Two Days in Switzerland -- Where to Stay?
Feb 3rd 2003 | 5:24 am
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Two Days in Switzerland -- Where to Stay?
My wife and I will be flying to Zurich in late March, and then flying
on to Rome three days later for the "main part" of our vacation.
Since neither of us has been to Switzerland before, we wanted to spend
a couple days soaking up the mountains.
Our plane to Rome leaves early the third day, so we'll stay the last
night in Zurich. We were thinking about staying two nights in
Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountains (Murren,
Wengen, etc.)
Does that sound like a good plan, or should we actually stay in the
mountains somewhere? Neither of us are snow skiiers, so we thought
that most of the ski resorts would be crowded that time of year.
Also, is there enought to do if your home base is one of the small
villages?
Is Interlaken a good base for us, or should we consider somewhere
else?
Thanks for all help and insight.
Jerry
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on to Rome three days later for the "main part" of our vacation.
Since neither of us has been to Switzerland before, we wanted to spend
a couple days soaking up the mountains.
Our plane to Rome leaves early the third day, so we'll stay the last
night in Zurich. We were thinking about staying two nights in
Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountains (Murren,
Wengen, etc.)
Does that sound like a good plan, or should we actually stay in the
mountains somewhere? Neither of us are snow skiiers, so we thought
that most of the ski resorts would be crowded that time of year.
Also, is there enought to do if your home base is one of the small
villages?
Is Interlaken a good base for us, or should we consider somewhere
else?
Thanks for all help and insight.
Jerry
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Feb 3rd 2003 | 6:46 am
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>We were thinking about staying two nights in
>Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountain
Also check out Zermatt
Mike Quint
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George III of America might lose them again.
>Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountain
Also check out Zermatt
Mike Quint
George III of England lost the Colonies,
George III of America might lose them again.
Feb 3rd 2003 | 7:54 am
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> My wife and I will be flying to Zurich in late March, and then flying
> on to Rome three days later for the "main part" of our vacation.
> Since neither of us has been to Switzerland before, we wanted to spend
> a couple days soaking up the mountains.
> Our plane to Rome leaves early the third day, so we'll stay the last
> night in Zurich. We were thinking about staying two nights in
> Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountains (Murren,
> Wengen, etc.)
> Does that sound like a good plan, or should we actually stay in the
> mountains somewhere? Neither of us are snow skiiers, so we thought
> that most of the ski resorts would be crowded that time of year.
> Also, is there enought to do if your home base is one of the small
> villages?
> Is Interlaken a good base for us, or should we consider somewhere
> else?
Wengen is one of my favourite places.
Beautiful, no cars, stunning scenery and some nice hotels. Good for walking
in the summer too.
My favourite hotel there is the old-fashioned family style Falken, though it
can be rather like Fawlty Towers.
There probably will still be snow in the village in late March, though much
should have melted
You would need good high waterproof boots for any walking outside the
village.
You can also take trips on the mountain railway to Grundelwald etc. Also to
Eigerglacier but very expensive.
The valley towns such as Interlaken are OK but not so atmospheric. And not
so sunny as they are more shaded.
But of course better places for excursions.
Roger
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> My wife and I will be flying to Zurich in late March, and then flying
> on to Rome three days later for the "main part" of our vacation.
> Since neither of us has been to Switzerland before, we wanted to spend
> a couple days soaking up the mountains.
> Our plane to Rome leaves early the third day, so we'll stay the last
> night in Zurich. We were thinking about staying two nights in
> Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountains (Murren,
> Wengen, etc.)
> Does that sound like a good plan, or should we actually stay in the
> mountains somewhere? Neither of us are snow skiiers, so we thought
> that most of the ski resorts would be crowded that time of year.
> Also, is there enought to do if your home base is one of the small
> villages?
> Is Interlaken a good base for us, or should we consider somewhere
> else?
Wengen is one of my favourite places.
Beautiful, no cars, stunning scenery and some nice hotels. Good for walking
in the summer too.
My favourite hotel there is the old-fashioned family style Falken, though it
can be rather like Fawlty Towers.
There probably will still be snow in the village in late March, though much
should have melted
You would need good high waterproof boots for any walking outside the
village.
You can also take trips on the mountain railway to Grundelwald etc. Also to
Eigerglacier but very expensive.
The valley towns such as Interlaken are OK but not so atmospheric. And not
so sunny as they are more shaded.
But of course better places for excursions.
Roger
Feb 3rd 2003 | 9:30 am
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Re: Two Days in Switzerland -- Where to Stay?
Ii like to stay in Brienz, 20 minutes by rail or road from Interlaken. It is
a woodcarving village on the Lake of Brienz in a pretty setting. If the
weather is good go up to Grindelwald or Murren for the day. If its not so
good you can easily go to Bern or Luzern. I like the Weisses Kreuz hotel
across the street from the station.
Dick
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> My wife and I will be flying to Zurich in late March, and then flying
> on to Rome three days later for the "main part" of our vacation.
> Since neither of us has been to Switzerland before, we wanted to spend
> a couple days soaking up the mountains.
> Our plane to Rome leaves early the third day, so we'll stay the last
> night in Zurich. We were thinking about staying two nights in
> Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountains (Murren,
> Wengen, etc.)
> Does that sound like a good plan, or should we actually stay in the
> mountains somewhere? Neither of us are snow skiiers, so we thought
> that most of the ski resorts would be crowded that time of year.
> Also, is there enought to do if your home base is one of the small
> villages?
> Is Interlaken a good base for us, or should we consider somewhere
> else?
> Thanks for all help and insight.
> Jerry
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a woodcarving village on the Lake of Brienz in a pretty setting. If the
weather is good go up to Grindelwald or Murren for the day. If its not so
good you can easily go to Bern or Luzern. I like the Weisses Kreuz hotel
across the street from the station.
Dick
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> My wife and I will be flying to Zurich in late March, and then flying
> on to Rome three days later for the "main part" of our vacation.
> Since neither of us has been to Switzerland before, we wanted to spend
> a couple days soaking up the mountains.
> Our plane to Rome leaves early the third day, so we'll stay the last
> night in Zurich. We were thinking about staying two nights in
> Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountains (Murren,
> Wengen, etc.)
> Does that sound like a good plan, or should we actually stay in the
> mountains somewhere? Neither of us are snow skiiers, so we thought
> that most of the ski resorts would be crowded that time of year.
> Also, is there enought to do if your home base is one of the small
> villages?
> Is Interlaken a good base for us, or should we consider somewhere
> else?
> Thanks for all help and insight.
> Jerry
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Feb 3rd 2003 | 11:09 am
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>My wife and I will be flying to Zurich in late March, and then flying
>on to Rome three days later for the "main part" of our vacation.
>Since neither of us has been to Switzerland before, we wanted to spend
>a couple days soaking up the mountains.
>Our plane to Rome leaves early the third day, so we'll stay the last
>night in Zurich. We were thinking about staying two nights in
>Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountains (Murren,
>Wengen, etc.)
>Does that sound like a good plan, or should we actually stay in the
>mountains somewhere? Neither of us are snow skiiers, so we thought
>that most of the ski resorts would be crowded that time of year.
>Also, is there enought to do if your home base is one of the small
>villages?
>Is Interlaken a good base for us, or should we consider somewhere
>else?
>Thanks for all help and insight.
>Jerry
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INTERLAKEN is not the most beautiful city in Switzerland, but it is certainly an excellent base
for day trips to lovely places such as the Jungfrau (highest railway station in Europe),
Grindelwald or Mürren and many more interesting places.
End-March is also an excellent period to visit Switzerland: Easter is mid-April only, so you will
avoid both the February- and Easter peak season periods. You don't even need to book
hotels at this time of the year.
With a little luck, Interlaken will already have its first flowers, while skiing is still excellent in the
mountains (easy to rent equipment).
From Zurich, I suggest you travel via Lucerne-BRünig to Interlaken and via Bern on the way
back (a couple of hours of szopover in Bern is recommended).
Ohter good base are Lucerne or Montreux (French-speaking), to name just two
examples.
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>on to Rome three days later for the "main part" of our vacation.
>Since neither of us has been to Switzerland before, we wanted to spend
>a couple days soaking up the mountains.
>Our plane to Rome leaves early the third day, so we'll stay the last
>night in Zurich. We were thinking about staying two nights in
>Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountains (Murren,
>Wengen, etc.)
>Does that sound like a good plan, or should we actually stay in the
>mountains somewhere? Neither of us are snow skiiers, so we thought
>that most of the ski resorts would be crowded that time of year.
>Also, is there enought to do if your home base is one of the small
>villages?
>Is Interlaken a good base for us, or should we consider somewhere
>else?
>Thanks for all help and insight.
>Jerry
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>by email. Thanks! -- JW
INTERLAKEN is not the most beautiful city in Switzerland, but it is certainly an excellent base
for day trips to lovely places such as the Jungfrau (highest railway station in Europe),
Grindelwald or Mürren and many more interesting places.
End-March is also an excellent period to visit Switzerland: Easter is mid-April only, so you will
avoid both the February- and Easter peak season periods. You don't even need to book
hotels at this time of the year.
With a little luck, Interlaken will already have its first flowers, while skiing is still excellent in the
mountains (easy to rent equipment).
From Zurich, I suggest you travel via Lucerne-BRünig to Interlaken and via Bern on the way
back (a couple of hours of szopover in Bern is recommended).
Ohter good base are Lucerne or Montreux (French-speaking), to name just two
examples.
Richard
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Feb 3rd 2003 | 11:36 am
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"RAK" wrote in message
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> wrote in message
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> > My wife and I will be flying to Zurich in late March, and then flying
> > on to Rome three days later for the "main part" of our vacation.
> > Since neither of us has been to Switzerland before, we wanted to spend
> > a couple days soaking up the mountains.
> >
> > Our plane to Rome leaves early the third day, so we'll stay the last
> > night in Zurich. We were thinking about staying two nights in
> > Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountains (Murren,
> > Wengen, etc.)
> >
> > Does that sound like a good plan, or should we actually stay in the
> > mountains somewhere? Neither of us are snow skiiers, so we thought
> > that most of the ski resorts would be crowded that time of year.
> > Also, is there enought to do if your home base is one of the small
> > villages?
> >
> > Is Interlaken a good base for us, or should we consider somewhere
> > else?
> >
> >
> Wengen is one of my favourite places.
> Beautiful, no cars, stunning scenery and some nice hotels. Good for
walking
> in the summer too.
> My favourite hotel there is the old-fashioned family style Falken, though
it
> can be rather like Fawlty Towers.
> There probably will still be snow in the village in late March, though
much
> should have melted
> You would need good high waterproof boots for any walking outside the
> village.
> You can also take trips on the mountain railway to Grundelwald etc. Also
to
> Eigerglacier but very expensive.
> The valley towns such as Interlaken are OK but not so atmospheric. And not
> so sunny as they are more shaded.
> But of course better places for excursions.
> Roger
I agree, Wengen is a great little village to make your base and high in the
Alps. If you stay in Interlaken you are really out of it. I've stayed at
the Hotel Bellevue. The owners Judith and Andreas treated me extremely
well. Very nice people. Great buffet breakfast included in price.
http://www.bellevue-wengen.ch/e/
Ryan
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> wrote in message
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> > My wife and I will be flying to Zurich in late March, and then flying
> > on to Rome three days later for the "main part" of our vacation.
> > Since neither of us has been to Switzerland before, we wanted to spend
> > a couple days soaking up the mountains.
> >
> > Our plane to Rome leaves early the third day, so we'll stay the last
> > night in Zurich. We were thinking about staying two nights in
> > Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountains (Murren,
> > Wengen, etc.)
> >
> > Does that sound like a good plan, or should we actually stay in the
> > mountains somewhere? Neither of us are snow skiiers, so we thought
> > that most of the ski resorts would be crowded that time of year.
> > Also, is there enought to do if your home base is one of the small
> > villages?
> >
> > Is Interlaken a good base for us, or should we consider somewhere
> > else?
> >
> >
> Wengen is one of my favourite places.
> Beautiful, no cars, stunning scenery and some nice hotels. Good for
walking
> in the summer too.
> My favourite hotel there is the old-fashioned family style Falken, though
it
> can be rather like Fawlty Towers.
> There probably will still be snow in the village in late March, though
much
> should have melted
> You would need good high waterproof boots for any walking outside the
> village.
> You can also take trips on the mountain railway to Grundelwald etc. Also
to
> Eigerglacier but very expensive.
> The valley towns such as Interlaken are OK but not so atmospheric. And not
> so sunny as they are more shaded.
> But of course better places for excursions.
> Roger
I agree, Wengen is a great little village to make your base and high in the
Alps. If you stay in Interlaken you are really out of it. I've stayed at
the Hotel Bellevue. The owners Judith and Andreas treated me extremely
well. Very nice people. Great buffet breakfast included in price.
http://www.bellevue-wengen.ch/e/
Ryan
Feb 3rd 2003 | 3:50 pm
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I suggest Luzern base with Pilatus, Rigi or Titlis mountain
(Engelberg) side trips. If you're not skiiing then these are ideal.
You could also visit Interlaken, the trip there is nice, although I
have no idea why anyone finds the town itself attractive. Mürren
(Schildhorn) is worthwhile though.
Dave
> Also, is there enought to do if your home base is one of the small
> villages?
Don't know how old you are or your attention span, but unless I was
paticipating, I wouldn't want to spend more than one of my 3 days in a
single mountain village.
(Engelberg) side trips. If you're not skiiing then these are ideal.
You could also visit Interlaken, the trip there is nice, although I
have no idea why anyone finds the town itself attractive. Mürren
(Schildhorn) is worthwhile though.
Dave
> Also, is there enought to do if your home base is one of the small
> villages?
Don't know how old you are or your attention span, but unless I was
paticipating, I wouldn't want to spend more than one of my 3 days in a
single mountain village.
Feb 3rd 2003 | 8:27 pm
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"RH" writes:
> My wife and I will be flying to Zurich in late March, and then flying
> on to Rome three days later for the "main part" of our vacation.
> Since neither of us has been to Switzerland before, we wanted to spend
> a couple days soaking up the mountains.
Good idea, if the weather is decent.
> Our plane to Rome leaves early the third day, so we'll stay the
> last night in Zurich. We were thinking about staying two nights
> in Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountains
> (Murren, Wengen, etc.)
Good choice. That whole area is very scenic. Interlaken is suitable
more for travel convenience than as an attraction in itself.
Note that Interlaken has two train stations, Ost (East) and West,
about a mile apart. The east station is a junction point with
narrow-gauge trains on one route going south into the mountains,
and on another route east to Meiringen and the north to Luzern,
and standard-gauge trains going west to Bern and on to other points.
The west station is nearer the town center, but is only on the one
line going west.
So the east station is more convenient for mountain trips. When
I was there last year, I stayed at the Hotel Europe, one of the
few hotels convenient to the east station, and walked to the town
center for dinners.
> Does that sound like a good plan, or should we actually stay in the
> mountains somewhere?
I've never done that, so I won't comment on that option.
> Is Interlaken a good base for us, or should we consider somewhere
> else?
I think either Interlaken or some smaller place nearby is your best
choice if the weather is good, because it's near some of the best
mountains and also not too far from Zurich.
If the weather does not cooperate, then I would suggest going to
Luzern (Lucerne) instead. There are still mountains nearby, but
not as high as the ones around Interlaken, so you might be able to
see them, and there are two that you can go up if you like (Rigi,
east of the city, and Pilatus, south of it). Luzern also has a
picturesque old town, and is on a lake, with nice views across it
to Rigi. (Particularly if you go to a high place in town, like the
Chateau Gutsch grounds.) And since *I'm* the one who's a railfan
here, I won't even mention the Swiss Transport Museum. :-)
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> My wife and I will be flying to Zurich in late March, and then flying
> on to Rome three days later for the "main part" of our vacation.
> Since neither of us has been to Switzerland before, we wanted to spend
> a couple days soaking up the mountains.
Good idea, if the weather is decent.
> Our plane to Rome leaves early the third day, so we'll stay the
> last night in Zurich. We were thinking about staying two nights
> in Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountains
> (Murren, Wengen, etc.)
Good choice. That whole area is very scenic. Interlaken is suitable
more for travel convenience than as an attraction in itself.
Note that Interlaken has two train stations, Ost (East) and West,
about a mile apart. The east station is a junction point with
narrow-gauge trains on one route going south into the mountains,
and on another route east to Meiringen and the north to Luzern,
and standard-gauge trains going west to Bern and on to other points.
The west station is nearer the town center, but is only on the one
line going west.
So the east station is more convenient for mountain trips. When
I was there last year, I stayed at the Hotel Europe, one of the
few hotels convenient to the east station, and walked to the town
center for dinners.
> Does that sound like a good plan, or should we actually stay in the
> mountains somewhere?
I've never done that, so I won't comment on that option.
> Is Interlaken a good base for us, or should we consider somewhere
> else?
I think either Interlaken or some smaller place nearby is your best
choice if the weather is good, because it's near some of the best
mountains and also not too far from Zurich.
If the weather does not cooperate, then I would suggest going to
Luzern (Lucerne) instead. There are still mountains nearby, but
not as high as the ones around Interlaken, so you might be able to
see them, and there are two that you can go up if you like (Rigi,
east of the city, and Pilatus, south of it). Luzern also has a
picturesque old town, and is on a lake, with nice views across it
to Rigi. (Particularly if you go to a high place in town, like the
Chateau Gutsch grounds.) And since *I'm* the one who's a railfan
here, I won't even mention the Swiss Transport Museum. :-)
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Feb 4th 2003 | 12:11 am
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If you only have 2 days I wouldn't stay in Interlaken. It is a good base for exploring the surrounds but is characterless and lacking in atmosphere. Get up into the mountains. Lauterbrunnen is a good base from which to explore the Jungfrau region. It is high enough into the mountains and has a major rail station from where you can set off to the smaller and quainter villages. The rail track from Interlaken takes you up and past Lauterbrunnen anyway. But staying in Lauterbrunnen will give you more of an Alpine experience.
Feb 11th 2003 | 8:30 am
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>>We were thinking about staying two nights in
>>Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountain
>Also check out Zermatt
>Mike Quint
>George III of England lost the Colonies,
>George III of America might lose them again.
Zermatt is certainly too far off the track for a 2-day trip frpm Zurich. Concentrate around
Interlaken, there is more than enough to see and enjoy. The most famous peaks are the
Jungfraujoch (Europe's highest railway station) and the Schilthorn (above Mürren), but may
also be a ride on the chairlift from Grindelwald to the First, a steam train ride from Brienz to the
Brienzer Rothorn or the train from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte.
What type of hotel are you looking for A luxury 5-star place or a smallish chalet-type hotel
outside Interlaken (,aybe Wilderswil or Zweilütschien?). Don't forget: in Switzerland, even
no-star hotels tend to be clean and neat, and added hospitality on top. A night with breakfast
may vary from € 30 up to € 1000 per night or more. I personally would stick around the lower
category.
Richard
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>>Interlaken, and then taking train trips up into the Mountain
>Also check out Zermatt
>Mike Quint
>George III of England lost the Colonies,
>George III of America might lose them again.
Zermatt is certainly too far off the track for a 2-day trip frpm Zurich. Concentrate around
Interlaken, there is more than enough to see and enjoy. The most famous peaks are the
Jungfraujoch (Europe's highest railway station) and the Schilthorn (above Mürren), but may
also be a ride on the chairlift from Grindelwald to the First, a steam train ride from Brienz to the
Brienzer Rothorn or the train from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte.
What type of hotel are you looking for A luxury 5-star place or a smallish chalet-type hotel
outside Interlaken (,aybe Wilderswil or Zweilütschien?). Don't forget: in Switzerland, even
no-star hotels tend to be clean and neat, and added hospitality on top. A night with breakfast
may vary from € 30 up to € 1000 per night or more. I personally would stick around the lower
category.
Richard
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