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Bernina Express near Pontresina

The Bernina Express on its way from Switzerland to Italy.

Flowers along the Aare in Thun

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Cable car to Piz Nair

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Train near the Jungfrau

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Insider tips about the Swiss Alps

  • The weather varies by the season, day, time, location and especially altitude. You'd best dress in multiple thinner layers so you can adjust to the local circumstances.
  • The Swiss train system is safe, clean and easy to use. In most cases, it's a much better choice than a road trip.
  • Nearly all public transport can be found in one single online timetable.

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Sunnegga Funicular Zermatt
Hi folks Just wondering do you buy tickets in advance for the Sunnegga Funicular before you go or can you purchase on the day. Is there a ticket booth there. Price also please. Thanks in advance. Karen.
Ticino hiking/walking guide?
We are traveling to Vallemaggia in April and I have been searching for good trail maps and descriptions. Any suggestions for particularly helpful websites or other resources? Also, I keep coming upon references to a 1992 guidebook called Ticino, Switzerland: A Walking Guide by Kev Reynolds. Is a...
Swiss Half Fare Card Pilatus, Schilthorn, Jungfrau
Hello. Can someone tell me if entrance fees to Mt Pilatus Loop, Schilthorn, and Jungfraujock are also discounted when purchasing the half fare card? Thank you.
Swiss point to point ticket time restrictions
Am I understanding it correctly on the SBB website that if I am purchasing a train ticket for a specific route on a specific day but not necessarily a specific time? So if I choose an itinerary that leave at 900, in theory I can take that same itinerary later in the day if we de...
4 Days Switzerland with paragliding and hot tub
Hello, I am celebrating my wife's milestone birthday with a group of four. We are driving in from France and decided our home base will be Interlaken (accommodations booked already). The plan is to be there March 9-12. I know the train is a preferred way to go, but the car has...
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