SWITZERLAND TRAVEL GUIDE

As one of Europe’s most expensive country, Switzerland is often overlooked by many budget travelers. There is here, I can tell you that before you exit the train station, you begin to wonder “how the heck did I spend so much money?!” But that being said, Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places on earth – his house to the lake, picturesque mountains, the medieval town walled small, towering peaks, beautiful churches, and endless green fields you want to run through.Everything runs on time here, chocolate is amazing, this is a safe country, and everyone is super nice.The country rocks no matter what time of year you visit, and, because I am a budget traveler, this guide will help you to Swiss domestic travel on a budget! Typical Costs Accommodation – Hostel hostel 30 CHF per night average, and private rooms start around 75 CHF per night for a single room. Hotels can be quite expensive, and you should look to spend about 85-115 CHF per night for a double room in a budget hotel (on the low end). Geneva or Zurich, rooms start higher, starting around 100 CHF per night. A good alternative to hotels is Airnb, where a private room in someone’s home started about 50 CHF. Food – Although eating out is pricey in this country (as a comparison easily Starbucks is $ 8 USD while McDonlads $ 15 USD), you can keep your budget in check by going to the local supermarket grocery store and buy your own. You will spend approximately 50-100 CHF per week for the basics like pasta, bread ingredients, sauces, rice, eggs, and fruit and vegetables. Supermarkets also sell are made before meals for between CHF 5-9. Bars and cafes is the cheapest food choices, costs about 9-15 CHF a special lunch. Restaurant with table service is approximately 20 CHF 40 CHF for lunch and for dinner (starter, main, and drink) to start (the price goes up from there, and I saw some restaurant reviews ask for a 35 CHF main course). You will often find pizza for around 20 CHF in a restaurant. If you’re eating out (but still try to stick to the budget), you will spend an average of 45 CHF per day on food. From there, the sky is the limit! For self-serve regular meals out, expect to spend about 20 CHF for a day. Transportation costs – ocal bus around the city and town from 2.50 to 4.50 CHF price, depending on the length of time and number of regions you travel. Intercity train costs a lot money. For example, Bern to Geneva (a two-hour boat) Price 50 CHF! Expect to pay anywhere between 28-50 CHF for a second class train ticket between the cities. Switzerland does not have a system of inter-city buses in large this time of writing. Activities – Most of the museum entry cost around 10 CHF. If you are a student, you will save 2-4 CHF devaluation of your admission (make sure to have your student ID with you), while the all day excursion hiking or work adventure began around 70 CHF. Paragliding costs about 160 CHF and a little more in the winter. Skiing and ski lifts tickets can cost CHF 27-75 per day (depending on the mountain), and 6 day pass costs 4-5 times daily pass price, so if you’re staying for a while, buy that.Boat tours are not that expensive. For example, a ticket from Lucerne Weggis (14 km) will reset about 20 CHF, unless you have a rail pass or tourist card that gets you in free or discounted. Top Things to See and Do in Switzerland Ski the Matterhorn – Switzerland offers the best skiing in the world, and the Matterhorn is the epitome of all. You will have to take a trip by train or bus into the city as cars are not allowed. Not only do you need to ski here, but you can come to admire what is really a pollutant switzerland_skier_zermatt Join in the Fasnacht Spring Carnival – Situated in Basel, this is a festival not to be missed. Is a three-day festival, café is open day and night not much else in town or off. That is something that is highly anticipated by both tourists and locals. 2012-02-28-fshnk_010 Explore Geneva – Is the third largest city in Switzerland, Geneva offers spectacular views of the city’s lakes (Lake Geneva), a lot of museums, the largest fountain in the world, and a collection of restaurants to meet anyone’s taste. Trains-in-Lavaux Visit the capital, Bern – Capital of Switzerland, Bern has a wonderful old town that you would want to walk around all day long. Also, do not forget to check the federal Parliament.