[Janestho24]

4 July 2019 at 13:39:02 #822647

My husband (69 years old) and I (67 years old) are planning to visit Switzerland between 19 Dec and 26 Dec this year. My main destination is Montreux (to see the Santa Claus flying over in the sky). I wonder if you all can give me some advice , your experiences and hotels you stayed . I also wish to visit the Rhine Falls.

• After arrival in Zurich (19/12) in the afternoon, check in hotel.
• On the next day (20/12), proceed to Montreux by train,visit Montreux Noel.
• On 21/12 (Sat), visit Rochers-de-Naya.
• On 22/12, go back to Zurich.
• On 23/12, go to Schaffhausen and The Stein Am Rhein (Christmas market) but do not know which hotel(3 star) to stay near to Rhine Waterfall.
• Actually, Basel and Bern are to be included if possible. Need to leave Zurich on 26/12. Looking forward to your assistance. Thank you.

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[Annika]

4 July 2019 at 15:32:08 #916894

Hi Janestho24 and welcome to MySwissAlps!

Great that you get to spend Christmas in Switzerland. Please find some tips below:

• you can easily visit Stein am Rhein and the Rhine Falls from Zurich (myswissalps.com/rhinef alls/gettingthere), so if you find a hotel there that suits your needs, you won’t have to look for one near the falls: http://www.myswissalps.com/zu rich/hotels. Day trips to Basel and Bern are doable from Zurich as well;
• the timetable allows you to plan all of your trips: https://www.myswissalp s.com/timetable;
• our hotel tips for Montreux are listed at http://www.myswissalps.com/mo ntreux/hotels;
• forum member Maggie wrote an excellent trip report on several Christmas markets, which is probably interesting for you: myswissalps.com/forum/ topic/maggies-december-trip-report;
• our section on Christmas markets can be found at myswissalps.com/activi ties/christmasmarkets.

Will you be using public transportation? If so, an 8 day Swiss Travel Pass will be very convenient: myswissalps.com/swisst ravelpass.

[Janestho24]

4 July 2019 at 17:45:38 #916895

Thank you very much Annika for the tips:)