Average Daily Travel Cost, Per Person
All Travelers
| Switzerland Average Daily Travel Cost: | Sfr 175.87 |
| Accommodation1 | Sfr 115.78 |
| Food2 | Sfr 41.83 |
| Water2 | Sfr 3.50 |
| Local Transportation1 | Sfr 12.52 |
| Entertainment1 | Sfr 21.30 |
| Communication2 | - |
| Tips and Handouts1 | Sfr 6.00 |
| Intercity Transportation1 | Sfr 25.71 |
| Souvenirs1 | Sfr 30.00 |
| Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps1 | - |
| Alcohol2 | Sfr 14.91 |
Switzerland Tourist Information
Most people who travel to Switzerland go there to see the Alps. They're dramatic, they're beautiful, and they're not like anywhere else on earth. The highest peak in Switzerland is Dufourspitze, which stands 4,634 meters high. If you travel to Switzerland in the winter, it has some of the best skiing and winter sports in the world. If you're not a winter sport enthusiast, you can head here in the summer months and enjoy some wonderful hiking or hope from charming village to village.
While the Alps are easily the biggest draw to Switzerland, there are definitely some less famous attractions. Switzerland has some absolutely beautiful lakes, as well as rolling hills and flat plains.
Whenever you visit, it's important to realize that Switzerland can be an expensive destination. Come prepared, and accept that it will cost you something, but enjoy it none the less.
While the Alps are easily the biggest draw to Switzerland, there are definitely some less famous attractions. Switzerland has some absolutely beautiful lakes, as well as rolling hills and flat plains.
Whenever you visit, it's important to realize that Switzerland can be an expensive destination. Come prepared, and accept that it will cost you something, but enjoy it none the less.
Switzerland's Top Tourist Attractions
Chateau de Chillon: A wonderfully preserved medieval castle dating back to the 11th century. This castle is beautifully situated on the shore of Lake Geneva.
The Gruyere Region: A beautiful region with rolling green hills. Its the best place to sample some fondue, made with the Gruyere cheese that originated in this area.
Rhine Falls: The largest waterfall in Europe, you can catch a boat to the middle of the river to get perfect views of the falls.
The Gruyere Region: A beautiful region with rolling green hills. Its the best place to sample some fondue, made with the Gruyere cheese that originated in this area.
Rhine Falls: The largest waterfall in Europe, you can catch a boat to the middle of the river to get perfect views of the falls.
Popular Food in Switzerland
Zurcher Geschnetzeltes: A dish that includes thin strips of veal served with mushrooms and a cream sauce along side a potato side dish.
Cervelat: The national sausage of Switzerland, made from beef, bacon, and pork rind.
Fondue: A Swiss cooking style where cheese is melted in a pot on the table and served with bread or potatoes.
Cervelat: The national sausage of Switzerland, made from beef, bacon, and pork rind.
Fondue: A Swiss cooking style where cheese is melted in a pot on the table and served with bread or potatoes.
Cities in Switzerland
Bern is the capital city of Switzerland.
Basel is the capital city of Kanton Basel-Stadt.
Fribourg is the capital city of Canton de Fribourg.
Geneva is the capital city of Canton de Geneve.
Lausanne is the capital city of Canton de Vaud.
Lucerne is the capital city of Kanton Luzern.
Sion is the capital city of Canton du Valais.
Zurich is the capital city of Kanton Zurich.
Baden, Bosingen, Haag (Rheintal), Interlaken, Montreux, Thun, Winterthur, Zermatt
Basel is the capital city of Kanton Basel-Stadt.
Fribourg is the capital city of Canton de Fribourg.
Geneva is the capital city of Canton de Geneve.
Lausanne is the capital city of Canton de Vaud.
Lucerne is the capital city of Kanton Luzern.
Sion is the capital city of Canton du Valais.
Zurich is the capital city of Kanton Zurich.
Baden, Bosingen, Haag (Rheintal), Interlaken, Montreux, Thun, Winterthur, Zermatt
Hotels and Hostels in Switzerland
Hotel Restaurant Panorama
Aeschlen ob Gunten ,
Aeschlen ob Gunten,
Switzerland,
3656
Private
$97.61
Our lovely lodging lies in the lovely and attractive village Aeschlen (760 ms) over ocean, surrounded of flowery, mountain, meadows, cool forests and rocky gorges, eight km from Thun and 15 km from Interlaken.
Cube Savognin
Veia Sandeilas 12 ,
Savognin,
Switzerland,
7460
Dorm
$63.45
Private
$63.45
Cube Savogin is a mere 50m away from the cable car. Sensational wide angle panaramas from 2670m above ocean level, over 80km of ski pistes of all degrees of difficulty, and complimentary ride areas, 140 km mountain bike ways, swimming lake in summer.
Janis Apartment
Klostergässli 29 ,
Interlaken,
Switzerland,
3800
Private
$42.7
Modern vacation apartment with Swiss chalet design feel. Free WLan. five minutes from middle of Interlaken. Stunning mountain panaramas.
Travel Tips for Switzerland
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Discount Transportation Passes
By backpackguru
(Photographic Voyage) on Nov 20, 2011 in Intercity Transportation
There are many ways to get discounts on transportation tickets in Switzerland. You can, and definitely should take advantage of some of the discount opportunities available. There's a "Half-Fare Card" you can purchase which will save you 50% on all national trains and buses. Make sure you push the 1/2 button when you purchase a ticket. This indicates you have the Half Fare Card, which you should already have in your possession. The conductor is likely to check for the card, so no fudging. A one month Half Fare Card costs about CHF99, while the annual card costs around CHF165.
Another option is to buy a Swisspas, which gives you access to national buses and trans in addition to privately operated boats, cable cars and ski lifts. These are much more expensive, with a four day pass costing about CHF 260.
All passes can be bought in any train station ticket office.
Another option is to buy a Swisspas, which gives you access to national buses and trans in addition to privately operated boats, cable cars and ski lifts. These are much more expensive, with a four day pass costing about CHF 260.
All passes can be bought in any train station ticket office.
Quick Facts
- 5% - 15%
- 1.5 Euros
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The local water is safe to drink.
- No
US Embassy Information
Bern, Switzerland
Sulgeneckstrasse 19
CH-3007 Bern, Switzerland
031 357 70 11
bernacs@state.gov
http://bern.usembassy.gov/
Sulgeneckstrasse 19
CH-3007 Bern, Switzerland
031 357 70 11
bernacs@state.gov
http://bern.usembassy.gov/
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