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As we have had a couple of lovely holidays in Switzerland my sister in law has asked me to suggest where to go for a long weekend in April. The main thing they are interested in is the mountains. I have suggested in order to get the most out of just a few days Lucerne or Interlaken may be best. Thay will be relying on trains and buses which is no problem with the brilliant public transport system. I am suggesting Lucerne as it has a lot to offer in the vicinity for a short visit. Several mountains Pilatis, Rigi, Titlisbut the lake cruises. Would you agree? I have also suggested the Jungfrau area but not sure if they would get as much out of that in a few days and at that time of year. I am also wondering if the mountain trains are open in April although I imagine cable cars are. I am not sure as we went in June. Also is there a transport ticket it is worth getting for a few days again not sure on this as we were there for 2 weeks so bought the travel pass
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Hi Denandshazza,
nice to hear that your sister in law would like to visit Switzerland too. You are right, Jungfrau region (http://www.myswissalps.com/jungfrauregion/activities) or Lake Lucerne area (http://www.myswissalps.com/lakelucerne/activities) would be great for first time visitors.
When I have been the first time in the Jungfrau region, we spent there only 2 nights, it was enough to get a taste of it. I think if she is also interested in culture then Lucerne (http://www.myswissalps.com/lucerne) is a better option for her.
If you visit the pages of the mountain tops, you’ll find the operating dates there under the label “Route”. For example: http://www.myswissalps.com/pilatus/gettingthere and http://www.myswissalps.com/jungfraujoch/gettingthere or http://www.myswissalps.com/titlis/gettingthere.
It depends on their itinerary whether a rail pass worths it. They can get a 3 days Swiss Travel Pass (http://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass) too. You’ll find a helpful chatbot and a useful guide with a calculation spreadsheet, which helps you to choose your rail pass in 5 steps at http://www.myswissalps.com/train/ticketspasses/practical/chooserailpass. The downloadable spreadsheet also includes links to the “Where it’s valid” page for all available passes, be sure to study it carefully.
Ildiko
Further information:
- Boat trips on Lake Lucerne: http://www.myswissalps.com/boatlakelucerne
- How to get to Rigi: http://www.myswissalps.com/rigi/gettingthere
- How to get to Schilthorn: http://www.myswissalps.com/rigi/schilthorn
Thanks for reply, I will tell them to check out the 3 day pass and also from what I remember there was a local Beenese Oberland pass. Also I have suggested they register on here and read through the forums and relevant pages as there is so much invaluable information on here
Yes, there is also the Regional Pass Bernese Oberland and it is available for 3 days too: http://www.myswissalps.com/regionalpassberneseoberland/validity.
The spreadsheet is really good, maybe you used it too, tell her to check it. And if she has more questions, do not hesitate to contact us. 🙂
Ildiko
Yes I am going to leave it to them now as they know what they have in mind to do. I have told them to register on here and take advantage of your help.
Hopefully I will be returning again myself in the near future
Thanks and best regards
Sharon
You don’t say how they would be reaching Switzerland; that makes some difference to what is convenient. For example I am booked for a long weekend in June for my 60th, and we are flying into Zürich and staying by the Vierwaldstättersee (aka Lake Luzern). I chose that area as it is so close to Zürich.
Like you they are flying in to Zurich from UK. So Lucerne does seem a good option. They are fancying Interlaken which would not be my choice but may suit them as a base for a short break.
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