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

Are you dreaming of visiting Switzerland but feeling unsure about the cultural norms and etiquette? As a visitor in a foreign country, it's natural to worry about unintentionally offending locals or committing social faux pas. In this episode, I chat with Kathrin Spinnler, who was born and raised in Switzerland, to get her expert advice on navigating Swiss culture with ease.Kathrin shares valuable tips on a wide range of topics, from using public transportation in Switzerland and di...

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.Listen now to learn:Why you should use trains instead of renting a carAre there fast trains in Switzerland?Do Swiss tr...

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 c...

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. Listen now to learn about:Rhine Falls near SchaffhausenTrümmelbach Falls near LauterbrunnenGiessbach Falls on Lake ...

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. ...

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. Listen now to learn about:Top things to do at the SchilthornBrunch at Piz Gloria revolving restaurant.The Schilthorn cabl...