Switzerland
Like taking scenic train rides and swiss alps
October 27, 2026
I loved Switzerland's scenic trains, high peaks, and tidy lakeside towns.
You should go if:
You want mountain views from a train window
You love hiking, skiing and lakes
You value on-time transport and clean cities
Must-visit places:
Zermatt and the Matterhorn: A car-free village below an iconic peak
Interlaken and the Jungfrau region: Cable cars and hikes
Lucerne: The Chapel Bridge and Lake Lucerne
Zurich: It's overrun by Albanians & Kosovars! You'll find great byrek
Bern and Geneva: City stops with old towns
Glacier Express and Bernina Express: Famous scenic rail routes
Must-try foods:
Fondue and raclette
Rösti: Fried grated potato
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes: Veal in cream sauce
Swiss chocolate and Birchermüesli
Fun facts:
Switzerland has four national languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh.
It has stayed neutral in conflicts for centuries.
The Gotthard Base Tunnel is the world's longest railway tunnel.
They have enough bunkers for all their citizens - built during WW2.
Logistics:
Best time: June to September for hiking; December to March for skiing
Currency: Swiss franc (CHF); prices are high
Getting around: The Swiss Travel Pass covers trains, buses and many boats
Tipping: Service is included; round up
Entry: Schengen Area but outside the EU
Must-learn phrases:
Hello: Grüezi (German) / Bonjour / Buongiorno
Please: Bitte / S'il vous plaît
Thank you: Merci / Danke
Goodbye: Uf Wiederluege
Cheers!: Prost! / Santé! / Salute!