will be traveling from the US next June for two weeks flying into Zurich and staying in lauterbrunnen for 10 days staying at jungfrau camp and valley hostel and then flying out of Venice Italy
Sounds like you and your son have an incredible trip planned! Have you seen our other videos we did on things to do in the Jungfrau Region? Here is link a video for 7 Easy Hikes in the Jungfrau Region ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VlykfCWVFBQ.html Here is a link for our video on Jungfraujoch, Switzerland ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_3f2SebJ6es.html And we also have a 1-Week Guide to the Jungfrau Region that you can purchase. It is a comprehensive itinerary packed with travel tips and information. You can check it out here aplinsinthealps.com/guides/1-week-guide-to-the-jungfrau-region/
Hi there! We never exchange currency, but you can always find places to do so in the airports and train stations, and also in the towns/cities. We prefer to bring a debit card and get cash from ATMs.
Hi there! It depends on what you consider to be value for money? We've tested a few different eSim cards. Are you looking for unlimited data, just enough data to be able to check train time tables and basic info while you travel, or something in between? Let us know and we can probably make a recommendation for you!
@@AplinsintheAlps Hello, thank you so much for your reply. I am looking for some sim card in between so that I can also use Internet ocassionally to check for directions etc. But my hp doesn't support esim. 😅
August is a popular time to visit! We actually sell digital travel guides which may be exactly what you’re looking for! You can see them here: www.aplinsinthealps.com/guides
Hi there! So glad this video has been helpful to you, even after all your research! The website you referenced is www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/jungfraujoch-top-of-europe/buy-jungfraujoch-ticket/ It's where you purchase tickets for visiting Jungfraujoch. Hope that helps!
Lodging and accommodations are such a personal choice, that’s why we don’t usually mention it! Some people prefer the center of the activity or convenience in Interlaken, while others like to stay in a quiet area just outside the center. So that’s really up to you! But you can’t go wrong with Interlaken, Unterseen, or Wilderswil.
Hi , let's say if i have bought swiss half price travel pass and with that can I purchase two persons ticket in SSB mobile app or it's only applicable for one person/single ticket ? reply will be appreciated
You guys NAILED this! I didn’t know what rail pass to get when I got there last year, I just talked to the agent at the rail ticket office, picked up a Jungfrau pass (stayed in Murren). Took care of travel around the area (Stilthorn and “The Top” got half off tickets). Same pass got me as far as Brig, as I went to Milan. Kid friendly, absolutely, playgrounds everywhere.
Todd, we’re so glad this was helpful! The Jungfrau pass is a great option. We’ve actually been prepping to record a video about Swiss train passes, so what questions did/do you have that we could help answer? Also, Mürren is one of our favorite villages, so excellent choice!
Hi Jesse! Unfortunately we've seen two types of outlets: some that accept type C, and some that don't. I know that's not probably not helpful! But you could always check with your place(s) of lodging to see if they can provide one.
Hi there! Nearly everywhere accepts credit cards, which automatically converts the currency. For our cash needs, we prefer to use a debit card to get Swiss Francs from the ATM. Hope this helps!
I'll be there soon for participating in a congress , how may I contact you for further details plz because my trip was 7/10 organized all came rapidly at once
@@AplinsintheAlps Daaang EDA himself confused it. I give you even more of a pass. I am a lawyer and used to work for the Swiss Chancellery. If Rumantsch was an official tongue, all federal laws, ordinances and official communications would have to be translated in Rumantsch, which isn't the case. But Rumantsch being a national tongue, any person who has Rumantsch as a mother tongue is allowed to file a suit before a Grischun or federal court and communicate with the authorities of said Canton in Rumantsch. That's basically the difference between an official and a national tongue, see article 5 if the Swiss Constitution.
