30 Days in Switzerland with my dog
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Hello Forum!
I would truly appreciate some expert advice for the planning of my itinerary in Switzerland from 20 November to 19 December. We are 2 adults and 1 Siberian husky (2 years old), and would be traveling around by public transport. With our dog with us, we would therefore prefer a relaxing and slow itinerary, make up of a mixture of sightings of the old towns, Christmas markets, nature walks and mountain hiking and ski.
Few questions that I would need to clarify first:
– If I were to put my husky (19kg) into a huge IKEA recycled bag and carried her onboard the trains, buses, boats, cable cars, do I still need to purchase a half adult fare ticket for her?
– I understand that dogs are allowed in most shopping malls and restaurants unless otherwise stated. How about supermarkets? If not allowed, can I similarly put her into the huge IKEA recycled bag and carried?
– Are we allowed to cross the borders to Milan and Venice with our dogs via train? If yes, based on where I am staying as below, which offers the best fastest route to Italy?
19 Nov – Arrive in Zurich. Train directly to Lucerne.
Stay in Centre Lucerne 7 nights
– Vet Visit
– Day Trip to Mount Titlis, Pilatus and/or Rigi – Which two of these are a must-visit? Are dogs allowed?
– Day Trip to Basel?
– What else can we do?
27 Nov – Train from Lucerne to Interlaken
Stay in Interlaken 7 nights
– Day Trip to Jungfrau Region
– Day Trip to Grindelwald
– Day Trip to Lauterbrunnen Valley
– Day Trip to Bern
– What else can we do?
4 Dec – Train & PostBus from Interlaken to Saas-Fee
Stay in Saas-Fee for 8 nights
– Day Trip to Zermatt & The Matterhorn
12 Dec – Train from Saas-Fee to Zurich
Stay in Zurich for 7 nights
Fly out of Zurich on Oct 29
– Vet Visit
– Lake Zurich
– Boat Trip to Stein am Rhein
– Christmas Market
Do you think this is doable – too many nights in one base or too much time on trains? Any feedback is appreciated. Also, what type of weather to expect? And, what type of rail pass should we get – Swiss Rail Pass Flex or GA Travel Pass, 15 Days will be sufficient?
Thank you so much in advance!
Stephy
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