[Anonymous]

20 December 2022 at 14:41:34 #828770

Hi

I have made one travel plan which is suited for 6 days continuous travel with swiss pass . i just wanted to know whether the itinerary or planned route are best fit or require any changes to make more attractive.

I would like to visit with family (two adults and two kids ( 4 yr and 9 yr old) and all day i wanted to return back to Zurich as am staying there with my friend.

And additionally i don’t want to spend for any other additional cost for mountain trips other than offered from swiss travel pass.

please provide your valuable suggestions

Trip1- Mt. Rigi excursion & Lucern explore return back to Zurich

Trip2- Lauterbrunnen (explore)-Gimmerwald & Murren-Return back to zurich

Trip3-Grindelwald Village & Grindelwald-First then back to interlaken explore-Return back to zurich

Trip4-Golden pass line-Lucern to Montreux. Montreux explore-Return back to zurich

Trip-5 (missing) please suggest any route

Trip6-Zurich to Andermatt (Train) via Göschenen then to chur (Glacier express) (lay over 1 hr) then to tirano (Bernina express) EOD move towards milan- (main purpose is to include glacier express and bernina express )

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[CabinJon]

Reply 1 of 9 • 20 December 2022 at 19:26:53 #949037

What time of the year are you going? That may affect suggestions.

The Lucerne area is a wonderful day trip from Zurich. Once done with Rigi, Old Town Lucerne, which is very close to the train station, is delightful, with restaurants, shops, pedestrian bridges, river walk, etc. If you have time or need to fill another day, I suggest a trip to the Stanserhorn, which is also very close to Lucerne and free with the STP. A nice open air funicular to begin, then a cable car with Open top deck to the top, and a short hiking path around the peak. The restaurant there has a huge outdoor deck and the cafeteria offers all the basics.

Trips to Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen are going to be at least 5 hours roundtrip on the trains, a little over that for Montreux. OK for adults but the kids might get a bit bored or tired.

The Swiss Transport Museum in Lucerne usually has a lot of kids in it and several displays/activities geared towards children. It is discounted, but not free, with the STP.

[Lastlook]

Reply 2 of 9 • 20 December 2022 at 20:05:03 #949038

The STP (Swiss Travel Pass) does not cover the lift up to First, but does give you a discount.

[Anna]

Reply 3 of 9 • 20 December 2022 at 21:01:55 #949039

Hi Tijoscaria,

Welcome to MySwissAlps.

Looking at your current plans, the Swiss Travel Pass covers everything except for the gondola trip to Grindelwald First. Also you would need to make seat reservations on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express and these cost extra. You can book your seats online up to 3 months in advance (please refer links below for more info).

• Bernina Express: http://www.myswissalps.com/berninaexpress/tickets
• Glacier Express: http://www.myswissalps.com/glacierexpress/tickets

For more day trip ideas with your Swiss Travel Pass, you can view and download the Swiss Travel Pass validity map here: http://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/validity

Hope this helps.

regards,

Anna

[User]

Reply 4 of 9 • 21 December 2022 at 14:34:06 #949040

Thank you for the valuable suggestions.

What time of the year are you going? That may affect suggestions.

I am planning to visit on 28th of august 2023

As you mentioned two days can be allocated to Lucerne area to cover mt Rigi and Stanserhorn. Could you please suggest anything else to include for the first or second day with Swiss Travel Pass during this trip. or any lake boat trip to include second day

And with respect to Trip 4 Golden Pass line (planning direct train from Zurich to Interlaken) then Golden Pass leg from Interlaken to Montreux and return back to Zurich via regular train. Do you have any suggestion during this day drip to explore further.

Thanks & regards

Tijo

[CabinJon]

Reply 5 of 9 • 22 December 2022 at 0:11:41 #949041

You can combine a lake boat trip & Rigi on the same day, which I think is how many if not most folks do it. Train from Zurich to Luzern (must use that spelling when checking the SBB timetable), then catch a boat to Vitznau, where you basically walk across the street to catch the train (usually red cars although the newer version cars are dark green I think) going up to Rigi. You can return the same way, or take take a train (blue cars) down the other side (not as scenic) to Arth Goldau and catch a train to Zurich or Luzern. All covered by the Swiss Travel Pass.

I would do Rigi one day and Stanserhorn the second. Rigi will take a bit longer due to boat and slower trains up/down to the top. Stanserhorn is easier to get to, and you’ll have time to explore Old Town Luzern. Old Town Zurich is interesting too, more complex than Luzern, with some magnificent old churches, tucked away courtyards, and small parks.

I haven’t been to Montreux, so I have no sightseeing suggestions. The trip from Zurich incorporating the scenic west end of the Golden Pass route will take 4h 20m to 4h 40m one way, so basically 9 hours on trains for a day trip. That doesn’t leave much time to add in a lot of exploration once in Montreux, Perhaps others will be more helpful.

[User]

Reply 6 of 9 • 22 December 2022 at 8:26:25 #949042

Hi Tijo,

Regarding Montreux, you can find activity tips here: http://www.myswissalps.com/montreux/activities.

I agree with CabinJohn, you can combine Rigi or Pilatus with a boat trip: http://www.myswissalps.com/rigi/gettingthere and http://www.myswissalps.com/pilatus/gettingthere. The boat trip on lake Lucerne (http://www.myswissalps.com/boatlakelucerne) will be free with your Swiss Travel Pass. The mountain transport to Pilatus is discounted with your pass.

Please find the validity map and a list of the Swiss Travel Pass here: http://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/validity.

Ildiko

Learn more about the Golden Pass: http://www.myswissalps.com/goldenpass

[User]

Reply 7 of 9 • 22 December 2022 at 11:42:07 #949043

Thank you very much CabinJon/Ildiko

On the last day of Switzerland I would like to move from Zurich to Milan , Do you have any suggestions on the rout as I would like to incorporate some part of Glacier and Bernina Express to reach Tirano.

I have planned like this. Zurich to Andermatt (regular speed train)-Andermatt to Chur (Glacier Express)-lay over in Chur some time-Chur to Tirano (Bernina Express). Is this doable /can I able connect trains on time? or do you have any other better routes ?

And one more doubt with respect to Swiss Travel Pass. Should I specify the 6 days at the time of booking? or it will activate from the use of first day continuously till 6th day as my plan was to take 6 days pass.(not flexible )

[CabinJon]

Reply 8 of 9 • 22 December 2022 at 13:29:07 #949044

No experience on going to Italy so I can’t help on that. When we bought our 15 day STPs, we had to specify the start date. It is valid from that date forward until the end of the term, i.e., 15 days or in your case, 6 days.

[User]

Reply 9 of 9 • 22 December 2022 at 19:40:02 #949045

Hi Tijoscaria,

If you are going to Italy, please check this one, it will help you to find the best ticket: http://www.myswissalps.com/traintickets/italy.

Regarding the Bernina Express and Glacier Express in one day, please check this one: http://www.myswissalps.com/forum/topic/glacier-express-bernina-express-in-1-day.

In case you buy the 6 days long Swiss Travel Pass, the days will be consecutive. Learn more about how to use it: http://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/howtouse.

You can buy the Swiss Travel Pass here: http://www.myswissalps.com/swisstravelpass/price. At the time you buy it, you should add the start date (of the pass).

I hope this helps,

Ildiko