Switzerland Experience

Transport from heaven

Advantages: Efficient and realiable
Disadvantages: None

...Last year we went to Switzerland in May bank holiday. My Swiss experience has been unforgettable. You might think why did I wait so long for writing a review? Well, there is so much to write, I did not know where to start and where to finish. Two things I liked the most about Switzerland- Swiss transport and Swiss refuse disposal system. Well I do want to start writing about garbage first, so I will start with the transport system. The transport ...
...travel to any part of Switzerland by Train, Bus and Boat. We found that using the public transport was getting to know Switzerland in a pleasant and relaxing way – especially a ride on one of the world famous scenic routes. Duration of Swiss Pass ---4, ---8, ----15, --- 22 days or ---one month. With this you have unlimited access to Swiss Travel System’s rail, bus and boat network. For most trains you do not have to do advance reservation. But you ...

greatmum1 12.05.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Switzerland Transport

Lifestyle and Party in St. Gallen?

Advantages: nice old part of town | nice coffees and restaurants | safe
Disadvantages: not that special for sightseeing and going out...

...I've planned to write about St. Gallen, the town next to that village I live in. *** Generally about Switzerland *** I hope, all of you have heard of Switzerland before. It's a neutral country situated in the middle of Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Italy and France. It's a little country, famous for it's chocolates, cheeses and watches. The population is about 7 million people, quite similar to London. Special for this country is that here are ...
...*** Generally about St. Gallen *** St. Gallen is situated in the north-east of Switzerland, next (half an hour) to the boarders of Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein. It is also just a few minutes away of the Lake of Constance. The capital city Bern is around two hours away and the possibly known city Zurich is around one hour away. St. Gallen has a population of 70'000 people and is for Swiss conditions a big town. It's 670 meters over the sea. ...

XxTratschonkelchenxX 17.03.2007 · Read full review
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Review of St. Gallen

Best atmosphere in the Alps

Advantages: Only 1h30 from Gva airport
Disadvantages: None!

Villars is situated only 1h30 from Gva, so you don't waste hours of precious "ski" time sat in a car, train or bus. The resort is located on a south facing plateau, and has a real 'open' feel as it isn't overpowered by any over-hanging mountains. The view accross the valley below and on the Mont Blanc in the distance is breath taking... and we've not even made it to the slopes yet! Villars is linked with Gryon and Les Diablerets. All three resorts ...
...rather unusual to find any more queues. I'm not sure how many miles of slopes this gives you... but I know you can ski ALL DAY without touching the same one twice! (Based on experience...I advise taking a map with you!) Levels go from real beginner (baby slope) to advanced (black). So you can bring the whole family and find something suitable for all tastes & experiences. And at the end of the day... it's back down (on skis) to the resort, for ...

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Review of Villars

An Unforgettable Alpine Experience

Advantages: Amazing views, great hostel, friendly locals, lots of activities
Disadvantages: Too relaxing - you may not want to leave!

Nestled high up in the Swiss Alps lies the picturesque little French-speaking town of Gryon, where I ended up staying for several days longer than I intended during my Europe trek last year. After the heat and mayhem of Spain and Morocco, I was quite keen to stop somewhere relaxing. So when I got chatting to an Australian on the train from Barcelona to Geneva who was on his way to a 'Swiss chalet in the mountains', I thought that sounded pretty ...
...out over the most incredible view, is definitely in my top three hostels of all time. Quite affordable by Swiss standards, its merits include friendly Australian/Canadian staff, a very good kitchen, internet access, video hire, games and CDs, a small grocery store (in case you're too late for the local shop), a masseur (unfortunately he was booked out when I was there, but apparently fantastic), white water rafting and hiking in summer and, of course, ...

gennymutant 09.05.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Gryon (Switzerland)

Arosa - perfect late snow

Advantages: Great late season snow
Disadvantages: Expensive ski hire

Arosa is perfect for late-season skiing or snowboarding. I have just been there (mid-April) and there was fresh snow every day, and clear skies most days. There is a great variety of runs, with plenty of beginner slopes on the Weisshorn Mittelstation and plenty of interlinking red and black runs, with accessable off-piste on the Hörnli. (In fact, the only resort which I have been to which is better is Kitzbühel, which has some fantastic off-piste, ...
...and free bus service linking Arosa and Inner Arosa (which takes about 5 minutes). Good bars in Arosa include: Casino bar, Los, Sitting Bull, Laetitia's is good for apres ski (but see below). Good restaurants: Orchidee Palast (Chinese), Restaurant Derby (Swiss). Avoid Laetitia's Mexican restaurant at all costs. The manageress is incredibly rude and offensive. We stayed in the Hotel Touring, which was reasonably priced (CHF 80 for a single room ...

zachxx 17.04.2001 · Read full review
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Review of Arosa