I was thinking of doing what you recommend in a earlier post about going from Bern to Spiez. Then catching the golden pass train to Lausanne. Not sure what site to buy those tickets at. That would work well too. Unfortunately due to the recent warm weather and rain you won't see much snow (in the background only). You don't have to buy tickets or anything as long as you use a pass day. The route is : - Bern - Spiez - Zweisimmen - Montreux - Lausanne - Bern Between Zweisimmen and Montreux hourly regular trains (twice a day using Belle Époque carriages) or at odd times the new shiny Golden Pass Express (running from Interlaken, Spiez to Montreux). Reservations are not needed except maybe on the Golden Pass Express (20 CHF...). The 09:38 train out of Spiez has a few seats left and the 11:38 one a bit more. I took that train twice, never made a booking and it was pretty empty so it's your choice I'd say. (Booking on gpx.swiss) Just wanted to thank you for all the advice!! We
If you want to go up in the mountains I personally recommend you to go to Schilthorn. There's a turning restaurant with a 360 degree view of the mountains. https://schilthorn.ch/en/Welcome Thank you I will take a look at it 😊
Now that I have time, some additional info on these 3 options (there are others ofc) : Option 1 : Bern - (Spiez) - Brig - Andermatt - Göschenen - Lucerne - back to Bern or via Interlaken - comfy trains through some beautiful Alpine scenery (snowy landscape for only a bit less than half the trip tho) - max 1500 m elevation as the railway is in the valley but higher mountains around you (no glaciers) Option 2 : Jungfraujoch, one-way via Grindelwald and the other via Lauterbrunnen - high altitude (3500 m), view on the Aletsch glacier (longest in the Alps), long tunnel for the last bit - Eurail valid until Grindelwald/Lauterbrunnen, then 25% discount. Only 2nd class carriages. - very expensive and often crowded - you might have to wait 30 min at Eigergletscher for the following train unless you pay 10 CHF per person for a reservation* - check the weather forecast before going as every other day it's foggy Option 3 : Schilthorn - 3000 m by cable car - 25% discount. Half the price than Jung
You're welcome! I had a quick look and on 29th December the 07:56 RJX is pretty empty while the 09:56 RJX looks busy. In any case I'd recommend reservations through ÖBB. A lot of people will also get on/off along the way and not make the full Vienna - Salzburg - Zurich journey. Enjoy! First off your advice has been seriously helpful. And I really appreciate it. I hope this is the last time I bug you. Tomorrow we leave for Switzerland and I have reservations on the train we discussed. Now the next day I'd like to do the glacier train an het to spiez around 10am??? Or sooner if need be. How do I book the first class reservation for us? Websites seem confusing bit. I'd be happy In any class but traveling with 3 girls... 😂
You're welcome! I had a quick look and on 29th December the 07:56 RJX is pretty empty while the 09:56 RJX looks busy. In any case I'd recommend reservations through ÖBB. A lot of people will also get on/off along the way and not make the full Vienna - Salzburg - Zurich journey. Enjoy! Thank you again and I was that early maybe best also and you have helped strengthen that decision 😊 🙏
Yes Eurail is valid on RJX trains (they're operated by ÖBB). i'd also recommend seat reservations. 3€ per person through including seat selection. Sure, the transfer is really easy and you can take your time. There are 2 fast trains per hour and more slower trains. Feel free to stop in Zurich too :) Reservations aren't a thing on Swiss trains. I suggest heading to the front/rear ends of the train to find plenty of seats! Thank you very much for the clarification again. It's been a good trip so far and the further south we get it seems better 😁
It's rarely very cold I'd say, the last true cold wave was in February 2012. This week it's been 10-15°C with rain in the lowlands (all snow melted) and next week is supposed to be dry and around 5°C. The wind might make it a bit chillier but nothing unbearable. There will be plenty of snow higher in the Alps for sure. And the weather could still change in the next 2 weeks ofc. Other questions welcome and enjoy your trip :) Thank you very much! I am sure I will have more as the days progress Sorry I have another question. We are currently enroute to Salzburg from muchen. My question is that in 2 days we want to move to Bern and I'm not sure if our eu global pass is good for RJX rail train. The trip is 6.5 hours from what I see and would like to be ready for it. A lot of the trains today were packed and would think it maybe best to reserve a seat as it seems it maybe best with the long travel time. And also that says we have to make a transfer in Zurich and was wondering i
It's rarely very cold I'd say, the last true cold wave was in February 2012. This week it's been 10-15°C with rain in the lowlands (all snow melted) and next week is supposed to be dry and around 5°C. The wind might make it a bit chillier but nothing unbearable. There will be plenty of snow higher in the Alps for sure. And the weather could still change in the next 2 weeks ofc. Other questions welcome and enjoy your trip :) Thank you very much! I am sure I will have more as the days progress
Get Eurail Global Passes : 2 adults, 1 youth, 1 (free) children. I'd get maybe 5 but more likely 7 day passes. Last-minute tickets will be very expensive and the Swiss Travel Pass is useless if you have Eurail. The previous exception was that trains from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen/Grindelwald were not included in Eurail but this is not the case since last Sunday. I'd make seat reservations on the German trains to be sure you sit together (trains will be busy between Christmas & New Year). Book through the railway companies, it's cheaper (+ no fees) : 3€ per train through ÖBB, 4.90€ per journey through DB (incl. seat map). Same thing for Salzburg - Zurich : available through ÖBB with a seat map. On the other hand seat reservations on Swiss trains are unheard of : lived here all my life and never made one. Trains are large and run at least hourly but often every 30 min. As a tip : board the front/rear end as people are lazy and board in the middle next to the stairs. That way you'r
Hello everyone. My name is Bill and I live in Japan and will be traveling next week to Europe. Really excited for this trip as I have been thinking about it for a long time. I have lived in Japan for 30 years now after moving from America
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