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Hello all,
Goodday to you.
I will travel to Switzerland this March 2020. We are family of four (me, my husband, 7 and 3 years old kids). We will be travelling by car since we are coming from France and will travel further to Germany, Netherlands and Belgium.
I only have 4 days in Switzerland. My plan is :
Day 1: Grindelwald to First Mountain & Mannlichen Royal Walk (Night in Spiez)
Day 2: Lauterbrunnen to Schilthorn & Staubbach Falls (Night in Spiez)
Day 3: Mount Titlis & Lucernen old city (night in Lucerne)
Day 4: Zurich city & Rheinfalls
I need your advise if Swiss Half Fare card is the best option for my family trip.
(Does my 7 and 3 years old kids travel for free with this Swiss Half Fare Card?)
Im willing to reconsider if I should buy STP (3 days package) instead.
Your response is much appreciated. Thank you.
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Normally the Swiss Half-fare Card is the best option if you are driving. Get a Swiss Family Card (free with the SHFC) so your 7-year old will travel free. Your 3-year old is free anyway.
But to be sure (if you can be bothered for such a short visit) . . . . Based on your personal itinerary you should read “How to choose the best travel pass” (http://www.myswissalps.com/train/ticketspasses/practical/chooserailpass), download the handy spreadsheet calculator and do the math. The spreadsheet also includes links to the “Where it’s valid” page for all available passes. Be sure to check those pages for each pass you are considering. Study the map AND read all the text on those pages to fully understand what is covered by the respective pass.
For checking timetables see http://www.myswissalps.com/forum/topic/checking-train-timetables.
Hi Shazia154,
I would also recommend the Swiss Half Fare Card if you are driving: http://www.myswissalps.com/swisshalffarecard and just as Rockoyster mentioned, get also the Swiss Family Card for your oldest (http://www.myswissalps.com/swissfamilycard). For your youngest you do not need any pass, he/she travels for free.
These pages can be also useful for you:
- Grindelwald: http://www.myswissalps.com/grindelwald
- Jungfrau region: http://www.myswissalps.com/jungfrauregion/activities
- Schilthorn: http://www.myswissalps.com/schilthorn/gettingthere
- Lauterbrunnen: http://www.myswissalps.com/lauterbrunnen
- Lucerne: http://www.myswissalps.com/lucerne and http://www.myswissalps.com/museumoftransport (your kids would love it)
- Titlis: http://www.myswissalps.com/titlis/gettingthere
- Rhine falls: http://www.myswissalps.com/rhinefalls
- Zurich: http://www.myswissalps.com/zurich and http://www.myswissalps.com/hiking/zurich
- Hiking – Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg: http://www.myswissalps.com/hiking/lauterbrunnen-stechelberg/route
And at least some tips regarding driving in Switzerland:
- http://www.myswissalps.com/car
- http://www.myswissalps.com/car/drivinginthemountains
- http://www.myswissalps.com/carversustrain
- http://www.myswissalps.com/motorwayvignette
Ildiko
I am afraid you will see to much in only 4 days travelling. Don’t go in a hurry when visiting Switzerland, it is such a beautifull country.
Good luck and best wishes preparing your trip.
Wiel.
Hello,
It looks like you are planning to see the Rheinfall at the end of the Swiss segment of your trip. I’m not sure where you are then heading for in Germany, but if you have the time, I would recommend a side-trip to Stein am Rhein, not far at all from the Rheinfall, about a 22 minute drive (20.2 km) away. Check out the following: http://www.traveltyrol.com/stein-am-rhein/. The following video features both the Rheinfall and Stein am Rhein: youtu.be/fEfA1PyIp8A
Thank you for your help!
Thank you..now its crystal clear.. I cant wait for my short trip
Yes I know its such a short trip. I will do Swiss on its own next time if I got the chance 🙂
I will visit Black Forest, Germany after Rhein Falls.
Thanks for your suggestion, I have googled it, such a beautiful place!
Will do if I got the time
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