3 week visit to Switzerland with dog in May/June

Twiggy
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22 July 2019 at 2:13:02 #822983

Hi Wise Ones

I’m looking at doing a 3 weeks Switzerland trip with my dog next end of May/early June (this can be pushed back to mid June if you guys think its safer weather wise). We’re coming from Singapore and are so excited to hike/bike the stunning trails! I spent most of yesterday looking and I’m overwhelmed at the beauty and possibilities! Every region/destination i find gets added to the list lol! We will be flying into Zurich and need to see a vet for health checks at both the start and end of our trip so we need to start and end there.

I’m thinking i could do a few day trips from Zurich in the first few days; Rhein Falls etc.

I don’t want to be moving everyday or spend hours traveling everyday (the odd long trip is ok) as I think that would be unfair on my dog; so a little base for a few days in each location would be ideal.

So far this is kinda what I’m looking at (these can be done in any order and feel free to tell me if i’m crazy or if there is a better option/region/specific place to visit etc). Are the hiking trails easily accessible with public transport (with dog in tow)?

Zurich to Lucerne

Lucerne to Interlaken (would prefer to stay in a small town close by)

Interlaken to Zermatt

Zermatt to Tincio Region

Tincio to Apenzall

Apenzal to Zurich

I’m happy to do train or car options and would love to hear opinions on both please. I’m thinking a car from Visp to Tincio/Apenzal/Zurich.

Many thanks and looking forward to your ideas

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22 July 2019 at 3:51:39 #918362

Hi Twiggy and Welcome to MySwissAlps,

How nice that you’re taking your dog along to Switzerland. Switzerland is overall a very animal friendly country allowing dogs into public transportation, even mountain transportation (without muzzle), into (most) restaurants, where they’re oft even catered for by providing them a water bowl.

With regards to traveling with your dog in public transport, please read below link:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/tr ain/practical/dogs

Of course, doing parts of your journey by car can offer you some more freedom when it comes to giving your dog a break/walk, but as traveling with the Swiss trains allows you to skip a train or two at any station, this is also a good option. See:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/ca rversustrain
– http://www.myswissalps.com/tr ain/practical/howtotra vel

To figure out connections for your itinerary (you don’t mention where you plan to stay) use the timetable provided below, a fabulous tool for planning, so make sure you read how it works:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable

You will find input and information about most of your destinations by typing them into the search bar of this page.

Happy planning and feel free to get back to us anytime.

Best,
Steph

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