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Zürich views Zürich

19 Reviews We spent New Year count-down on a S-train but it doesn't matter, we didn't miss Zurich highlight of a night - the fireworks. If you want best views it is good to be early somewhere by the Zurich lake...

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Old town Bern

20 Reviews Bern's citizens discovered the advantage of adding arcades to their houses already in the late middle ages. The houses can be enlarged without buying more ground if the sidewalks are covered, and the...

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Outside Zürich Zürich

7 Reviews Another idea to escape the hectic city - as beautiful as Zürich might be, it *is* very busy - is a day trip to the Alps. They're actually not *that* far away, you can see the Alps on a good day from...

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Fountains Bern

7 Reviews Already in the middle ages the town had a supply system of running water, first with small wooden fountains. From the 16th century, the fountains were erected in stone and decorated with sculptures....

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Explore the City Streets Zürich

10 Reviews You can have a City Tour with the "Classic Trolley" (styled on those of yesteryear) to discover Zurich. Because the audio taped commentary is available in 8 languages, you will have a far more...

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Markets and shopping Bern

6 Reviews Go shopping! I've heard that Bern is a big shopping destination for many people. The good thing about the city is that even in terrible weather, snow/rain, most of the city is made of covered...

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Bahnhofstrasse Zürich

8 Reviews In 2010 we got new LED christmas lights in Bahnhofstrasse. They are called Lucy and don't shine all that brightly. They were improved this year in 2011 but still some buildings are lit up so bright...

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River Aare Bern

7 Reviews The park next to the cathedral is a great place at dusk, when people gather here to see the sunset behind the Kirchenfeld Bridge high above the Aare river. The park is on its own little terrace above...

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Lake Zürich (Zürichsee) Zürich

7 Reviews No matter how many thing you have to do (if you are on a business trip) don't forget to take a small boat trip in the lake of Zurich... very nice and relaxing, it will give you very pleasant...

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House of Parliament Bern

4 Reviews This building is the house of parliament. Guided tours Daily In English, French, German and Italian Monday through Saturday at 9 :00 a.m., 10 :a.m., 11 :a.m., 2 :00 p.m., 3 :p.m. and 4 :p.m. The...

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Zürich churches Zürich

7 Reviews Shall I tell? If I do you won't get the same thrill. Oh, go on then! It was going into the Fraumünster, looking up, and realising that those weren't just ordinary stained-glass windows - they are in...

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Cathedral - Münster Bern

4 Reviews When visiting Bern, it is absolutely necessary to go up to the top of the Münster Cathedral. The hundred + steps and the small entrance fee are worth it to see the city spread out beneath your feet....

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Zürich airport Zürich

4 Reviews Picture of Lufthansa flight coming in for a landing at Zurich airport. Smooth landing and you move quickly through the airport to collect your luggage. A train takes you into Zurich, I think the...

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Cows everywhere Zürich

6 Reviews I was looking for cows for whose Zurich is (was?) famous for sometimes by the end of last century and it's not an easy thing to find - and especially if you don't know where they are now, so I almost...

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Davos tips on a Zurich page Zürich

6 Reviews This is the highest town in Europe. Its air is very clean, and I guess is about the cleanest town in Europe. I guess it will be a condusive place for sports men and women to train for...

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Niederdorf Zürich

1 Review Niederdorf or the old city is probably the best part of Zurich.. When you visit Zurich do notspend much time at bahnhof street, just pass to the niederdorf street and oberdorf.. Niederdorf is a...

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Good to know!

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This is not a favorite thing but i think a general information for all travellers: More and more airports are strictly enforcing carry-on baggage regulations in the interest of your in-flight own safety and comfort, so do here. So if you are travelling in the country, please take note what to pack before your departure. Carry-on baggage must not contain any dangerous goods and it must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin. Laptops allowed but have to pass in the scanning maschine without its bag. Watches and belts have to undergo scanning too.. Unfortunately, there are still some passengers who do not observe the regulations thus causing sometimes the delays.

Bringing liquids on board!

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The European Union brought new wide security provisions which have been adopted for the country by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation. These are applicable for all airports within EU and Switzerland. Under the new rules are; liquids, gels and creams may be taken on board provided they are in containers of 100 ml or less which are transparently carried in a resealable plastic bags up to 1 liter in volume. Per passenger 1 bag and they are available at various retail airport outlets or at the spot before passing the customs. Mostly, there are security personnels distributing it. Liquids purchased at an EU airport duty- free shops can be also be taken on board under the new regulations.

Import Telephone Numbers

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This has nothing to do with favourite thing but useful to haveEmergency Calls:117 Police in case of emergencies 118 Fire Brigade 144 Ambulance (not in all areas) Informations Services:111 Numbers of subscribers within Switzerland, doctors, theatres, etc. 1141 To place calls abroad when direct dialling is not possible 140 Motoring assistance 162 Weather report 163 Conditions of traffic, roads and passes 187 Avalanche Bulletin This is not my fondest memory but its good to know in case you bring cameras and mobile phone or a notebook.The current used is 230 Volts (AC), 50 cycles. Most power sockets are designed for three pin round plugs. The standard continental type plug with two round pins, applied for many electrical travel products, may be used without problem2. Adaptors are available in most hotels.

Money

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One of the thing everybody seems to know about Switzerland is that life here is expensive... :-(Yes it's true.... On the Picture you can see some of our banknotes (hope the Swiss National bank won't get me for scanning them...)There are these notes:- CHF 1'000.-- color is violet, (my favorite, i collect them with not much success...)- CHF 200.--brown- CHF100.-- blue on the pic - CHF 50.-- green- CHF 20.-- red on the pic- CHF 10.-- yellow on the picThe coins are:CHF 5.-- , 2.--, 1.--, --.50, --.20, --.10, --.05all coins are silver colour only the -.05 is gold colour.Its best is not to carry too much cash with you, and no bigger notes then 100.-- otherwise it can get difficult to change them.The next ATM is never very far away, as Switzerland is known to be the country of the Banks. Crdeit Cards ar widely accepted (Most used: Visa and Mastercard).The best place to change money to Swiss...

Some usefull Phone numbers

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Some usefull Phone numbers All for use IN switzerland... Let me know if you need to find an international number.- Police: 117 (will organize any emergency services)- Fire 118- Emergency Number for use with Mobile Phones: 112 - REGA (Helicopter Rescue) 1414 - Rail Service (for Railway Timetables, Ticket buying, etc.) 0900 300 300 - TCS (road breakdown services) 140- Tel. directories for Switzerland 1811 - International directories 1141- Weather forecast 162

Swiss Francs - Not Euros

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Switzerland is not part of EU although it is in the center of Europe. Switzerland has maintained herself as a "neutral" country.So Swiss Francs is the currency - not Euros. Convertion: 1 Swiss Franc = 0.6243 Euro

What to buy - rolex watch, bally shoes, cow bells

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Besides the Swiss chocolates, are there any not too expensive to buy in Switzerland.Yes, plenty to choose from. Particularly like these red colored striking patterned textile products. And the watch and the shoes too.

From the air, Swiss Alps

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Flying into or across Switzerland, looking out the window, one is amazed by the beautiful snow covered rugged Swiss Alps.The heart of Europe being forged by the collision of the African north tectonic plate and Eurasian plate. OK that is geography. But it takes awhile to sink in that the peaks are moving and getting higher little by little.

Enjoying the lakeside of Lucerne

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While you can go boating or ferry trip to explore Lake Lucerne, nothing beats a walk along the lake. It is possible to drive a round trip around the lake but have no idea how it takes.The lake is the 4th largest in Switzerland. You can see wildlife - ducks along the lake. A far cry from the busy shopping or noisy cafes in downtown. Life slows down a little along the lake.

Gable Paitings of Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)

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While walking across this famous landmark bridge of Lucerne, one cannot help looking up and seeing the series of paintings above.The paintings are dated back into 17th century. They tell the history of Lucerne. Unfortunately in 1993, there was a major fire. So most of the bridge and paintings are new and reconstructed.

Top 3 Hotels in Switzerland

Hotel Continental Zurich Zürich

4 Reviews and 557 Opinions We stayed at the Sofitel in January 2008. Although the external appearance of the hotel is...

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Art Deco Hotel Montana Lucerne

3 Reviews and 411 Opinions We stayed at the Hotel Montana over the American Thanksgiving holiday and found it to be one of the...

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Eastwest Hotel Geneva Geneva

2 Reviews and 231 Opinions tayed here with my husband, it is the finest hotel with very good services. I loved the bathroom and...

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Q: Hi, I'm planning a 10DAY vacation to Switzerland, with my wife & teenage son in the 1st week of JULY, starting from GENEVA &...

A: Hi, I would personally get the rail pass as it the trains are quick and effecient. We have stayed at Interlaken a few times and loved it.Stayed at the following hotel,...

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