Travel Guides’ Switzerland Highlights 

Now, let’s dive into what you came for – the Travel Guides’ top places to visit in Switzerland! From extreme sports in the snow to floating down a scenic river eating fondue, there’s something for every traveller o experience in Switzerland. 

Take a Tuk-Tuk Tour of Zurich 

Yes, you might be wondering what a Tuk-Tuk is doing in Switzerland but hear us out! 

The Travel Guides were surprised to find that this isn’t just any Tuk-Tuk ride – it comes with fondue and wine… 

The Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour combines sightseeing with classic Swiss dining. Sit back and take in the history of Zurich (Switzerland’s largest city) while feasting on warm cheese fondue and sipping on wine. Does it get any better than that? 

COST: 

• Zurich eTukTuk Private Tour cost from around 102 CHF (approx. $205 AUD). 

Visit the Lindt Chocolate Museum and Store 

This one’s for the choccy lovers…

Whether you consider yourself a chocolate connoisseur or simply just love the sweet treat, then you should visit the Lindt Chocolate Museum. It’s pretty much the real-life Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory! 

The Travel Guides took the guided tour and loved how interactive it was…especially the Lindt taste testing at the end.

Plus, you can see the most impressive chocolate fountain in the world. Standing at 9 metres tall and holding 1,400 kg of real chocolate, it really is a delicious sight. 

COST: 

• The Lindt Chocolate Museum entrance costs 17 CHF (approx. $34) and guided tours cost 30 CHF per adult (approx. $60). 

Try Raclette Rafting in Interlaken

From Zurich, the Travel Guides took a two-hour train with a Swiss Travel Pass to the picturesque Interlaken to experience Raclette Rafting! 

If you’ve never heard of Raclette Rafting, don’t be scared off! It’s nowhere near as extreme as it sounds. 

It entails being calmly rowed down the river of Interlaken while feasting on melted cheese and white wine in a cosy table setting.

The Guides were absolutely blown away by the view, including of the Swiss Alps – Matt and Brett went as far as to say that it might be one of the most perfect days they’ve ever had! 

COST: 

• Raclette Rafting experiences start from 90 CHF per person (approx. $181 AUD).
• A Swiss Travel Pass costs around 250 CHF (approx. $488 AUD) and provides 3-day unlimited train, bus, or boat travel in Switzerland.

Head up to Harder Kulm Mountain 

While in Interlaken, the Travel Guides took cable cars up to Interlaken’s closest mountain, Harder Kulm…not to be confused with Heidi Klum! 

The viewing platform is 1,322 metres above sea level and gives an extraordinary panoramic view of Lake Brienz, Lake Thun, Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. 

While at the top, the Guides treated themselves to a snack of fondue and wine at the Harder Kulm Panorama Restaurant. How delightful! 

COST: 

• Ticket Harder Railway cable cars cost from 19 CHF per person (approx. $38 AUD). 

Get Your Heart Pumping at Grindelwald-First

The Travel Guides caught a 1-hour train from Interlaken to Grindelwald-First to turn their adventure (and adrenaline!) up a notch. 

Grindelwald-First is 1,168 metres above sea level and is a hotspot for extreme sport enthusiasts. It also gives some of the most magical views of the Swiss Alps and surrounding landscape. 

The Guides partook in a handful of adrenaline-pumping activities with Jungfrau Top of Europe Tours, including a cable car (gondola) ride, a cliff walk, mountain go-carting and bird glider zipline. 

COSTS: 

• First Cliff Walk is free!
• Ticket First Cable Car rides start at 36 CHF per person (approx. $72 AUD).
• Jungfrau Adventure Pack (includes mountain go-carting and bird glider zipline) starts from 54 CHF (approx. $108 AUD).
• Jungfrau Top of Europe Tours can be purchased as a 3-day pass from around 165 CHF (approx. $332 AUD). 

Have a Drink Inside a Glacier 

Yes, you read that right…there’s a built-in bar at Jungfraujoch Ice Palace! 

To get there, the Travel Guides caught a 30-minute train from the Eiger Glacier Station at Grindelwald First to the summit of Jungfraujoch. Inside, you can walk through a 12,000-year-old glacier and admire the intricately carved ice statues before treating yourself to champagne on ice (literally!). 

If you’re feeling brave, you can head outside to check out the Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observation Deck. Or, have a ball at the Jungfraujoch Snow Fun Park to go skiing, tubing, or ziplining!

COSTS: 

• Access to the Jungfraujoch Ice Palace and Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observation Deck is included in a Jungfrau Travel Pass. The 3-day travel pass costs 210 CHF per adult (approx. $423 AUD) or is discounted to 165 CHF (approx. $332 AUD) if you already have a Swiss Rail Pass. This gives you unlimited access to mountain railways, cable cars, trains, and boats in the Jungfrau Region!
• Jungfraujoch Snow Fun Park activities start from 20 CHF each (approx. $40 AUD). 

Top Switzerland Travel Tips

Are you ready to book your idyllic Switzerland travel adventure? Here’s a list of our top Switzerland travel tips to help you get the most out of your trip: 

• It’s no secret, Switzerland is expensive! Make sure to budget for a higher daily spend to ensure you’re covered. Use our Budget Calculator to help!
• We always say it, but we’ll say it again…take both card and cash with you! Some small towns, markets, or rural areas only accept cash. Grab yourself a Travel Money Oz Currency Pass and Swiss Francs to be prepared for anything.
• Trains are king in Switzerland! While the Swiss Travel Pass is pricey, it covers unlimited travel on trains, buses, boats, and free admission to over 500 museums across Switzerland!
• Many stores, even in big cities, are closed on Sundays. So, keep that in mind when planning your itinerary.
• Invest in health insurance, especially if you’re planning to ski, hike or partake in other outdoor activities. While healthcare in Switzerland is top tier, it’s also expensive.
• Switzerland has four official languages, including German, French, Italian, and Romansh. It’s a good idea to learn a few basic phrases, even just greetings (hello Duo Lingo!) 

Want more Travel Guides in Switzerland? 

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Tune in next Sunday night at 7:00 pm AEST on Channel Nine or 9Now to watch as the Travel Guides go to Switzerland!

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