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Travelling to Switzerland? 8 Places You Must Visit!

What You Need When Travelling to Switzerland

Travelling to Switzerland? Discover a country famed for its picturesque mountain ranges and countryside scenery. You’ll be glad to know that there are no travel restrictions for international travelers. However, you are required to don a mask when on public transport. Get the most out of your visit with exclusive discounts on travel passes, SIM cards and guided trips.

Swiss Travel Pass

The historic city of Thun, in the canton of Bern in Switzerland

When you’re travelling, transport can come up to a hefty sum. For that reason, consider the Swiss Travel Pass which allows unlimited access to all public transportation throughout Switzerland’s 90 towns and cities. Besides the unlimited use of train, bus and boat, it also includes premium panorama trains! Additionally, the Swiss Travel Pass comes with free admission to over 500 museums and up to 50% discount on mountain excursions, amongst other perks. Check our Swiss Pass Guide for more information.

 

Switzerland AIRSIM Travel Data 3-in-1 Sim Card

Stay connected with the Switzerland AIRSIM Travel Data 3-in-1 Sim Card. It enables you to enjoy data access in over 130 countries with one travel SIM card. With Over-the-AIR (OTA) and Soft SIM technologies, this card can be turned into a local SIM card at your destination. In addition, you can manage your data usage through the AIRSIM app. Receive and make calls with your Singapore mobile number immediately upon your arrival.

Attractions in Switzerland

There’s plenty to do in the beautiful country of Switzerland, where the breathtaking scenery will leave an indelible mark in your memory. Regardless of whether you prefer to visit museums, go sightseeing around old towns or slide down snowy slopes, you’ll most certainly find your fun here. All tours and excursions include a return coach trip to and fro your selected city.

Switzerland Alps Jungfraujoch Day Tour

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On the Switzerland Alps Jungfraujoch Day Tour, you’ll get to admire the stunning natural wonders Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. Thereafter, head to Grindelwald in a comfortable coach before taking the Eiger Express to view Mount Eiger. At Eiger Glacier station, you can visit Alpine Sensation and Aletsch Glacier. Lastly, don’t forget the outdoor observatory, and grab lunch at one of the local restaurants. Your trip to Wengen will be a unique one, as it will be on a rack railway. At the end of the trip, a tour bus will take you to a designated drop-off point.

Mount Rigi Day Trip

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Bask in a panoramic alpine view on this Mount Rigi Day Trip. Firstly, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Lucerne, which includes a visit to Lucerne’s Old Town. Secondly, board the aerial cable car to Rigi Kaltbad and switch to a mountain railway that will take you up to the summit at 1,800M. From the summit, take your pick down a hiking trail and have lunch in an alpine restaurant. Furthermore, if you visit in winter, you can even rent a sledge and skid down the valley slopes. Thirdly, you can also visit the Swiss Museum of Transport, or the Rosengart Museum, which features works by Picasso and Paul Klee. Lastly, your guide will take you back to Zurich in an air-conditioned coach.

Mount Pilatus Full Day Winter Tour

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Join this Mount Pilatus Full Day Winter Tour to explore one of Switzerland’s most majestic mountains. The coach will pass by the beautiful countryside along the Lake of the Four Cantons to Lucerne. There, your guide will point out the main attractions such as the Chapel Bridge, the Town Hall, the Jesuit Church and the Culture and Congress Center.

There will be free time for you to take a leisurely stroll before heading to Kriens. Here, you will take the panoramic gondola to Fräkmüntegg, where you can take the Dragon Ride, an aerial cableway that is specially designed to give the feeling of flying. At the peak of Mount Pilatus (2132m), there will be a mystical, white winter paradise awaiting. Chill in the Panorama Gallery admiring magnificent views over the surrounding mountains of the Swiss Alps and the blue lakes in the valleys below.

Lucerne and Mount Titlis Snow Experience

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Lucerne is one of the most beautiful cities in the Swiss Alps. Thus, book a Lucerne and Mount Titlis snow experience to enjoy an ultimate winter adventure on the slopes of the legendary Mount Titlis. Do some sightseeing at the town of Lucerne before continuing your journey to Engelberg. Start your snow adventure on the powdery soft snow. Slide down the hill on snow tubes or try skiing on the beginner slopes. Everything you need is provided at the Titlis Snow Park. Take the Rotair revolving cable car to the top of Mt. Titlis take some photos from the viewing gallery before making your descent back to Lucerne.

Swiss Ski Experience

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Before you begin your Swiss ski experience, enjoy an early morning drive through the countryside. You can grab a bite at the famous mountain resort Interlaken before reaching Grindelwald. Over there, you’ll spend the afternoon on the slopes with a professional instructor at Bodmi Arena. It’s a perfect learning environment for ski beginners. While you ski, catch the breathtaking view of the Eiger Mountain. Remember to capture your ski experience with a travel camera for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Mountain Excursion with Cheese and Chocolate

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On this premium Mountain Excursion with Cheese and Chocolate, discover more about Switzerland’s famous cheese and chocolate! Indeed, there is no better way to learn about cheese and chocolate than from the makers themselves. Witness how raw milk from grazing cows is turned into cheese at the Appenzeller dairy show and chocolate at a boutique chocolate manufacturer. Taste fresh cow milk from a farm, freshly plucked herbs from the herb garden of a natural cosmetics manufacturer and even see how up to 12,500 wheels of cheese are stored in a massive cellar. Enjoy a regional lunch at the nearby revolving restaurant and see how the Maître Chocolatier explains the artisan craft of chocolate making, before heading back.

Rhine Falls Half-day Tour

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The Rhine Falls half day tour is a charming morning tour that takes you on a scenic route to Northern Switzerland. Here on this tour, you can admire the majestic view of Castle Laufen that is atop the Rhine Falls. Learn more about the history of this medieval castle at the Historoma, located in the castle. Rhine Falls is one of Europe’s biggest waterfalls, and its beauty can be admired from the viewing platform. Your multilingual guide will explain about Switzerland’s history and culture while you are on the coach. The return journey passes by the picturesque town of Schaffhausen with its well-known Munot Fortress from the 16th century. Most importantly, this tour only operates from April to October, so be sure to tweak your travel plans accordingly.

Grindelwald and Mount First Full-day Adventure

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Up for an exciting adventure in the Swiss Alps? If so, you’ll certainly find a range of exhilarating activities on the Grindelwald and Mount First full-day adventure. Take a scenic 25-minute cable car up to Mount First, where you can try various activities along the way down. The First Cliff Walk is a 40-metre long one-rope suspension bridge with an elevated platform at the end of the walkway that will surely give you an adrenaline rush. Next up, fly down the hill on The First Flyer, a zipline with a maximum speed of 84km/h. Afterwards, take the Mountain Cart, a new fun sport vehicle, to Bort, where you can switch to a Trottibike Scooter. Slow down your pace at Grindelwald as you pass by grazing cows and Swiss chalets. A professional multilingual guide will accompany you from Zurich to Grindelwald, and from Interlaken to Zurich.

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