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10 Tips for eating more cheaply in Switzerland

Practical tips for eating on a budget in Switzerland including more affordable restaurants, what food to order, and where to shop for cheaper groceries.

Engelberg • 10 Best Hikes & Activities for Families

Best hikes and activities for a family holiday in Engelberg Switzerland, including playgrounds, theme trails, glacier ice cave, suspension bridge, and indoor activities.

Lake Lucerne Region

Switzerland Trip Itineraries

Find the perfect itinerary for your Switzerland trip, with options for various trip lengths visiting the best destinations around the country.

Zürich Spring Flowers – 13 Best Places to Enjoy Them

The best places in Zürich city to enjoy the spring flowers and a calendar of when they appear so you won’t miss any of your favorites.

Eastern Switzerland

10 Cheapest Ski Resorts near Zürich

The cheapest places to ski near Zürich with affordable family tickets, inexpensive beginner tickets, student and senior discounts, and good terrain.

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Start here to plan your vacation, weekend getaway, or special excursion in Switzerland.

Budget Travel in Switzerland: 21 Practical Tips

How to travel Switzerland more cheaply with free guest cards, travel passes, affordable destinations, train travel, hiking, and food.

Summer in Switzerland

Browse summer activities in Switzerland including hiking, biking, swimming, alpine playgrounds, water sports, camping, interactive museums, and more.

20 FREE Hikes in Switzerland (no cable cars!)

If you want to skip the mountain transport to save money, avoid vertigo or hike outside operating hours, here are lots of gorgeous Swiss hikes with mountain views to choose from.

Switzerland

15 Best Budget Hikes in Switzerland

The most affordable mountain hikes in Switzerland, including tourist regions like Zermatt and Interlaken. Prices range from CHF 12-40/adult. In some cases, these fares are even cheaper with overnight guest cards, travel passes, and travel cards like SBB Half-fare.

Pizol • Weekend Getaway for Families in Switzerland

Spend a weekend in the mountains, hiking to four dramatic peaks, riding exciting mountains carts and staying overnight in a 100yr old mountain hotel.

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