TOP 10 UNDERRATED DESTINATIONS IN SWITZERLAND | Uncovering hidden gems that are off the beaten path
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2023
- Planning a trip to Switzerland this summer? Look no further! In this video, we've curated the ultimate list of the top 10 underrated destinations and hidden gems that will take you beyond the popular Interlaken/Jungfrau region and major cities. Get ready to explore Switzerland's lesser-known treasures and discover breathtaking landscapes, charming towns, and captivating cultural experiences. From picturesque Alpine villages to serene lakeside retreats, this guide will inspire your wanderlust and help you uncover the hidden gems that make Switzerland truly exceptional. Don't miss out on these off-the-beaten-path adventures!
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Something I still can't fully "process" is Swiss' warmth. Being from Mexico commonly think Swiss' were very stoic and "dry" people (due to the popular culture of punctuality whereas mexicans are more laidback). Jeez I was soooooooooooooo wrong; it was common that when I was confused and dumbfounded people would come and ask if I was lost and needed directions, providing extra recommendations or even invited us to sit at a table, eat and drink wine while both my wife and I were like "is this really happening?!"
It was something so joyful it makes me teary whenever I relive those memories 🥲
so glad you had a positive experience 😊 I guess there are a lot of different types of people living here, but we're all glad to help when we can!
We LOVE Thun!!!! We also felt it was completely underrated. The castle and the boat ride on Lake Thun is wonderful.
I agree, Bern is sooooooo underrated. IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thanks so much for this list ❤
Wow. This is an incredible content. Thanks for sharing this informativevideo. Switzerland is indeed so charming 😊
Thank you guys. Your videos are really helpful.
Thank you for the video. Thun is very charming. But the lake, my goodness, with the castle and the mountains at far is so beautiful and serene. I visited with my son before the Covid. We took a boat ride on the lake ( free with Swiss pass). I used one of pictures I took with my phone as my Zoom meeting background during the Covid time. It just made me a little happier at my meetings😊
Awesome list guys. I love lists like this. LIKE 33. 👍👍👍
Thanks for the recommendations Lex and Louis. Also sending hello to your little princess :)
you guys are awesome!!
Congratulations, great choice of „hidden“ gems! As a Swiss, I totally agree with your opinion - especially, Bern, Thun, Männlichen and Stoos are some of my favorites! Well done guys! ❤
Stoos ridge hike is insane. 10/10.
we love this area! we are subscribed! your videos helped us in 2022 and now planning a return 2024
I love your vlog. I got obsessed with Switzerland and your channel is the best..
Thank you so much!
Great! Thanks from India
Bern is awesome...it is captivating place
I think bern is highly recomended to visit
SHHHHHH! You're giving away all my secret places. I'm much happier visiting off the beaten path places where there are more locals than tourists. I've been to all of these places except Saas-Fe, and you've hit some golden ones for quaint villages/towns and beautiful views & walks. Now, if you mention my next 10 spots in another video I'm really going to be upset 😉😄😄
I went to Thun last summer and was absolutely amazed, particularly for the castle, the old town, and to be fair its much better than Interlaken.
Bern is also an amazing place, and indeed is definitely underrated
agree so totally. Thun was absolutely amazing.. I could hardly believe how few tourists I had encountered there
Love from India ❤
Thank you for this video! Would you recommend trading Lauterbrunnen for Thun?
Wow switzerland is full of stunning places. If you could visit just 1 town in Switzerland in June for around 4 to 5 days , where would you go ?
What’s the best way for a couple travelling by train together to buy tickets? Is it best for 1 of us to purchase both tickets via the SBB app (including travel cards) or should we both buy individually? Or is there a better way? Thanks. Also do you know how to get the 75 CHF version of the top of Europe pass when travelling from eigergletscher and using the Bernese overland pass? Their website says 75 but on the top of Europe site there’s no option for that with the BOP. Thanks
are farm fridges open on Sundays? thx!
24/7... It's a trust based system so make sure to pay up so we can keep this going. Thanks.
Please we need special price(bundle)to buy all Itineraries.Thanks.
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@Thetravelingswiss - Quick question. I've heard you mention the necessity of ensuring you have enough Swiss Francs vs Euros or American dollars, but I've not come across a video addressing access to normal credit card processing. I don't normally carry much cash and prefer (very much) to just use my card. Is the infrastructure easy enough to use if you carry a Visa?
yep! visa and mastercard are widely accepted, just double check that your card doesn't have additionally fees for international purchases (those can add up quickly)
I've travelled yearly to Switzerland (except 2022) and the cards Louis & Alexis mentioned are accepted almost everywhere. For two weeks' worth of travel I usually get around 150chf "just in case" and then end up needing to spend almost all of it the last day there paying for a hotel or meal and buying chocolate at the local Migros & Coop to take home to family. (We do have a big family 😄)
Cards are commonly accepted. If you need cash, use "proper" ATM machines belonging to reputable institutions like banks or the post, but do NOT use those cheeseball "Euronet" ATMs, they are a ripoff (and they look the part). Also, when you use any card, credit or debit, always select local currency (CHF), do NOT select US dollars. This way you get the better (interbank) rate (look carefully at the keypad because the default is usually US dollars). The only mild annoyance with American credit cards is that USA seems to be the last country on the planet that uses the antiquated "card + signature" system instead of the "card + PIN". This very rarely is a problem (unless the clerk cannot find a pen 🙂)
One more thing. You will want to always have a few 1 & 2 franc coins for restrooms in public areas like train stations and shopping centers. WCs on the trains themselves are free (and clean!)
@@lauraezell7723 That’s a bona fide pro tip, right there.
Thanks so much!
what’s the name of the waterfall at neufchâtel?
La Tine de Conflens. Its not in neufchâtel
Bonjour Louis, hello Alexis,
Je suis un peu frustrée du faite que vous n'avez pas montré les beautés de la ville de Biel/Bienne... Le lac, l'île Saint Pierre, la beauté de la vielle ville, Rolex, Omega, Swatch etc. Et cette ville est une exception ce qui concerne le bilinguisme...
I'm a little bit frustrated because you didn't show the beauty of the city of Biel/Bienne. The lake, island Saint Pierre, the beautiful old town, Rolex, Omega, Swatch etc. And this city is a wonderful example when it goes for the bilingualism...
Ich bin etwas enttäuscht, dass ihr die Schönheiten der Stadt Biel/Bienne nicht gezeigt habt. Der See, die Sankt Petersinsel, die Schönheit der Altstadt, Rolex, Omega, Swatch etc. Und diese Stadt ist einfach einmalig aufgrund ihrer Zweisprachigkeit...
We have a full very recent video on Biel/bienne and trois lac region!
Bern is not the "capital city" of Switzerland, but the "federal city".