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Hi sunny1,
Thanks for your compliments!
1. No, children up to 5 travel for free and do not require any ticket. You do need an ID that proves their age.
2. About CHF 130 per adult.
3. Interlaken is located in the valley and a bit city-like, so the views are pretty limited. But if you’re in the right spot, and have a south facing room, it’s still very nice as you can see as far as the Jungfrau. You’ll find hotel suggestions here. I’m glad to provide more specific suggestions. Please let us know your budget.
4. The Glacier Express is indeed not operational during your stay, but all the regular trains on that route still are. But it’s not a good idea when based in Interlaken as it’s too far away.
5. You don’t get a discount on accommodation with a Swiss Travel Pass.
6. That depends on what you intend to do. If it’s hiking, please see here. Further tips are on our weather page.
7. Yes, you can. Lucerne takes nearly 2 hours one way, and Zermatt 2 to 2.5 hours.
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Hi Arno
Thanks for your prompt reply.
1. Even childern under 5 dont require tickets in Jungfrau region or in any panoramic trains ?
2.what do you think would be best to stay in Interlaken hotels or Chalets ?
3. Is it possible if you ca make a a brief itineary for 3 nights in interlaken including visit to Lucrene and Zermatt and places to see in all this places.
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Hi sunny1,
1. They don’t need tickets anywhere. All they need is a seat reservation for the very few scenic trains that require them, like the Glacier Express. But such trains do not seem to fit into your plans.
2. Hotels are best for short stays. Most chalets and apartments are only available for a week or longer, although you can check for exceptions. You can have a look at http://www.en.e-domizil.ch/ holiday-houses/ch/ jungfrauregion/interla ken/ 854/1040110/ for apartments and http://www.hotelscombined.com / Place/Interlaken.htm for hotels.
3. Sorry, we don’t make itineraries. That’s up to you as it should be based on your personal interest, pace of travel and budget. But, feel free to post your tentative plans for feedback. Our site offers lots of suggestions and practical tips. See “Getting started” and “What to do” in the top menu. The Interlaken page will also be helpful. One key thing to know is that you should be flexible and adapt to the weather. So make a list of what you want to do, and make your decision for the next day based on the weather forecast.
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Hi Arno
Is the Swiss Travel pass and Interrail Switzerland Pass are same. what is the difference between then and which one should I go for as I live in UK. I am asking this question because there is a massive price difference between both, if they both work same way I might go for Interrail Switzerland pass ?
Please Advise.
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Hi sunny1,
The passes are not the same. We don’t have Interrail pages yet (planned for 2016) but what’s included is basically identical to Eurail passes. You can compare that to the Swiss Travel Pass: myswissalps.com/ swisstravelpass/ validity.
A Swiss Travel Pass is more comprehensive, and available with a 20% discount, see http://www.swisstravelsystem. co.uk/ en/node/66 and here.