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  1. MeeraINDIA avatar

    Want a travel plan for Zurich end-September 2012

    by MeeraINDIA 31 May 2012

    Hi! I am in Zurich for a conference on 27-28 September, 2012. After that, have 6 days on hand to do some travel. Any suggestions of an…

  2. MeeraINDIA avatar

    RE: Paris, Italy, Switzerland and London in August

    by MeeraINDIA 31 May 2012

    Am in Zurich for two days for a conference in end September. I have a total of 8 days. Could you suggest what else I could do? Ok with…

  3. kchadley avatar

    Re: Where to stay? Interlaken/Wilderswill - Lauterbrunnen

    by kchadley 31 May 2012

    The earliest trains from Interlaken depart at 05:21 and 06:00, for arrival at Zurich Flughafen (airport station) at 07:50 and 08:16, respect…

  4. v_pratus avatar

    Re: Planning two week vacation in Switzerland: Ovronnaz in August?

    by v_pratus 30 May 2012

    Many thanks for all the answers. These are most encouraging. Now, thinking of the itinerary and based on your feedback, I now re-think…

  5. Fwoggie avatar

    RE: Where to stay? Interlaken/Wilderswill - Lauterbrunnen

    by Fwoggie 30 May 2012

    I'm confused by Juangraugh? I assume you mean Jungfraujoch? Well, Lauterbrunnen would sure be handy for Jungfraujoch and it's an easy…

  6. gemdy avatar

    Where to stay? Interlaken/Wilderswill - Lauterbrunnen

    by gemdy 30 May 2012

    My wife and I will be in the Interlaken/Juangfro (alps) area for 3 days in late June 24-27. We have an international flight out from Zurich…

  7. neckervd avatar

    RE: I need advice on Swiss rail options. thank you!

    by neckervd 29 May 2012

    Day 2 (with Swiss Pass): wouldn't it be cheaper to give back the car in Konstanz (Germany) and to go on from there by train (Swiss Federal…

  8. fd100 avatar

    I need advice on Swiss rail options. thank you!

    by fd100 29 May 2012

    Below is our itinerary for an upcoming trip. Most of the time will be spent in the Jungfrau region. I've been researching the Swiss…

  9. v_pratus avatar

    Planning two week vacation in Switzerland: Ovronnaz in August?

    by v_pratus 29 May 2012

    Hi , we are planning to travel across Switzerland on a rented car, August 17 to September 1. Two adults and two kids, 11 and 7 years old.…

  10. seattletoeurope avatar

    Re: Backpacking europe (alone) first time w/ itinerary idea

    by seattletoeurope 28 May 2012

    With some more research I think I may enjoy starting in Rome, going up to Florence, Venice, then to somewhere in southern switzerland…

  11. seattletoeurope avatar

    Backpacking europe (alone) first time w/ itinerary idea

    by seattletoeurope 27 May 2012

    I am highly considering backpacking europe this summer (19yo / M / USA) for 4-6 weeks (mid/late july to end of august/beg sept) A very…

  12. neckervd avatar

    RE: Zurich in January

    by neckervd 27 May 2012

    Berne has usually less fog than Zurich whereas fog is totally unknown in the Alps.

  13. updownallaround7 avatar

    RE: Zurich in January

    by updownallaround7 27 May 2012

    Better bring a flashlight

  14. Fwoggie avatar

    RE: Zurich in January

    by Fwoggie 27 May 2012

    There is a difference between sunlight and sun. Bern's sunrise/set times are here - http://timeanddate.com/worldclock/astronomy.html?n=270&…

  15. regards avatar

    RE: Zurich in January

    by regards 27 May 2012

    It would be nice to know where you live to ask such a question. Buy yourself a pocket lamp before going to Switzerland.

  16. daneo321 avatar

    Zurich in January

    by daneo321 27 May 2012

    I am planning to travel to Zurich and Bern in January 2013 however i keep reading that there will only be 2 hours of sunlight per day.…

  17. kristy89 avatar

    Paris, Italy, Switzerland and London in August

    by kristy89 27 May 2012

    Hi all, This is my first time posting on lonely planet and my first trip to Europe. My cousin are I are arriving in Paris on the 10th…

  18. celticbhoy7 avatar

    RE: Leaving Schengen through Romania. Passport exit stamp?

    by celticbhoy7 25 May 2012

    True, not good to break the rules anywhere. Borders are so arbitrary. I have a US passport and flying into Zurich from the US they never…

  19. Fwoggie avatar

    RE: Going to Brittany (Rennes). How?

    by Fwoggie 25 May 2012

    http://www.tgv-europe.com will sell you a train ticket from Zurich to Rennes (I picked Rennes cos you don't say where in Brittany nor…

  20. Whyso avatar

    Going to Brittany (Rennes). How?

    by Whyso 25 May 2012

    Hello. I willl travel around in mainly Austria and Hungary this summer, before I have to go up to Brittany; France. . Ive looked for plane…

  21. Ploni avatar

    Re: 2+ day family itinerary - help please!

    by Ploni 24 May 2012

    ...Actually we have been advised to rent a van and do some driving to the French (Lugano) and Italian borders and back rather than take…

  22. yokuni91 avatar

    Short trips over weekends

    by yokuni91 24 May 2012

    Hi there, I am residing in Zurich for 3 months for a summer work and will have time to roam around in the weekends. As I realize the…

  23. neckervd avatar

    RE: itinerary help- cinque terre, switzerland, and austria

    by neckervd 24 May 2012

    5Terre - Interlaken/Lauterbrunnen - Lucerne - Zurich - Salzburg would be a more logic, shorter and cheaper itinerary.

  24. neckervd avatar

    RE: Zurich to Munich transportation question

    by neckervd 24 May 2012

    For the German leg of the Zurich - Munich itinerary, you may buy a Bayern ticket. It costs 29 EUR and is valid for up to 5 persons who…

  25. Ishotamaninreno avatar

    RE: 2+ day family itinerary - help please!

    by Ishotamaninreno 24 May 2012

    We stayed in Zurich for a couple of days, and the things that stick in our mind was our lunch at the cafeteria at a large Migros store…

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