Switzerland List: Bern Top 3
We love the Swiss capital, and not just for its beautiful streets and quaint tile-roofed buildings. Here are some of the reasons we adore Bern: 1. Physics Lessons. Where was Einstein when he created...
View ArticleEaster + Switzerland = Tango
Tango and Easter were never two things we put together before. Tango and Easter and Switzerland—well, now that’s crazy talk! Crazy yes, but also true. Through Monday, April 9, Easter and Tango...
View ArticleGeneva: Free Transport Cards
The good people at The Foundation for Tourism in Geneva and Unireso have given Cheapos another reason to visit their fair canton (as if lounging about Place du Bourg-de-Four wasn’t reason enough.) As...
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Mythic Waters: The Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen
The reputations of some of Europe’s most-visited sights are built on myths, but the stories are always interesting. We have lost count of the number of times we have read that the rail route across...
View ArticleBrig, Switzerland: A major rail connection worth exploring
Brig is one of those places through which every European traveler passes eventually. Strategically placed in Switzerland’s Valais region, this major transport hub lies at the northern end of the...
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Switzerland by Train: Is the Glacier Express worth the ticket price?
“The most famous of Switzerland’s railway lines,” burbles the guidebook. Frommer’s Switzerland is given to hyperbole, and particularly where the Glacier Express is concerned. “The route is one of the...
View ArticleSwitzerland by Train: Alternatives to the Glacier Express
Last week, we looked at the celebrated Glacier Express rail route, and questioned whether it might just take in one glacier too many (not to mention the 191 tunnels along the route). It’s a long haul...
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Switzerland Just Got Cheapo: EuroCheapo launches guides to Geneva and Zurich
EuroCheapo is pleased (and somewhat surprised) to announce the launch of guides to cheap hotels in Geneva and Zurich. For years we’ve steered clear of these pricey cities (and the country in general),...
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Small But Beautiful: Surveying the Alps
Seven countries claim a share of the Alps. Think of the Alps, and Switzerland inevitably springs to mind. Closely followed by Austria, France and Italy. But three other countries are blessed with a...
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Gimmelwald, Switzerland: A visit to the tiny mountain village
“Do you mean Grindelwald?” This is the common response I receive when telling people about my favorite Swiss destination of Gimmelwald. While not many people have heard of it, it’s more because of its...
View ArticleZurich: 5 Budget Tips for Saving Some Serious Francs
By Audrey Sykes— Let’s get one thing straight about Zurich: There is nothing you can do to avoid expensive costs. It’s the fifth priciest city in Europe, and even simple fares like tram tickets and...
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Zürich Hotel Crush: Sleeping cheap at Zum Guten Glück
European budget hands know well the financial horrors of traveling in Switzerland. There is almost no way to spend time in the country without blowing a huge hole in your wallet. Yet here, in the...
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Switzerland: A Basel budget travel guide to help you save
Switzerland’s third biggest city (after Zurich and Geneva), Basel is best-known for its world-famous museums and its wild Mardi Gras celebration — one of Europe’s most famous — Basler Fasnacht. It’s...
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Switzerland: A Budget travel guide to Interlaken
The Swiss resort town of Interlaken is famous the world over as a jumping off point for skiing, snow sports and exploring the Bernese Highlands region of the Swiss Alps. Wedged between two crystalline...
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Switzerland on a Budget: Our 5-day cheapo itinerary
Switzerland always presents a dilemma for budget travelers. With day to day costs quite high, it’s a constant challenge to stay on budget. However, it is possible to ride the rails without breaking the...
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Travel Guide: 50 Ways to Save in Switzerland
Ready to make your Swiss dreams of pristine mountain villages and rich, cheesy fondue come true? You’re not alone. Switzerland’s stunning scenery and rich cuisine have it at the top of many travelers’...
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Top budget hotels in Zurich for 2018
Like most destinations in Switzerland, Zurich can be very expensive for visitors. As a result, many tourists just pass through on their way to the next stop of their European journey. Don’t make the...
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Cheap Eats in Zurich: 5 Local spots for less
Perhaps “budget restaurants” isn’t the first phrase that pops into your mind when you think of Zurich — and we wouldn’t blame you! The Swiss city ranks as one of the most expensive in the world, but...
View ArticleSwitzerland by Train: Alternatives to the Glacier Express
Last week, we looked at the celebrated Glacier Express rail route, and questioned whether it might just take in one glacier too many (not to mention the 191 tunnels along the route). It’s a long haul...
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