Episode 91: Top Swiss travel tips for 2024
2024 looks like being another bumper year for Swiss tourism with visitor numbers forecast to equal or even exceed the record figures of 2023.
With that in mind, I thought I’d share my 10 top Swiss travel tips for 2024 to help you plan, book and experience your dream vacation to Switzerland.
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Summary of the tips covered in this episode
- Consider travelling out of peak season
- Book seat reservations for the panoramic trains early
- Book accommodation early
- Incorporate some time for flexibility in your itinerary
- Consider buying a travel pass
- Check operating dates of cable cars and mountain railways
- Wander off the well-trodden path
- Purchase travel insurance
- Use our website, podcast and Facebook group
- Travel with an open mind
Useful Resources
You can read a modified transcript of this episode here.
You’ll find all our detailed premium panoramic train guides and our articles about the different Swiss travel passes in our Transport section.
For information about alternative scenic train and bus routes, listen to episode 87 of the podcast and learn more about the mountain excursions mentioned in this episode in our Things to Do section of the website.
To check the closure dates of the most popular mountain railways and cableways in Switzerland, refer to this article.
Discover some of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland that are very close to the main centres in episode 88 of the podcast and in this article.
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