Switzerland - what to see? For that and how much to pay?
Switzerland is one of the most expensive countries in Europe and many travelers to avoid it. Before you even
get out of the train station or airport, you may begin to wonder, "How the
hell did I spend so much money?!" But Switzerland is stunning Alps are
prepared most attractive baitfor skiers and snowboarders. What kind of lake and
mountain scenery, even cannot believe that all this is not wallpaper with high
resolution and there were no Photoshop. Country safe, delicious chocolate,
lovely people and friendly.
Possible costs
Accommodation: in hostels
starts from 26 € per night, private rooms there start at € 55 per night. Hotels
can be quite expensive, it is necessary to look to spend less than € 66 per
night. In Geneva or Zurich, rooms start at € 75 per night.
Food: bars and cafes are the
cheapest option food from € 8-12 for a light snack. If you eat in various forms
of catering, you can spend an average of € 40 a day for food.
Transportation costs: choose
hiking trails to explore the quaint town, instead of taking a taxi. Get rail
travel, and do not fly from one area of the country to another. Urban public
transport is available, easy to use and not too expensive.
Excursions: most museums worth
around € 7 for admission, day trips start at € 45.
If you want to fit into a
small budget
Buy a ticket - the biggest
expense on long journeys is transport. Do not let expensive tickets to tear
your budget. Travel can save you a lot of money. Consider moving by bus, boat,
train or elevator to get to where aspire, and save money in the end. The cost
of travel from the airport to any resort town and back should not exceed € 108.
In Switzerland, there are different systems of travel for foreigners. You can
buy in advance or directly at the box office on arrival by showing a passport.
Understand the European travel help article, " How cheap trip from point A
to point B ". Detailed
Consider the cost of cable
cars - Although it is fun and exciting movement, it is also one of the most
expensive types of transport.
Buy train tickets in advance -
While the train ride is cheaper than a plane, you can get even cheaper rates by
booking a train ticket in advance.
Be careful with restaurants -
What would keep the budget under control buy food in the store and cook you.
The best place to buy products - Migros. This supermarket, which can be found
everywhere and it, offers low-cost products. In any case, Switzerland is not as
gourmet as its neighbors Italy and France.
Couchsurfing - Operate
Couchsurfing, no other factor will not have the same critical if you are on a
tight budget. You Switzerland you will find many owners easy, free "sofa
surfing". A few tips to optimize the cost of living.
What to see and do
Ski resort of Zermatt.
Switzerland offers probably the best ski resorts in the world, and Zermatt
embodiment of this "high-achieving". View of the Matterhorn peak on
which Zermatt hard not to look all the time, became the hallmark of Switzerland
in the world. By the way chocolate Toblerone - shows and copies of the
Matterhorn. Getting to Zermatt is not so easy, from both airports it far better
on the train cars at the resort are not allowed. If you have a lot of luggage
it will drive up to the station electric trolley or horse-drawn sleigh. As a
self-organize a trip to a ski resorts in Switzerland.
Spring Carnival Fasnacht -
held in Basel, is a celebration not to be missed. It takes place for three
days, three days are expected not only tourists, but locals are waiting for
them to still look great. The café is open day and night, and not only these
days the city is not no doors are closed.
Geneva - the third largest
city in Switzerland. On the waterfront of Geneva offers a magnificent view of
the lake (Geneva or Lake Leman). The city has many museums, the largest
fountain in the world and a collection of restaurants to satisfy any tourist.
Visit Bern - the capital of
Switzerland. Bern has a wonderful old town (cataloged World Heritage by
UNESCO), which will cause you to wander through it all day, and maybe more than
one. Cathedral, the Federal Parliament, Bear Pit and exciting sightseeing tours
on rafts and bicycles.
Lucerne and Mount Pilatus. I
stop for a day in the charming medieval town if the weather did not disappoint,
you will like: wooden covered footbridge and the oldest wooden building of the
country. Mt. Pilatus, just outside the city of Lucerne, the mountain with
breathtaking views. From the city, you can take a cable car to the top and go
hiking trails, eating large spoon views of the Swiss Alps.
Rhine Falls - spend half a day
with views of the largest waterfall in Europe. In a small cafe next to a
waterfall can be a tasty snack, if you have not brought with them sandwiches.
Nearby, in the town of Schaffhausen, you will find a medieval castle, which has
a budget hostel.
Visit in Zurich - the largest
city in Switzerland. Interesting old town full of water - two rivers and a huge
lake. The oldest in Switzerland and perhaps in all of Europe, urban stone
houses of the 14th century. Zoo in Zurich is also good.
Interlaken - winter, summer or
in the off-season - always an explosion of emotions. Interlaken is a great
outdoor adventure park. If you are looking for adrenaline, you are here:
skydiving over Swiss glaciers, water skiing, skiing, hiking, biking, rafting,
etc. Summer gap in the Alps. Interlaken.
Canton Grisons - a unique
nature reserve retroromanskogo language (Latin). Ancient village house with a
sign in Latin and very old church. Here, a series of "Devil's
Bridge", which became famous after the campaign of Suvorov, and the
monument of the Russian army?
Montreux Riviera - many towns,
flowing into one another, nestled along the Lake Geneva. There are a lot of
interesting things, such as the Museum of the Olympic Committee in Lausanne,
and the very mountainous Lausanne is very picturesque. Visit the vineyards that
overlook the lake, the ancient Castle of Chillon, Montreux and the town
associated with the name of Nabokov and famous for its annual jazz festival.
Go hiking - in Switzerland
over 48 300 km of hiking trails. There are day trips and multi-day hiking
options. Experience the beauty of this mountainous country; it is best to his
feet.
Lugano - the southernmost,
warmest, most Italian city of Switzerland. Plenty of water and low, as if
covered with moss and small mountain towns wonderful Locarno, Ancona. In summer
there is where to swim. There is a chocolate museum, castles, fortresses and
ancient churches, however, as elsewhere in Switzerland.
