İsviçre: Neutral Country… For this reason, it is a country that has become the base of global organizations such as the United Nations and the European Union. It is a magnificent country reminiscent of a paradise with its beautiful mountains, peaks and lakes. In this article Travel tips for Switzerland I will give. What you need to know before going to Switzerland, you will find small notes.
Switzerland is very important to us because it hosted the Lausanne and Montreux agreements. Switzerland's neutrality has one exception: During World War II, Nazi gold/coins are said to have been stored in Swiss Banks. That's why it got a lot of backlash.
Isn't Switzerland the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the name of Switzerland? You are not at all wrong about this. Because Switzerland is the most expensive country I have ever seen in Europe. If you're going to go to Switzerland, don't forget to put this in your pocket.
Switzerland is still not in the European Union. It allows free movement for Schengen, but of course does not accept the Euro. 1 Swiss Fang (CHF) is equivalent to approximately 1,4 Turkish Lira.
Swiss Tips
Let's come to the important tips for Switzerland;
Food in Switzerland is really expensive. Even if you eat fast food (Mc Donalds, Burger King), which you think is the cheapest meal, you will have to pay at least 20 TL. My advice is to meet your food needs from the “Take Away” style places you will come across a lot or to shop at the frequently found markets such as Migros, Coop and Spar. Prices are more affordable than restaurants. You will not see another country where Migros is so common.
If you are going to visit more than one city and make a lot of transfers while in Switzerland, you can get a Swiss Pass. There are different price options depending on the days you will stay. I suggest you review it. When you buy one of the packages, you can benefit from all means of transportation (it doesn't matter whether it is in the city or outside the city). There are some exceptions, they also have discounts.
Switzerland has an amazing transport network. It is possible to reach even the most remote corners by train. Even at altitudes of 3000 meters. Since it is a small country, it takes the longest 2-2,5 hours between cities. The view is also very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend the train journey.
It is impossible not to go to the Alps when you have been to Switzerland, it is unthinkable, should not be thought of. You can also reach the highest points of the Alps by train. However, you need to book in advance for some trains. Especially on the cog trains that go up to the heights. If you don't book early in the morning, you may have to wait the next day.
Tourism Offices in Switzerland – Tourist Info's are very helpful. They tirelessly answer your questions with all the details. You can ask for help in any matter.
Switzerland is a very organized and sensitive country in terms of obeying the rules. The order is already evident.
Although it is very mountainous, the bicycle is widely used. Unlike other European countries, it is extremely new here, mountain bikes are on the streets. For example, almost all of the bicycles in Amsterdam are very old.
On the streets or on the tram, you see plenty of locals or tourists dressed in ski clothes and holding boards, don't be surprised.
Switzerland, a country of mountains. A must-see country for those who love green, mountains and lakes…
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hello, if I am lucky on September 16th, I will be in zurich, switzerland. I want to visit those beautiful villages and alps mountains.
Mr. Hasan, you can travel very easily, Switzerland is very developed in terms of tourism.
If you go to any tourist information office and ask for help, they will even draw you a route.
pleasant walks
I got a 22-day Schengen visa from Switzerland. I will pass not only to Switzerland, but also to Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, possibly.
Have a pleasant journey.
Hello,
I think there are booths where we can buy tickets at all main bus stops and train stations in Switzerland. I wonder if he's working with coins here? Or does it accept credit cards?
Thank you
Hello Elif,
I traveled by train in Switzerland and bought tickets from machines with a credit card.
Yours
Hello, we are going to Geneva as a student group for CERN, your article has helped us a lot. I have a few questions about transportation, is there anything like the istanbulkart we use in Turkey? So something with balance that we can go and buy one for three days and use for fifteen people. Because we also want to go to France. Thank you very much ^.^
Hello,
You cannot use a single card for 15 people, you can get cards for everyone, such as 3 days 7 days 10 days.
Yours
Switzerland is such a beautiful place, what about living there and the situation of our expats?
Hello Yasin,
I am describing the places I have visited. The stories of the people I met there… The situation of expatriates is not the subject of this blog.
Thank you for your interest
next month we are going to zurich for business for a few days. Can we escape to the alps for a Sunday, leaving in the morning and returning in the evening? we think, do you have an idea? 🙂
Hello,
You can get on and off very easily during the day.
It is possible to go by train, if you look at the hours of the peak trains before you go, you will not miss their time.
Alps are very beautiful, I am sure you will enjoy it 🙂
Lausanne is a dream city
I agree with you 🙂
Hello,
You have described Switzerland in a wonderful way, very briefly. Switzerland, where I stayed for education, is a country that has taken its place in my life with its beauty, nature and order. They are so sensitive about punctuality that SBB (Federal Railways) publishes a report on delays exceeding 3 minutes every year, and it becomes a news enough to be on the first page in these newspapers. It was 3% when I was there 🙂
I will find the opportunity to go on vacation again.
Yours
The train network and stations are in very good condition as you mentioned, if you are planning to travel the country, trains should definitely be preferred. Unlike many European countries, I can say that trains do not rotate. At least I've never come across it. In addition, the structure and signs inside each train station are the same. There are toilets, showers, safes, currency exchange and market at each station. In addition, train stations are generally located in the city center.
Nice presentation; Swiss people should give you an award. Very nice comment. I didn't see it, but I felt like I saw it. It is a country that witnessed many historical events.
Thank you Mr. Ökkeş, I hope you will go too one day...
When I went to Switzerland, my first reaction was “The streets of this city smell of wealth”… There is a very natural life there, but also artificial. The month blanc bridge was incredible, I liked it, and the imposing banks. worth a visit but 4 days is enough to visit =)))
Lausanne and Montreux are highly recommended…
It's a very nice, descriptive article. Thank you for sharing your experiences. 🙂