Switzerland: The Don'ts of Visiting Switzerland
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- Switzerland has some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the world. Whether you are visiting Zermat or Jungfrau or just taking the train through the Swiss Alps you will love so much of Switzerland. These are some of the do's and don'ts of visiting Switzerland. So, if you are in Zurich, Geneva, Bern, Basel, Luzern, or Interlaken we hope these tips can help you have a better time in Switzerland.
Filmed in Basel, Switzerland
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And I add: if you want to have fun in the evening in Switzerland, go to a university town. They may not be as noticeable as in other countries, but Lausanne and Zurich are full of clubs, pubs, bars and parties. This weekend in Zurich there was the "street parade" (a big techno party) and more than 500 thousand people were dancing in the streets!
There where 900 thousand people as per police estimation.
Sone chäs.
It's interesting how in all these videos, it seems nobody ever goes to Lausanne. It's always the German part and the occasional trip to Geneva. People can have a lot of fun in Lausanne, Fribourg, Neuchâtel etc. I'd say, it's even better to go there as you won't have too many tourists compared to Lucerne or Interlaken (personally Interlaken would be a don't. Too crowded, to touristy).
@@cedric7049 True! It is the same reason why many tourists go to Milan and not to Genoa or Pisa. Furthermore, in Switzerland there are many small villages, not very touristy, cheaper and much more beautiful and characteristic than cities like Zurich or Geneva. But we Swiss know these places and it is perhaps better that they remain a little known abroad ....
wow looked it up and that is an ultimate goal for a trip there! thanks
Great video! As two Swiss people we are always so impressed with how much knowledge you have over our country…you know it better than we do! 😄🥳🇨🇭
Thank you :) that is the highest compliment i could ask for. cheers!
As a Swiss I cant even visit my own country cause its too expensive
Hesch ä GA?
Genau. Jungfraujoch gibt's nur 1 oder 2 mal im Leben 😂
Ig läbe z amerika u isch eifach viu z'tür jedes jahr hei uf Schwiiz go bsueche. Aber ig probier jedes mau ig gnue gäud ha
Well, if you got friends there, pass this on. Klaus Schwab needs the bud lite/ NY trucker's treatment. He's the head of WEF and does not live in the US.
As a swiss person, I can say the video is perfect. Try to follow these elements, and you will have beautifull vacations !
Agreed. And I'm Swiss too.
I visited Switzerland as a teenager in the 90’s. We stayed in Interlaken for 2 weeks and visited every site near there. It was beautiful. The lake we stayed right next too was a turquoise green colour and we’d rent a boat and jump off it for a swim. We went up the Jungfrau to see all across Europe and to ski, we visited the revolving cafe from the Bond movie and the Reichenbach Falls from Sherlock Holmes. There’s so much to see and it’s all so beautiful, clean and crisp….
i just want to double down on the "don't overestimate your hiking ability". switzerland has an amazing network of hiking trails covering the whole country, but the more advanced trails have considerable risks. people die while hiking in switzerland, mostly due to overestimating their ability.
So true. We had a number of locals stress to us that we have to make sure we talk about that. Thank you for adding this to help out with the emphasis. Hope you are doing well!
@@WoltersWorldShorts Brilliant, you also made the point about shoes. Dear Tourists: Flip-Flops or Crocs are NOT the right shoes for hiking in the mountains. They are never the right shoes, period! Even on lower grade hiking levels a firm outdoor shoe is required. Our hiking trails are almost always made out of natural resources, they can be slippery or rough and most of the times its gravel and meadow land. So please wear good shoes and also pay attention to all signs on the route. If it is mentioned to not trespass it is for a good reason, for example mother cow sanctuary. No, our cows are free here and also have their, depending on their race, very big horns. If you approach their calf they will attack you! So please NEVER enter a fenced area or just ignore the warning signs about this. Cows can lethally hurt you! It happened so many times.
About the loudness point. It really depends where you are. On Parties or folk fests the noise level is as high as everywhere else on the planet with music, loud talking etc. But no one wants to hear your drama story through 3 tram wagons or on the bus. There, you're right the noise level should be adapted to a lower level. Also do not forget even though you are tourist, the public transportation is first build for working people to go to the working place or go home from it. So imagine you are in the tram at 18.30h in the evening on your way home after 10h at work and then you have someone being that annoyingly loud when all you want is to reset and calm down from your hard working day ;-) So I hope this gives you a little bit the reasoning why we like it less loud in trains, trams and busses or delicate restaurants.
Yea, I took the trail from Äscher down to Seealpsee two days ago and there were tourists in football shoes or sandals. It’s no wonder people die on that trail every year
I have been out to the edges of the Alps and am surprised to see people just having a picnic barely TWO meters from the edge. The edge is basically a 500 meter drop! All it takes is one person scrambling to grab the bottle of wine rolling off the picnic blanket...
PS: how did I get up there - by cable car. The views are INSANE. You are a fool if you take the trip and forget to bring a camera or at least a cell phone with a minimum 10-12 megapixel lens.
I have lived in switzerland for over 20 years now, it's beautiful. but very dif from the US, especially in restaurants. they are more of the let you eat in peace then come ask you if you need anything. so if you want something you need to tell them, but its very nice. oh and love how the first train pictures were from lichtenstein and not actually switzerland. but do love the content
Perry's got no chill
We visited Geneva and Grindelwald in early July and it was a transformative trip for me! The beauty of the Alps and countryside was breath taking. Can't wait to go back and explore more.
Same 😍 I can’t wait to go back!!
It’s expensive, but one gorgeous breathtaking country! My nephew lives there, and I don’t think he’ll ever leave. 🤗
So true on both a counts
I want to go to Switzerland because of my ancestral heritage, and it is amazing how some Swiss personality traits have carried through my family, such as not liking small talk. I HATE small talk. Amazing.
I agree with what you say about riding Swiss trains. When I did, I took so many photos looking out the window! But the great views didn't stop, so I had to stop after awhile! LOL! I also agree with the advice about hostels. When I was in Zurich I stayed with a friend that lives there, so that wasn't an issue. But I was recently in Helsinki and stayed in a hostel to avoid high hotel costs. I was traveling to Finland with my grown son, and wondered if I was going to be the only "old person" in the hostel, but I saw all ages there. And it was kind of like living in a college dorm. We had a private room and had to go down the hall to the bathroom.
Went to a few cities in Switzerland a few months ago and I cannot wait to return! Transportation is easy, the country is beyond beautiful, and variety of cultures is fantastic. We went to Geneva, Zermatt and Melide/Morcote.
Yep!
Morcote might be the most beautiful place in Switzerland.
My family emigrated from Switzerland about 4 generations back. I’ve always wanted to go and I finally got to visit for 2 weeks last September! Absolutely magical experience and I fell in love instantly. I didn’t realize any place on earth could be this beautiful. I felt a deep personal connection to the land, culture, and people here. My dad still speaks the Swiss language that’s been passed down in the family through the years, and sooo many things in Switzerland reminded me of my grandparents.
I embraced every second of my trip and I’m already trying to figure out how I can go back and actually would move there if an opportunity came my way.
By your dad speaks "the Swiss language" you mean he speaks German? Or French? Such a strange thing to say, lol. It's not like these are unique languages.
Romansh? That is unique.
@@LittleBigPoetwe’ll sort of but Swiss is it’s own dialect, same with Austria. I’m learning German but I can’t really understand Austrians
the best country on earth... I never get tired of going to Switzerland.
Great video and very kind words!
One of my dreams is to go to switzerland. I love it. Very beautiful everything. Flowers, mountain's, weather Just to see the pictures and videos I almost cry , is so grateful for my soul. My best wishes for Switzerland from Dominican Republic
Thank you Wolter, you managed to make a good guide for Switzerland.
Was in Switzerland earlier this month to climb my 1st 4000er (Alpine peak over 4000m). Stayed in a hostel in Zermatt and took the trains from Geneva to Zermatt and back.
Honestly never fallen in love with a country quite so quickly. And so many of the things you say in this video are absolutely spot on.
Loved Geneva when I visited recently. Definitely my kind of city. Just wished I went during a less packed season. Absolutely agree with the pass advice. I did not use any of the ones you mentioned but my Airbnb came with a complementary pass for the city of Geneva which included discounts and free fare on public transport. Super helpful.
Geneva is Switzerlands slum😂
i just want to say thanks for bringing quality content for us over the years! i appreciate that you kept your format and no unnecessary introduction unlike the other travel channel. your channel is totally life saving for me whenever we are travelling to Europe :D
For years I had family who lived in Basel and I love to visit this jewel of a city. So much fun seeing familiar places!
Yes Switzerland is also not cheap for swiss people here :)
Thank you! You explain us swiss pretty well👍🏻
Thank you so much for these helpful tips. With the information you shared, I hope to have an even more amazing trip.
Your videos are always so informative 😆 thanks for sharing!
thank you Brianna
Nice shering dear friend God bless you
As a (Briitsh) frequent visitor to Switzerland, I would agree with almost everything you say. But regarding credit cards, on my most recent visit (April 2022) I paid for almost everything by card, even when I bought just a sandwich or a newspaper! One very important additional DONT applicable to all the larger Swiss towns. Don't get on a tram or bus without already having purchased a valid ticket. City tram/bus drivers do not sell tickets, and there are (usually) no ticket machines inside the vehicle. (Another reason for buying the national Swiss Travel Pass is that it is valid on all urban public transport - so you will not need to buy a ticket from the machines at stops.)
Thanks for the heads up
I’m Swiss, i live in east of Switzerland, the buses i use have a ticket machine on them, i was recently in Montreux and the buses there had ticket machines too.
@@ilovesuisse1 I’m Swiss. Living in Lucerne. There are no ticket machines in the buses in Lucerne. And to my knowledge there are also no machines in the buses and trams in Berne and Zurich. You MUST buy your ticket BEFOREHAND at the machine at the bus/tram stop. If you get in a random control and you have no valid ticket on you, the controller will have no mercy on you (at least not here in Lucerne). Not knowing because you are a tourist won’t work as an excuse. 😉
@@ilovesuisse1 That is no doubt correct for where you live and for Montreux. But I am talking of larger swiss towns. In LARGER SWISS TOWNS THE BUSES AND TRAMS MOST CERTAINLY DO NOT HAVE TICKET MACHINES. I first visited Switzerland in 1971, and even back then in Luzern, Basel, Zurich and Bern, you had to buy a ticket BEFORE you got on.
@@ilovesuisse1 Montreux Vevey are exceptions.
Solid insights. Well done.
Amazing.. i lived in Switzerland for 13 years and you did amazing advices.
Thank you
Switzerland is truly magnificent and breathtaking. One day I hope to visit. Thanks for sharing this video. 😊😊
Veryy nice vlog as always
Good to see you again. thanks for the dont's .
What a great format 👍 thanks it was interesting
I have seen a lot of travel blogs about Switzerland but that’s by far the most accurate and well researched one.
Also the little thing. I’m fascinated.
Especially that we don’t like loud 😉
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That is a very informative video, Thank you
Haha awesome, your excitement is so infectious
This is so helpful! I’ll be working there this summer.
Thank you. I will visit your beautiful country soon and I will head your advice.
I am Swiss, and your advice is excellent, especially about respecting quiet. Thank you!
I totally agree with you about the train views!!!!! I haven't been to Switzerland since 1974 but I vividly remember that every corner you turned was a like a postcard!!
Enjoyed the video and looking forward to enjoying some of the Swiss Christmas Markets later this year.
that will be cool :)
Hi, I love the Switzerland videos. I uploaded a Geneva vlog today. Keep the videos coming, thanks
Cheers!
Very well explained!!! Before visiting Switzerland your video is a must.
Always nice to see my country through the eyes of someone that is not from here. Thanx for the video
I have been fortunate to have been to Switzerland three times. The first
was in 1969 as a student and we stayed at The Montreux Palace for
one week in between studies. In 1971 my parents and I motored through
Switzerland for two weeks. In 1981 my Mother and I stayed in Interlaken
for 18 days. The Swiss loved my mom, her being of full.German descent
and a very unassuming woman. Such memories this has brought back
to me. Thank you.
love this place. can't get enough of watching interlaken videos
Nice video, Mark.
I love your travel videos!! You are such a good speaker and it is really fun to watch your tips!! Thumbs up! 👍👍👍😁😁😁
Totally agree! Switzerĺand is B3AITIFUL!!!
Awesome video
The irony of posting a video today about Switzerland not being a place to party while the biggest techno party in the world is taking place in Zurich is unmatched :D
All the other information is very interesting and valuable, especially for me to see how other people look at the place where I grew up and live.
Thats what I also thought ;-). Yesterday was the Streetparade in Zürich. And even without the Streetparade, if you want to party, Zürich is pretty good for it.
I think he meant Switzerland is not a party oriented country like some other countries can be... Switzerland has some very strict noise ordiances/ laws that come with heavy fines.
Na ja - Molkepulver - he was wise to not even go there. Those people who he is reaching are not the ones who travel around the world to enjoy queuing up for hours and enjoy the feeling of being pushed and shoved and bombarded with mega loud sounds. All that is great indeed - but it is not "Switzerland" in the sense of a Tourist Country.
Lots of great information. We'll make it there someday
thanks Mark!
Thank you!!
as a swiss i enjoyed your tips and have to say: you see/know the swiss very well! :-) thank you for your friendlyness and joy! ;-)
I love the way you respect local culture and all those don'ts while filming a video :)
Thanks Mark as I will be flying into Switzerland on April 1st for my first visit.
it is gorgeous john
🇨🇭❤️Love your ENTHUSIASM!!!❤️🇨🇭
Cool video, I would love to visit Swiswitzerland in the near future
So I’ll add my two franks, since two cents would get you nowhere.
The view, even from “normal” trains is indeed very nice; you don’t even need to take a special panoramic train route.
A mountain hike certainly makes for a memorable activity. But just as was said in the video, there are a lot different levels of difficulty. Don’t overestimate your capabilities if you have no experience, don’t go on a difficult hike with inadequate gear, don’t go in dangerous weather conditions. If you didn’t pack any sturdy shoes or have reduced mobility, you can still experience the high mountains with all the famous cable cars and trains, don’t worry. I can recommend going on a bigger hike and visiting a mountain hut, but you really need to make a reservation way in advance, if you want to stay the night there. They have a limited capacity and cancel as soon as possible. The tenants of these huts have a small profit margin and would like to book other people. In addition, they will worry about you having an accident on the way, if you just don’t show up without cancelling.
You can get by speaking English in most touristy places and the cities and most people are more than willing to help you in English. For High German speakers don’t try to be cute and imitate the Swiss German dialects here, it comes of a condescending.
Concerning saving money, eating out is really expensive, so take advantage of lunch menus if you can. I would also recommend buying stuff at the grocery store, they have high quality cheese, bread, and chocolate and (Swiss) wine. Normally I would not endorse it, but renting an Airbnb or some such can really save some money, compared to hotels or even hostels, especially if you cook your own dinner with said ingredients.
If you break the rules, you will indeed get the stare of disapproval. But if you are not obnoxiously loud, you’ll be in a league way above other tourists. Concerning a lack of party culture. I mean, the bigger cities do have nightclubs and such that people visit on the weekend, maybe just not as many as in other countries? In the summer, we like to enjoy outdoor dining and drinking at pop-up bars. The cheaper alternative is to buy drinks at the store and enjoy them at the park or lakeside, it’s legal to drink in public. In winter, there is après ski and at local festivals, people always get wasted. So I think we do have parties, but you have to look a bit harder to find them.
Concerning tipping. It’s true, that you don’t have to, but it is polite to at least round up to the next number. So if something costs 18.90.- you round up to 19 or 20, depending. But insisting on the 10 cents is seen as cheap. Don’t use euros if you can help it at all. Most shops are not used to process foreign currency except in touristy places and along the border. It’s a hassle for the staff to deal with euros and they will give you a terrible exchange rate, if you insist. Also It’s a good idea to still carry some cash. The use of debitcards and contactless pay has increased during the pandemic and in a city you should be fine, but there are still cash only situations. You need coins for lockers or public bathrooms and some street food festival stands, restaurants or mountain huts are cash only or they prefer cash. And although creditcards are more widely accepted nowadays, we use debitcards in our daily live. In small shops, they often have a minimum purchases amount for creditcards, because they creditcard companies slap on a hefty fee for these small transactions, so don’t buy a pack of gum with a creditcard if you can help it.
Thanks for the input. Really useful
Adding to that, a simple "sorry" helps tons when you managed to get the stares of disapproval ^^
Wow. Does this book come in Paperback too?
it's good to watch such a nice video about my country !
Great video
I really want to see the abbey in st Gallen, with the really old historic library! as soon as I found out about it I thought it was a neat little place that I had to check out!
I live in the Caribbean. I would love to visit Switzerland one day👍🏽💯
One time we took our 12yo niece to Germany. The whole ride over there she was on her phone! She didn’t see anything of the beautiful landscape we drove through.
I remember when I was a kid and my parents took me to Germany and Austria, all I did was look out of the window. I loved it
I went on a school trip to Switzerland many years ago and I absolutely loved it .The scenery was so beautiful,I still have it etched in my mind ,I would have loved to go back there .
i live in switzerland in the land of raclette and fondue amazing video
Another advice, don't miss visiting Lavaux, the vignard région between Lausanne and Montreux, it is worth it
I’m thinking about going to Switzerland this year.
A. Speaking of cost, there is one way to keep it down. Once you stay at a hotel (or hostel or apartment for that matter), you will automatically receive a city card in which there is free public transportation within the locality you're in until the day of your checkout. Take advantage of it!
B. I've encountered so many friendly Swiss people in the services industry. I may be just lucky though.
C. I also made a lifelong Swiss friend during my visit. Definitely, I'll go meet him for some drinks the next time I go there. Once again, probably luck was on my side
This really depends on the city, most cities don't offer this type of card unfortunately...
I visited Geneva a few years ago. Sure wish I had Wolter's videos prior
I would love to visit Switzerland
From the French Speaking part of Switzerland here ! Yeah, we definitly don't speak all of our languages... we try our best though.
It's indeed not really a thing here to just come to somebody and start smalltalking. But if you've got a question, or need help with something, I think that most of us try to be helpful, so don't hesitate to ask. We won't be offended, and will do our best to overcome language barriers. We're kind of used to it in our own country.
See you here ! ^^
Really pleased that you mentioned the wine, Mark...that was a total revelation to us when we went to Switzerland! I had never really considered Swiss wine before, but in total honesty, it was some of the best that I have ever had (and I guess I've had a lot over the years...!) Really incredible. As one of the local said to me..."we don't export it, it is so good that we keep it for ourselves!". I think that they export something like just 1% of their production...
As a swiss, I agree with all those tipps. I have never heard of somebody chocking on a cheese fondue however ;-). I you like cheese, Switzerland is indeed a paradise. Go into a cheese shop and ask for local specialities. There are so many different cheeses, so tell the person working there what you like (hard, soft, cow, sheep, mild, spicy etc.) and ask for recommendations. Buy some good bread in a bakery, maybe some grapes / pears / figs and a bottle of swiss wine, and you will have an excellent dinner.
YES to this! Get all that stuff and go sit by the lake or river. Super chill and nice
good advise
Recently found out that my family came to America from Bottmingen and I really want to go now. I’ll be watching more of your videos to learn!
Make sure to explore Basel when you come here, Bottmingen is pretty close to it! 🙂
As an American who lived in the suburbs of Basel and Zurich in the early aughts, these are great tips! When I took my sister back to visit in 2010, staying in hostels was one of the best ways to stretch our budget. Also, for snacks and lunches, don't overlook the local bakeries or the hot food section in the Migro or Coop grocery stores. Watching your video made me very nostalgic for Switzerland!
Enjoyed your video. You got me interested to stay in a hostel :) . We will be a family of 4 (adults)..will that be 1 or 2 rooms. Are bathrooms shared with many other travelers ? What is the link to the hostel and is it in Zurich near a train station or airport ? 2) The train ride is beautiful..which one is the one in the video and I will be taking a train from Fussen to Zurich ( with a day trip to Lucern) and wondering if I will see the beautiful ,green countryside already on that route ? thx. 3) any restaurant will offer fondue or should I be going to a specific one ( if so, which) ?
THE DONTS OF VISITING SWITZERLAND ... GOOD TIPS AS ALWAYS HELLO FROM ENGLAND
Gret video man! This might be one of the best I’ve seen about my home country. Since I’m swiss, I have to disagree with one of your mentioned points. You CAN find affordable things to do. Don‘t expect the tourist attractions to be affordable, those are mostly overpriced cause tourists are dumb (not to insult anyone, but isn‘t it true sometimes :D). I would love to show tourists some nice and affordable places. Sadly most of the swiss are kinda reserved as you said. It‘s not that easy for foreigners to meet and get to know swiss people. We‘re not unfriendly (it may seem like it), we just value deep and true relationships more than having many friends on small talk level. BUT there are always exceptions, as I said, I‘d love to get to know new people!
oh and btw: great thumbnail. Thun! The city where I‘ve been born and raised and live there ever since!
Just one tipp for budget travelers, there is a lot of free stuff you can do. As example the wooden tower at Chuderhüsi, great view, short hike, free parking some stairs to climb. Or the interesting hike at Cholerenschlucht close to Adelboden.
Both are interesting options instead of doing similar things where you have to pay for.
One more tip coming from a native:
Don't waste your money on bottled water. Swiss tab water is safe and delicious and you will find public fountains almost everywhere. Just carry a water bottle with you and refill it when necessary. Restaurants will want to sell you bottled water, but you can always ask for tab water (eau du robinet in French, Leitungswasser in Germen, scheda acqua in Italian). They will sometime charge a small fee for it, but not the 7-10 CHF for a large bottle of mineral water that doesn't taste any better.
Scheda acqua ??? No, acqua dal.rubinetto
Good advice as usual. And yes, please do use your inside voice when you actually are inside like on a bus, in a restaurant, on a train etc. 😁 I suppose that goes for a lot of countries... 😉
it does for sure :)
On the topic of low-risk
-hiking in the Alps. Never go hike in when wheather is unstable. Hiking during spring months or in deep snow is the highest risk you can take, so most preferrably you want to avoid going close to a cliff, rivers as well as steep passages and big steep walls around you during this time perios but also generally. wear best footwear, sunglasses and sun cream if its sunny, drink a lot, especially in snow and take a lot of rests, walk a short route of 1.5h at max unless youve been doing this on a weekly basis for roughly 6 weeks. Have a map on you (and be capable to read it) and ask people about the routes at the ticket counter down in the valley. There is still a lot to say but about hiking in an environment 1000 meter and more above sea level but if you stick to what i said youll be able to enjoy the sublime beauty of this place without scary encounters.
Never stepped into Zurich, but i've been in the airport with nice layover times while waiting with my school to go to Catania. I'll never forget that experience as long as I live. Swatch ads everywhere, Swiss chocolate everywhere (don't mix up the local Swiss chocolate in the States with ACTUAL Swiss chocolate), etc. the outlets, the plugs, then train connections with cow and yodeling recordings, you name it. I'd go back in a heartbeat.
A little comment about the nightlife in Switzerland. There is definitely quite a good number of clubs and bars in every big city. Techno clubs and raves are quite popular in Zurich too. And also, Switzerland hosts the words biggest techno-parade every year in august called the street parade with over a million visitors.
I don't qualify to visit Switzerland due to loudness; fascinating video
True: train crossing in this country is STUNNING- I myself train lover but when it combines with high train quality and views Switzerland is number one (Austria two) ❤ Bernina n Glacier is paradise
Yep, Switzerland is very expensive. I visited Zurich many years ago and I made sure to eat at my hotel before going out because there was a special deal to save money.
Well, Zurich is the second expensive city in Switzerland, just behind Geneva. The prices vary from place to place ( rural or urban). Eating out is very expensive, shopping at the grocery store for a picnic is a good alternative
As a swiss person, well done, you got it all correct I believe :)
"If the Swiss could get away with charging for air, they would." Heard that many times from folks from other countries. It's true.
Also, don't underestimate the smaller mountains.
Many hikers die also in the pre-alps because they don't take the necessary precautions as it's "not the Matterhorn."
Switzerland is so fascinating to non-Swiss people, I never realized that! My only impression of it was that it was a little nation. Switzerland makes me happy, and I'm delighted to be there.
Objectively speaking, Switzerland is probably the most perfect country in the world (except the crazy prices), and I mean it 👏
Also, it should still be the safest country in Europe ✌, at a time when most of Western Europe is going down the drain and getting eclipsed by Central / Eastern Europe (in terms of safety).
really on point about tipping and asking for help. swiss people are usually pretty passiv and d’like to be in the background. but usually help if you ask them. good observation :)
Take it from a Swiss person:
The most important rule in Switzerland is to be polite in public. Don't blast your music and your TikTok from your phone in public transport and don't face time without headphones.
Also you are absolutely expected to tip. There are very few places which include a service fee. But you are not expected to tip like in the US. If you just get some drinks just round up. If you get something to eat in a sit down restaurant you are expected to tip about 5 to 10 % percent depending on the service.
One big advice for a budget is to not get everything from a stand or restaurant. You can buy some bread and there are places to get really good cheese or meat for a sandwich. Eating in public is absolutely tolerated in Switzerland. Also there are Migros and Coop restaurants which aren't particularly pretty but relatively cheap compared to a touristy restaurant.
Excellent video Wolt! I have to correct one thing though about parties. It depends on the city, however Basel and Zurich both have very well represented Party cultures, especially Zurich StreetParade. For more alternative experiences in Zurich I can recommend Hive and Zukunft if money isn't an issue. Otherwise you can always inform yourself on forest raves. They are well organised, safe and definitely worth a visit if you want to frolick in nature amongst the mountains.
Thank your for showing so many pictures from Basel. I live in this area for about 25 years an I love it.
I think you can pay with EUROS almost everywhere, but not with the coins. And you will always geht Swiss Francs back as change.
Off to Basel for a night on Saturday 😊
Definitely not as many parties as in other countries in Europe, especially southern Europe but you can find good parties in the cities and sometimes there are cool street festivals. And tons of open air music festivals too but you won't find those in the city center
We need a series of episodes on traveling with very young kids and with kids throughout different age groups. The more kids we have the harder it is to travel!
As one guy living in Switzerland, I don't even try to speak Swiss German myself… One of savings tips is shop for food in Denner supermarket which are a lil bit cheaper that Coop or Migros. BTW, list is 100% accurate !
I agree with everything except the part about parties. The Street Parade is the most attended technoparade of the world. Tourists always think there is no night life here. But they only go to small villages like Interlaken or Zermatt or they stay in the center of cities. Like in every country clubs are located just outside of the center or in more industrial areas.