[Removed user]

25 May 2014 at 14:46:36 #806385

Hello

my family and I will be visiting Switzerland from 4 to 12 August. The plan is:

-Fly into Zurich

-Take the train to Wengen

-Take day trips to interlaken, lake brienz, trummelbach falls and jungfraujoch

-After 4 days travel to Montreaux by train

-Spend 3 days in Montreaux including taking the chocolate train and visiting the gruyere factory

-Take the train from Montreaux to Zurich

Having checked prices it looks like the Swiss Pass would be the best option, cost wise even for such a short trip.

My kids are 18 and 15. The 15 year old will be 16 in December so I presume she should be free if we request a family pass? Am I right that all transport will be covered except the chocolate train and jungfraujoch, and even there I should get a discount?

Any other places to see?

Thanks – Sonali

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[Arno]

26 May 2014 at 14:19:43 #840039

Hi Sonali,

You’re right, the 15 year old travels along for free: you can order along a Swiss Family Card which includes free traveling for children up to 15. The 18 year old can get the Youth variant of the Swiss Pass: Swiss Youth Pass.

The Trümmelbach Falls are not included in the pass, and you need to pay a surcharge/reservation for the Chocolate Train. The Jungfraujoch is discounted by 25% from Wengen. The 15 year old travels along for free there as well.

See here for Swiss Pass prices & resellers, and don’t forget to check the promotions section.

As for more things to see: see the Montreux and Bernese Oberland pages for suggestions. Personally, I would include some hiking if the weather is fine. Interlaken is not a must, unless you like to go shopping.

[Removed user]

26 May 2014 at 16:57:26 #840040

Thanks Arno! Do we still need to reserve seats esp given that it’s second class? Appreciate your input and your other responses have also been very helpful!

sonali

[Arno]

26 May 2014 at 17:00:32 #840041

Hi Sonali,

I’m glad to help! Seat reservations are not required (except for the Chocolate Train), regardless of the class of travel. Please see here: http://www.myswissalps.com/train/reservations