Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation Carolyn Schönafinger

Are you planning to see scenic Switzerland by train? In this episode, Carolyn answers 15 of the most frequently asked questions by travellers who plan to travel Switzerland by train.  If you’ve ever wondered if there are weight limits for luggage on Swiss trains, or have asked ‘do Swiss trains have toilets?’, these questions and many more will be answered in this episode.


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Why you should use trains instead of renting a carAre there fast trains in Switzerland?Do Swiss trains run on time?What are the best rail passes or Swiss train tickets for tourists?What trains are not covered with the Swiss Travel Pass?Are there discounts for children on Swiss trains?First class and second class differencesAre seat reservations required on Swiss trains?Do Swiss trains operate on Sundays and public holidays?

These questions and more are answered in this episode to help you plan your vacation by train around Switzerland with confidence.


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Are you ready to ride on the world's first and only open-air double-decker cable car? Join us in this episode as Carolyn chats with  Lena Häfelfinger to learn all about visiting Mt. Stanserhorn.  Lena shares the many reasons to visit the mountain which include great views over Lake Lucerne, hiking, learning about the local flora and fauna, and dining at the Stanserhorn restaurant where you can enjoy a candle light dinner. Stanserhorn's summit is reached by both funicular and cable car and Lena tells us about the frequency of services and ticket prices for Stanserhorn (Swiss Travel Pass holders travel for free!). 


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Where Mount Stanserhorn is locatedHow to get to Mt. Stanserhorn from LucerneThe historic funicular and Cabrio Bahn Stanserhorn Ticket prices for the Stanserhorn excursionWhat to do at Mt. StanserhornWhen you can visit Mt. StanserhornImportant tips you should know before visiting the mountain
⭐ Guest: Lena Häfelfinger from CabriO Stanserhorn
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Let's go in search of five of the most beautiful waterfalls in Switzerland! In this episode, our guest, Melinda Schoutens, joins us to tell us about some of her favourite Swiss waterfalls.  Each of these breathtaking waterfalls in Switzerland are easily reached by public transport - or on foot if you enjoy a hike - and will be a highlight of your Switzerland vacation.  
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Rhine Falls near SchaffhausenTrümmelbach Falls near LauterbrunnenGiessbach Falls on Lake BrienzReichenbach Falls near MeiringenEngstligen Falls near AdelbodenHow to reach the featured waterfallsWhat steps you should take before your next Swiss hikeEssential equipment you should bring while hiking in SwitzerlandHow to find out the difficulty level of hikes


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It may be the incredible scenery of mountains and lakes that has made visiting Switzerland a high priority for you but the country is also famous for its engineering prowess.  In fact, Switzerland is home to many examples of pioneering innovation and design - many of which are world firsts - that you may like to include in your Swiss vacation.

In this episode, I share some of the incredible world-firsts and world record-holding sites that you can include in your Switzerland travel plans. You'll find them in some of the top destinations in Switzerland but also in some places you may not have heard of. 
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First revolving aerial cableway in the WorldWorld’s steepest cogwheel trainWorld steepest funicularWorld's longest suspension bridgeWorld's highest peak to peak suspension bridgeLongest railway tunnel in the World.World’s longest staircaseWorld's oldest wooden truss bridge

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In this episode, Carolyn chats with Alan Ramsay from Schilthorn cableways to learn more about the new Schilthorn construction project that is currently underway.  Alan also discusses the various ways to reach the Schilthorn, what to do at the Schilthorn and the intermediate stations, and how you can enjoy a delicious brunch in the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant. 
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Top things to do at the SchilthornBrunch at Piz Gloria revolving restaurant.The Schilthorn cable car project that is currently underwayVarious ways to reach the famous  Mürren mountain villageHow long you should allow for your Schilthorn excursionWhy you should include a visit to the Schilthorn in your Switzerland vacation
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In this episode, Carolyn is joined by Hana Hurabova. With over a decade living and exploring Switzerland, Hana has become a true Swiss local. Her extensive knowledge on exploring Switzerland has attracted attention from other travellers looking for help with their travel planning.  Hana shares with us one of her favourite, largely undiscovered, parts of Switzerland, and tells us about her tailor made itinerary planning service which allows her to help other travellers to explore Switzerland.
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How Hana came to be living in SwitzerlandWhy Hana loves the Emmental ValleyThe unique characteristics of the Emmental ValleyTop things to do in the Emmental ValleyHow to get to the Emmental ValleyHana's itinerary planning serviceAn exclusive discount for our audience
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