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13 July 2014 at 22:23:37 #806511

Hi

We are a family of 6 adults and have a swiss saver 8 day pass for our visit to switzerland in end of july. The chocolate train ride is turning out to be too expensive so I wanted to know whether I can do it on my own. We will be starting from interlaken to cover this trip in 1 day so wanted to know whether the entry into the cailler chocolate factory, guyere cheese factory and chateu de chillon free with our swiss pass. Also I wanted to know how much time(including waiting time) would be required for these 3 trips and also wanted to know whether the golden pass line is free with the swiss pass and whether we need a reservation for 6 ppl on it since it being a tourist season.

Would really appreciate your help.Thank You

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[Arno]

14 July 2014 at 5:32:46 #840610

Hi ankit21j,

The entrance is free with your pass. The Golden Pass line is free (see here) and you don’t need reservations. This will take a full day I recommend to leave early. This topic may be useful for you too.

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14 July 2014 at 6:00:15 #840611

Hi Arno,

Thanks for your prompt reply, it has helped a lot. Although I wanted to know one more thing whether, it being end of july will there be long queues for the chocolate ,cheese factory and the chillon castle?

[Arno]

14 July 2014 at 6:05:59 #840612

Hi ankit21j,

I can’t say for your specific day and time, but in general this is high season and it will be busy. Queues are very well possible. You may want to plan you favorite attractions first in case you decide to skip one of the three. It’s quite a lot for one day.

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14 July 2014 at 6:17:58 #840613

Hi Arno,

Thanks for the advice. I think I may skip the cheese factory. Wise choice? Which one would you suggest

[Arno]

14 July 2014 at 12:18:39 #840614

Hi ankit21j,

That would be my choice too I guess. But it’s a personal preference; other people may choose differently.

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14 July 2014 at 16:43:33 #840615

Hi Arno

Thanks a lot for all your help..I have my trip all figured out now.

[andrew]

16 July 2014 at 12:57:02 #840616

Hi, I’d be interested to know your reaction to the chocolate factory. It’s an excellent opportunity for them to advertise to you, to purchase chocolates and people watch. Otherwise, and this very much is a personal opinion, we thought it a waste of time. Had we been shown the chocolates being made and told more about the manufacturing process, I think we would have been a bit more impressed. Otherwise … sorry. Andrew

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16 July 2014 at 13:15:10 #840617

Hi Andrew,

I was earlier planning to do the golden pass line from interlaken at 0908 to reach montreaux at 1213 to cover the chocolate factory and the chateau di chillon and then bak to interlaken..but I just realized that I would be running a marathon to cover these two places so was contemplating to skip the chocolate factory and rather explore montreux and your post just made my decision easier..so thx

[Removed user]

16 July 2014 at 13:23:38 #840618

Hi Arno,

Could you help me with another question whether you are allowed to carry luggage on the golden pass line from interlaken to lucerne

[Annika]

17 July 2014 at 5:54:38 #840619

Hi ankit21j,

Luggage is no problem, it is allowed in all trains.

Kind regards,

Annika

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17 July 2014 at 7:31:06 #840620

Hi Annika,

Thanks a lot for all your help..You guys are doing a great job..

[Beauty]

17 July 2014 at 21:25:43 #840621

Hi,

You can watch a chocolate show in the Grand Restaurant Schuh (pronounced as ‘shoe’ ) in Interlaken if you are planning to stay nearby. There’s a show time everyday @ 5 pm.We paid 44 chf for 2 adults and 1 child but at the end of the show we got voucher worth 24chf (i.e, 8 chf each) which could be used in the shop to by some chocolate. You also get to taste some good chocolates during the show. It was a nice show.

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17 July 2014 at 21:29:02 #840622

Hi Beauty,

Thanks for the tip. I think we will definately go there.