Swiss visit in Christmas time-help needed

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    11 December 2014 at 18:22:04 #806760

    Dear Arno & Annika,We are visiting Swizerland for first time from London.We are family of four with 2 kids(9&7 yrs).Need your suggestions :We are reaching Zurich on 24th dec 2014 afternoon and after 1 night stay will go to Lucerne and mount Titlis next day.Our return is from Geneva to London.

    1)For 2 night stay (25th and 26th dec 2014) in Lucerne ,visit to mount Titlias & Interlaken,Should we take swiss felxi saver pass or swiss pass as plan to go Geneva by train.

    2)For going to Geneva from Lucerne,which panoramic train you will suggest(golden pass or glacier) for best views and journey?

    3)Kindly suggest suitable clothing specially in Mount Titlis.Can snow clothings could be rented for kids,in case one needs?

    Thanks in advance,

    Cheers,

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    Arno
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    11 December 2014 at 18:49:25 #841407

    Dear RashUK,

    What is the date and time of your flight back, and what is your arrival time in Zurich? Thanks!

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    11 December 2014 at 19:01:26 #841408

    Hi Arno,We reaching Zurich on 24th dec 2014 3.30pm from London and coming back to London from Geneva on 28thdec2014 3.30pm.Thanks.

    Arno
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    12 December 2014 at 9:56:46 #841409

    Hi RashUK,

    I would suggest this:

    The reasoning behind this: for a short first time visit Lucerne is a nicer place to spend time than Zurich. Also this plan prevents you from doing a return trip from Lucerne to Interlaken and back. You’ll pass through Interlaken anyway on the Golden Pass line, so why not spend the night there and do a local day trip on the 26th or 27th. This also allows you to visit the Titlis on either the 25th or morning of the 26th, whenever the weather is best. Another option is to skip the night in Montreux and do the entire trip from Interlaken to Geneva early on the 28th, in order to have an extra day in Interlaken. Please see the above links for more information like activities, hotel suggestions, etc.

    There is a shop that rents gear at the Titlis valley station. It will be cold up there!

    A Swiss Half Fare Card will probably be the cheapest option. With a Swiss Flexi Pass though, you don’t have to buy tickets all the time, so that’s more convenient. The children travel for free, see the pass pages.

    Have fun!

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    12 December 2014 at 15:57:51 #841410

    Hi Arno,Thanks a lot for the help.Great site with lot of info and help.Thanks 🙂

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