10 MISTAKES TO AVOID DURING YOUR TRIP TO SWITZERLAND!!! 🚫
TOP 10 MISTAKES TOURISTS MAKE IN SWITZERLAND! Travelling to Switzerland? Well, its probably gonna be the MOST spectacular trip of your lifetime... but there are some tricks you need to know before you boarding that flight! Because no matter your level of preparation, far too often as a first-time visitors to Switzerland..there's bound to be some mistakes that may negatively affect or spoil the trip!
Which is why in this video, I'm sharing with you the 10 (+1 bonus!) BIGGEST mistakes that I'd observed tourists make in Switzerland, so that hopefully you don't repeat them yourself! Be sure to watch till the end so you don't miss anything out!
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☁︎ T I M E S T A M P S ☁︎
00:00 ✅ Introduction
00:19 1️⃣ Not budgeting well
00:58 2️⃣ Not bringing Swiss Francs (CHF)
01:52 3️⃣ Expecting to shop on Sundays
02:44 4️⃣ Eating out too often
03:19 5️⃣ Travel without the right pass
04:28 6️⃣ Not travel by train
05:27 7️⃣ Exceed the speed limit
06:31 8️⃣ Bring the wrong travel adaptor
07:39 9️⃣ Not spend enough time in Switzerland
09:03 🔟 Going to Interlaken (AKA TOURIST TRAP!!!)
09:46 #11 Not speaking basic local language!
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4. Lucerne: Day Trip from Zurich with Cruise 🏞️
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5. Jungfrau Region: Paragliding Diving in Interlaken 🪂
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6. Lauterbrunnen and 72 waterfalls: E-Bike Rental 🚴♂️
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9. Bern: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour 🐻
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10. Zermatt: Gornergrat Railway Day Trip 🚂
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11. Basel: 2-Hour Historical Walking Tour 🏛️
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12. Geneva: Chocolate Tasting Tour 🍫
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13. Lausanne: Olympic Museum Entrance Ticket 🏅
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14. Lausanne: Lavaux Vineyards Tour, Chillon Castle, Chaplin’s World 🍇
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Great video, Ali! Thanks for sharing these valuable tips on the top mistakes tourists make when visiting Switzerland. Your advice on budgeting, bringing Swiss Francs, and being mindful of Sundays is crucial. I also appreciate the insight on not eating out too often, choosing the right travel pass, and opting for train travel. Your video is a fantastic resource for anyone planning a trip to Switzerland. Keep up the excellent work!
Glad it was helpful!
Bravo Olivia. Everything - right to the point. For whatever reason - hardly any other blogger finds it important to inform tourists that in the Swiss Retail business, and that includes Gasoline stations - there are "lights out" on weekends.
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Olivia, I really enjoyed your video on the top mistakes to avoid when traveling to Switzerland! Your tips on budgeting and bringing Swiss Francs are particularly helpful for those planning a trip. I also appreciate your suggestion on using local languages to show respect and receive better service from the locals. Your insights on transportation and avoiding touristy spots like Interlaken were also very insightful. Thanks for sharing your experiences and knowledge with us! Fully watched and subscribed. Best wishes!
Thank you; it’s so thoughtful of you to leave a comment. Encouragement for appreciative subscribers like you really keeps me going to create videos for y’all! 🥹❤️
Very informative and clear. Looking forward to Switz next month!
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Very good tips. Thank you.
useful, straight to the point.👍👍
Thank you :) very helpful and detailed information.
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Buying food on Saturday for Sunday is so important! And not spending too much time in Interlaken. Thank u!
Absolutely!! Enjoy your trip :) please subscribe to support the channel!
Thank you❤ very helpful ❤
I just came back from a short trip to Luzern, Grinderwald and Zurich. A couple of days is definitely too short to explore the beauty of this country! But my biggest mistake is not realising that my phone couldn’t roam. I had signal, but no data. I had no problem with this when I was in Italy and it was then I realised that Switzerland is not part of the EU. So a travel tip from me is to get an E-Sim (app) or a Swiss sim card in advance!
Thank you,this is very helpful 👍
Very informative video. Thankyou so much.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello Olivia ! I really appreciate on your video it's more interesting n informative videos. I really wanted to encourage such kinda videos.. I'm your new subscriber.❤
I'm so glad! Thank you for your kind words.
I’m only now in Switzerland two days, but I wish I would’ve watched your videos ahead of time. I’m here for another 9 days, so I am looking forward to trying your ideas for travel! Danke!
Thank you! Make the best of your time left in Switzerland! Do like and subscribe to the channel to help support:)
@@Olliechinny Already did! 👍🏼
Hi Olivia, your video is very clear and informative. Short & sweet. Should have watched your video earlier. Had booked accommodations in Wilderswil for 3 nights 😅
Glad it was helpful, And enjoy ur trip! Please support with a like and subscribe, it means a lot to a small growing channel!
Already liked n subscribed
Good info. Thank you
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Loved the video❤
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Wow nice to meet a fellow Singaporean. Thanks for the tips!!
Any time!
Good tips as usual 😁
Glad you like them!😊
tq for the tips
Super helpful tips - Thanks so much!! Btw, for everyone who's saying to slow down, just select playback slow x2 on your video controls. I find the pace perfect (but I'm from Singapore). Thanks again!
Thank youuu
Thank you for this video 🥰
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This video is super helpful to us 1st time travellers to Switzerland. Watching more of ur uploads.
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Did already 😊
Thank you for mentioning Interlaken. I was wondering why so many people were wanting to there. 😞 I am so glad you mention this.
You are so welcome!
Great video. New suscriber. Going to Montreaux 3 days in December. First time in Switzerland
Have fun!
good to know about "Sviss Travelcard"... 👍 about driving car,. just fallow the other cars
Thanks for the informative video Ollie! I am travelling to Switzerland next month, can’t wait! For the travel adaptor, can universal adapter EU plug fit in Switzerland?
Only the two plugs I showed in the video works
We are traveling from Singapore soon! Definitely going to be watching all your tips!
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Olivia is the ABSOLUTE BEST!! She planned my 8-day itinerary for Switzerland! I couldn't have done it w/out her! Love her!!
Thanks for the kind words Twila! I’m sure you gonna have a blast in Switzerland!
*Your videos are beautiful and elegant enough, hopefully people will like them*
I hope so too!
Like your vedios. Very helpful. but please reduce the background music volume. Sometimes music is louder than your voice. Thank you ❤
Thank you for the info! V useful 😊 have been checking out the banking app, so basically virtual credit card are accepted in most merchants in Swiss, right?
Yes, exactly
I plan staying in interlaken but will be going out every day like lauterbrunnen , snigge platte grindlewald then last day will be at Lucerne
Very useful advice ❤
Glad you think so!
Regarding Interlaken it is not that much that it has value itself, I think its popularity is mainly because it is used as starting base to reach the real hotspots such as Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald First, Schilthorn or Lauterbrunnen which are all really great spots (very expensive though...)
You’re right! It is a good base for exploring the region. I’m not a huge fan of Interlaken but it does have some gems like the Harder Kulm and Niederhorn
Great. Hope to find job st Switzerland
Very informative…👍
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Hi Olivia, I´m interested in Switzerland a lot. Could you please slow down a bit. Thank you for sharing! ^^^^^
Noted!
This is helpful, especially the travel adaptor part haha! Can the YouTrip credit card work in most parts of Switzerland, like buying the train tickets or like the cable car tickets?
Yes it does!
Hi Olivia, loved your video its very informative! I even read your blog but im still undecided on the pass type TT im travelling there for about 9 days and proceeding to main points like Mount Titlis, Matterhorn, Grindelwald and from town to town transfers. Would it be better to go for a half fare card then?
You can get a consultation with me www.Buymeacoffee.com/olliechinny and I can plan a bespoke itinerary for ur trip with the right advice for you. Thanks!
The halbtax card is only for residents. For your case the swiss pass seems to be the best or the railpass. Mount Titli is not a main point, there are much better than that, like Pilatus or Rigi.
I’m so glad I live in Switzerland
Great video. What do you think about renting a car instead of getting a travel pass? I know gas is expensive but by having a car I won't feel limited if it makes sense. What's your opinion on this?
It depends on everyone’s preferences. If you prefer to be more carefree and go anywhere on a whim without relying on train schedules then go for it! However, budget wise: I think a car would only be worth it if it’s for a large group of 4 and above.
@Olliechinny I appreciate you responding. Based on all the videos I have seen, including yours, I think I will get the pass. Now, my next worry is how to take the trains/public transportation without getting lost or missing stops. Do you have such a video on your channel?
Hi do you have recommendations for lakes in zurich ?
Hi i love your tips . I am now wondering weather to rent a car due to 5 pax ( one elderly mother) or get a hefty Swiss pass of 3 days yet not cover the mountains cable/cogwheel or Tell pass cos only want Tittlis and Stanserhorn or Rigi or Day Saver pass on day we need .!! Apart from Tittlis ( snowy) , which other mountain that have nice vollagr view wud you recommend. I saw lake Thun , can we drive there to lakeside
Drive
Im goin with wife for 4 days soon. The half pass is 190chf each so is it worth getting as were only going zurich city from airport & back plus going porrentouy return once which is 70chf each return. Any " trip " days will paid in the fee of the tour payment , usually 100 chf each or so. When ive googled it cash in zurich city ,chf is still widely accepted too
Hi Olivia. Is the 500CHF budget for 4 persons includes the accommodations ? We will be traveling there on July.
It includes accommodation.
Not to forget, when travelling by train, always ask for the scenic route although it may take a little longer to your destination.
Hi Olivia ! Is it convenient to travel in trains with luggage’s and children .
The first mistake is to visit Switzerland if you do not have the proper budget. Beautiful mountains and landscapes are everywhere in Europe, especially in Italy, France, Austria, and Norway-but in Norway is expensive too.
Can we use Wise as substitute for Revolut?
Hi Olivia - can we bring a box of cigars in our checked luggage from the US to share with my husband’s work associates? Also we will be in Zurich on Sunday November 19th. should we pick up food during our layover in Amsterdam for Sunday??
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useful .😮
Glad it helped you!
Hi Olivia, is it ok to purchase the Swiss Pass after touching down at Zurich?
Yes u can do that but why? You could save ur self the time and anxiety by buying it in advance online
@@Olliechinny noted.
Hello. Thanks for the tips. Where do you suggest i change for coins. Especially to be used for the toilets. Where can we find free toilet usage. Malls? Thank you
Break ur large notes at supermarkets
And people that learned the german language should not be surprised if they are going to a german speaking part in Switzerland and don't understand a thing :D
Totally, Swiss German is an entirely different dialect of its own!! Abit like mandarin and Cantonese in my opinion 😛
In downtown Lugano (via Nassa) the pharmacist of the famous pharmacy sent to that country a copy of people who speak English with the excuse that she only speaks Italian: but what language do they teach future pharmacists? Zulu?
At least can read all the signs 😂
Most people can also speak normal german if you ask them, so no worries really
Hi olivia. Thankyou so much for the info btw! I plan to go to Switzerland for 6 days and the next 6 days to another European country nearby, do you think i should get Swiss Pass + Eurail Pass or Eurail Pass only is ok?
You can get the Eurail pass for ur train travels however buses, trams and visits to attractions and cablecar rides would not be covered under the pass. You can combine it with the half fare card to get 50% off your local transport, attractions and cable cars.
Eurail and Interrail passes in France and Italy make little sense. In Italy, the places available for holders of these passes are limited. Furthermore, they do not entitle you to the ultra-discounted Economy and Super Economy fares, therefore the "service change" is always calculated on the full price. For international trains at market price (for example the Eurocity from Milan Central Station to Zurich), the cost of the ticket for the foreign section not covered by the pass is half the total price of the journey, even if it is uncovered for 2 km! For example, to travel from Como to Zurich, even though I have Interrail SWITZERLAND, I will pay half even though I am only discovered for the 2 km that separate Como from Chiasso. As far as Switzerland is concerned, if you don't intend to travel 24 hours a day, perhaps the Half Price season ticket is preferable, possibly accompanied by day passes, generally also valid on postbuses, steamers, urban trams, etc., as well as on certain foreign transport companies such as, for example, the Italian SSIF (Camedo transit - Domodossola
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Hi Olivia, where are the interesting places to go during 6 to 13 dec 2023.. we were planning to go Grindleward from 6 to 8 dec unfortunately there are no day train available sia!! now stress already.. hope to hear from you soon..
You can book a consultation with me and I can plan the trip for you: www.buymeacoffee.com/olliechinny Grindelwald first is not the only attraction! So many others.
@@Olliechinny okay olivia.. thank you so much!!
Finally someone said the truth about Interlaken, there are so many other beautiful places that are way cheaper with less people and won't take a 3 hour train ride to get on top
Can y give examples?
@@lifegoeson6103Mt. Stoos
Interlaken because all beautiful places near it and it also cost effective 🤔
I need help planning the best authentic Swiss trip so thanks
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As Swiss, I can confirm every point.
Great that you agree!
Thanks. Prices are ridiculously expensive for no good reason. Better travel opportunities in other european countries, at more reasonable prices...
But will trains/ buses be open on sundays/christmas? Our plan is to go from paris to lauterbrunnen on december which is a sunday 😅
Yes it’s open
Yes but the frequency might be lowered (buses less often), but yes, they will still run
Hi Olivia, I will visit Zermatt in early April and it happen to be Good Friday 😅. Do you think the shops and restaurants are open ?
Yes, since it is a tourist destination the shops will likely still remain open. I was in Grindelwald on Easter Sunday and the restaurants were all still bustling with people!
Thank you for explaining the electrical plug issue. Having those visual aids really helped me to understand. However, can you please speak more slowly? As a native English speaker, I had difficulty understanding your entire message.
thanks for the feedback!
Guilty.. I just planned my coming trip to base at Interlaken.. 😢
It’s still fine….but just make sure u don’t spend all ur time in Interlaken and just travel out more to the surroundings! 😛
Very informative.... Is transportation free for children?
Transport is free for children below 6. for children between 6-15, you can get the junior card for just 30CHF for unlimited travel. www.sbb.ch/en/travelcards-and-tickets/railpasses/junior-travelcard.html
@@Olliechinny is that valid for Mt Titlis, Mt jungfrau etc
Can we paraglide in interlaken or iseltwald in early March?
Not in iseltwald but in Interlaken! I’m doing a video on this very soon so stay tuned!
Would you recommend buying CHF in Singapore or in Switzerland to get more favourable rates?
I think it’s easier to just change it in Singapore; then again u don’t really have to bring much. 500CHF is more than enough, a lot of people alr mentioned that they brought this amt and didn’t even use finish. Cards are widely accepted here
@@Olliechinny thank you and I have already subscribed 🙂
So helpful! Trying to help my parents for their trip. They already got a Swiss Pass 1st class. 1. Do you have to book trains beforehand? 2. How do you book on Glacier express? thanks!!
Please read my blog for more details on how to book the glacier express!
Are shops in Bahnhofstrasse also closed in Sunday?
Yes they are closed. Only shops in the Zurich train station remain open
I subscribed yo.
Thank you!
@@Olliechinny No problem, and yes Interlaken is a tourist trap but it really is a great hub to get to the rest of Switzerland and its super beautiful.
If I am travelling to Switzerland in Jul during summer , is there anything to take note of ?
Watch my month-by-month guide to find out what to take note of in July! kzhead.info/sun/q6p-fKqXhKWhZWg/bejne.html
As a Swiss I‘d recommend bringing a warm jacket, especially if you plan to visit mountains like Pilatus, Titlis etc. But July is a great month fo come here; enjoy!
the weather is already quite hot at the moment (25+°C), it might get even hotter in July as it‘s one of the summer months. but it‘s right that if you go higher up, you‘ll need a jacket, ideally a light one that protects against winds as long as the sun is shining, and to be safe a pullover for underneath, just in case. other than that, July is a great month to travel, can be quite busy because of the summer holidays tho.
Hi!! I would like to know if someone is coming for the first time to Switzerland from the USA. What kind of pass is supposed to purchase like a half card or a Swiss pass? Pls kindly answer my question.
It really depends on your budget. If you want a hassle free experience then swiss travel pass is the way to go. But HFC is more friendly on the pockets.
@@Olliechinny Thanks a lot.
Very important to bring Swiss francs especially coins. If you arrive at the airport and then take the very convenient train downtown and now have to use the bathroom, without coins you are out of luck. Euros do not work in the turnstile for the toilets. No,change machines around. So use bathroom at airport first
Can you just use credit card?
@@dashah13 no just Swiss coins. Euros are trash to these intelligent people
If all shops are closed on Sunday, how about their public transport? Is that still operating?
Public transport still operates on Sundays. Only shops are closed
@@Olliechinny how about shops in Zurich Airport, is it open or close on Sunday?
@@imahsaman2495 Shops in the airport and in the big train stations (Zürich HB, Basel SBB, Lucerne, etc.) are open on Sundays as well. Besides that there are a few shops that are open 365 days (usually at pull-ins), but they‘re not widely spread and their opening hours can be shorter than monday-friday. Most shops are closed on Sundays as stated in the video.
Using the train we had to pay 1200 CHF(week pass) instead with car, we paid 220 Euro for a week.
U are probably a larger group of 6-7 adults and hence the car rental cost was divided and cheaper. But it wouldn’t be the casefor say a couple, or a family of 4 with children where public transport is free. With that being said, there’s always pros and cons to car or train so it depends on your travel needs :)
cant i just use my credit card in all places? instead of getting CHF?
Yes it’s possible but some places only accept cash so take CHF too! You don’t need to
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Helloo dear Olivia.. Nice info..
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Can u be my guide as I am going to Switzerland
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Bruh Interlaken has the best views during autumn
Why the ' music' when trying to listen to what you are saying.
Spoke Italian there got by no problem
In downtown Lugano (via Nassa) the pharmacist of the famous pharmacy sent to that country a copy of people who speak English with the excuse that she only speaks Italian: but what language do they teach future pharmacists? Zulu?
Small disagreements: 1. Interlaken is a good base for the region. Please don’t rubbish it. 2. One mistake not mentioned. Not to read advance weather forecast before going to scenic mountain regions. There is nothing to see at Zermatt, Jungfraujoch etc in bad weather and will be waste of money.
Regarding the fine, even if they do send it back to your home country, you can still choose to ignore it can’t you? They can’t really enforce this outside their borders.
Im sure you can, but you will be blacklisted whenever you return to Schengen countries or Switzerland ie more trouble for you when you travel to Europe next time. Besides, and more importantly, it’s a matter of integrity, no?
What about English????
Don’t flush the toilet after 10pm! It is illegal. Also, a bin does not mean u can throw trash it in, there r bins for specific types of trash only and officers will actually wait and open the bins to check n fine u!!!
As a Swiss I guarantee these are just myths - absolutely not true!
No matter what you doing here.. but dont drive too fast.. u will regret it :P
EXACTLY… Uness you want a surprise gift waiting for you back home in the mail box 💸💸💸
The combination of your VERY GOOD (but slightly accented) English and the bouncy, intrusive background music is a bad choice, making you harder to understand.
Thanks for the feedback! I have tried not to include music for my subsequent talking videos :) also; everyone has an accent, even yourself. I am from Singapore so naturally my accent sounds different from yours
Those Clickbaits are getting annoying, 我觉得不好。
How is this a click bait? I presented exactly what was presented in the title.
You can’t just spend 7 days in one place that’s just stupid at least be more realistic