Swiss half fare card

Hi Christina,

Yes, I think the Swiss Half Fare Card fits your plans of doing mainly local traveling.

1 & 2) The Swiss Half Fare Card page links to a map that shows where you can use it. Zurich to Kloten is included, as well as all public transport in Zurich.
3) You'll get a 50% discount on the escorted walk through the old town. More information can be found through Zürich Tourism.
4) The franc is the only official currency in Switzerland. You definitely need francs to stay there for 10 days. Rail stations, hotels and large shops often accept euro's, but will give you the change in francs. Also, the exchange rate they use can be quite expensive. Euro's can come in handy for people staying for 1-2 days only who know that their hotel accepts them, but not if you stay any longer. Credit and debit cards will be accepted in many places too by the way.

I hope this helped!

Thanks for your feedback parmo1! There's indeed a discount from the 2nd travelers for Swiss Passes: the Swiss Saver Pass is 15% cheaper. However, if you're mainly traveling for short distances like Christina has planned, such a pass for unlimited traveling is too expensive. The Swiss Half Fare Card is the cheapest pass available and provides more discount on the Jungfrau than a Swiss Pass. Even though it's valid for a month, it could be paying off in just two days, depending on what trips you've planned.

If you know every trip you are going to make, doing the math is the way to make sure that you pick the right pass.