Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation

It may be Zermatt's most recognisable attraction but there's more to the alpine village of Zermatt than just the Matterhorn.  In this episode, Carolyn chats with Janine Imesch of Zermatt Tourism who shares her local knowledge about the year-round destination and tells us why it is a must-see for anyone planning a trip to Switzerland.

Janine's love for Zermatt really shines through as she talks passionately about all this pretty alpine village has to offer.

Don't visit Zermatt without first listening to this episode!

For more information about the places mentioned and the full show notes for this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode9/

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Plan your visit to Switzerland's beautiful Jungfrau Region with tips and advice from local expert, Jana Amacher.  Learn about the five main villages in the region and their unique characteristics and discover some hidden gems to see on your vacation to Switzerland.

My guest, Jana Amacher of Jungfrau Region Tourism, provides plenty of useful tips for those planning to visit this stunning part of Switzerland. Topics covered include summer and winter activities (including hiking and skiing), the unique characteristics of the five main villages - Grindelwald, Wengen, Murren, Lauterbrunnen and Meiringen, and much more.

For more information about the places mentioned and the full show notes for this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode8/

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In Episode 7, I chat with Alan Ramsay, Sales Manager for the Schilthorn.  We discuss how to get to the Schilthorn, things to do on the mountain - which was the setting for the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", and why it makes a wonderful excursion when visiting the Jungfrau Region. 

Alan also shares why he loves the village of Murren (gateway to the Schilthorn) so much.

For more information about the places mentioned and the full show notes for this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode-7-planning-your-visit-to-the-schilthorn/

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In Episode 6, Holidays to Switzerland's Carolyn Schonafinger shares ten useful things to know before you visit Switzerland.  These ten useful tips will help you prepare and plan for your dream trip to Switzerland.

For more information about the places mentioned and the full show notes for this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode-6-10-useful-things-to-know-before-you-visit-switzerland/

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Would you love to ride aboard the famous Jungfraujoch train to the highest train station in Europe?

Tune in to this episode as I chat with Dario Gross to learn more about planning a visit to Mt. Jungfrau, one of Switzerland’s most-visited mountains. Dario tells us about the different ways to get from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch and some of the fun things to do at Jungfraujoch, which include a snow park, ice cave and views of the Aletsch Glacier.

Dario explains the difference between buying Jungfraujoch tickets and a Jungfrau Travel Pass, which also covers travel on some of the company’s other mountain railways such as the Schynige Platte train, Grindelwald First cable car and Harder Kulm funicular.

He also shares his tips for spending the perfect day in the Jungfrau Region so you won’t want to miss this episode!

For more information about the places mentioned and the full show notes for this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode5/

Safe travels,

Carolyn

📖 Free guide 21 useful things to know before you visit Switzerland - Get your copy here

🎟️ Buy your Jungfrau Travel Pass here 

Where to get more Swiss travel tips and inspiration:

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•On our YouTube channel

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Discover the top things to do in Interlaken in episode 4 of the Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast as I chat with Renato Julier of Interlaken Tourism to learn more about this picturesque Swiss destination.  

Wondering what to do in Interlaken? Renato has lots of ideas - from visiting the top Interlaken tourist attractions, like Harder Kulm (Interlaken’s mountain), enjoying an adventure activity or shopping in Interlaken, there is plenty to see and do.  

You'll also learn about some hidden gems and nearby towns to visit, and some family-friendly activities.

If you’re planning on visiting Interlaken, Switzerland, listen now for details on restaurants in Interlaken, how to get to Interlaken, and much more.

For more information about the places mentioned and the full show notes for this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode4/ 

Safe travels,

Carolyn

📖 Free guide 21 useful things to know before you visit Switzerland - Get your copy here

🎟️ Buy your Berner Oberland Pass here 

Where to get more Swiss travel tips and inspiration:

•On our website

•Subscribe to our newsletter

•On our YouTube channel

🇨🇭 Take advantage of our exclusive Switzerland travel discounts.

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If you are travelling to Zurich, Switzerland, this episode is a must-listen! I chat to Zurich Tourism's Dominik Mattli who shares his tips for making the most of your visit to Zurich.  

Dominik discusses the top attractions, including Old Town Zurich, Lake Zurich and Uetliberg mountain; he offers tips for dining and nightlife; and tells us how to get to Zurich.

Tune in to learn about the wide range of Zurich hotels and other accommodation options, to discover why Zurich makes a great base for visiting other Swiss destinations, and much more. 

Whether you plan to spend one day in Zurich or longer, listen now to get Dominik's top picks for things to do in Zurich.

For more information about the places mentioned and the full show notes for this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode3

Safe travels,

Carolyn

📖 Free guide 21 useful things to know before you visit Switzerland - Get your copy here

🎟️ Buy your Berner Oberland Pass here 

Where to get more Swiss travel tips and inspiration:

•On our website

•Subscribe to our newsletter

•On our YouTube channel

🇨🇭 Take advantage of our exclusive Switzerland travel discounts.

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In this episode of the Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast, Carolyn chats with Birgit Weingartner of Switzerland Tourism. 

Birgit shares lots of useful things to know before traveling to Switzerland - from the different cuisine - including cheese and chocolate - and languages of Switzerland, to public transport, the Swiss Travel Pass and the incredible Glacier Express.

As well as Birgit’s Switzerland travel tips, she also shares the top five experiences that she recommends for anyone planning a Switzerland vacation.

Safe travels,
Carolyn

For more information about the places mentioned and the full show notes for this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode2

📖 Free guide 21 useful things to know before you visit Switzerland - Get your copy here

🎟️Buy your Swiss Travel Pass here

Where to get more Swiss travel tips and inspiration:

•On our website

•Subscribe to our newsletter

•On our YouTube channel

🇨🇭 Take advantage of our exclusive Switzerland trip discounts.

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Carolyn Schonafinger introduces you to the Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast. She discusses how she came to fall in love with Switzerland and what you'll learn in upcoming episodes.

For more information about the places mentioned and the full show notes for this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode-1/

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