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Undecided about visiting Switzerland? Here are some Q and As to help entice you to visit this travelers' paradise.
Visiting the Berner Oberland (Jungfrau Region) Our favorite area in our favorite country. The best of the best in Europe.
Berner Oberland Activities There are lots of things to do in the area and nearby ... we run out of time on a two-week visit.
An Alpine Scavenger Hunt A light-hearted list of Oberland trivia. But you may actually find some you do want to go out of your way for.
How to Visit the Mountains in One Day Your schedule may permit only a brief peek at Switzerland's best ... here's a way to make the most of it.
A Little Background on Switzerland - History, hospitality, language, culture, geography.
Activities and Excursions in the Oberland
Time for only a Short Visit? Suggestions on how best to enjoy a quick look -- you'll be sure and return.
A Quick Visit to Zürich? Sights, walks, shopping, short excursions ... a fine and enjoyable city whether you have a few days or but a few hours.
Swiss Hotels and Restaurants
Choosing a Swiss Hotel European hotels are a bit different than American; insights into choosing your hotel and some tips on finding inexpensive lodging.
Swiss Rail Passes and Car and Train Travel An easy country to travel about, public transport is usually your best choice, but you'll find information on touring by car as well.
Suggested Walks in the Jungfrau Area Our favorite activity; you don't have to be an olympic athlete to enjoy the sights and sounds of strolling about the Alps.
Swiss Destinations - Our quick review of the best Swiss towns and cities.
Practical Info - Weather, language, currency and much, much more.
Traveling With Ed and Julie's Currency Converter
Get your own 'cheat sheet' to carry with you.
Switzerland With Kids - A wonderland for children, between the mountains and the trains, cog rails, cable cars and funiculars, and more as well. See also below Ideas and Tips for Traveling With Children in Switzerland
Swiss Tips - Ed, Julie and others provide helpful hints for better enjoying your visit.
An Alpine Scavenger Hunt
A light-hearted list of Oberland trivia. But you may actually find some you do want to go out of your way for.
Worried About Looking Like a Tourist? Don't be, and here's why not ... as well as some things you may want to fret about.
And of course, Our Best of Switzerland E & J's home page for visitors to Switzerland.
Scenic Trains While parts of these excursions are scenic, we find them boring for the most part ... here's why.
The Jungfrau Region - a birdseye view. Take a look at what you'd see if you had a helicopter at about 15,000 feet looking south toward the Jungfrau-Eiger Massif. If this doesn't get you thining about a visit, nothing will.

Articles by Friends

Mürren With Kids Glenda and her family explore the village and the surrounding area, with lots of helpful information for parents who follow.
Wine With Heidi ... in the shadow of the Jungfrau A second opinion on visiting this area from an experienced world traveler.
Romping in the Berner Oberland The best description we've found of the joys of visiting the Jungfrau area, and proof that Switzerland needn't be an expensive vacation.
Gimmelwald A Swiss shares his love for this rural bit of the Swiss past. Scenic and an inexpensive way to visit this wonderful area.
Ideas and Tips for Traveling With Children in Switzerland Switzerland, probably more than any other country in Europe, is a haven for children’s travel. And you'll not only find here the best ideas for traveling with kids, you'll find an extensive list of activities that everyone will enjoy in the Berner Oberland and Luzern.
Hiking for Brats One of the rewards of hiking in the Oberland is the veal bratwurst at the end of the trail.
The Mountains ... "Off-Season" - While the weather's a little less-predictable, you can have some memorable experiences with the mountain villages almost deserted by tourists.
Wengen - Our second favorite village in the Oberland; you'll find insight into renting an apartment in the area here as well.
Swiss Trip Notes Susan and Dick Hess' notes from their 1998 30-day trip through Switzerland. Interesting and helpful. They're returning for six weeks in 1999.
The Engadine: Switzerland's Sunny Side An excellent primer to visiting and hiking in the Graubunden canton.
Evolene - A charming little village, off the beaten track.
Swiss Insight - A Swiss gives his idea of what you ought to know about visiting his country.
Swiss Mountain Cemeteries A quick tour, with photos, through Swiss mountian area cemeteries, quite different from the ones as home.
Swiss Mountain Rambles - Zermatt Two easy walks in Zermatt, Switzerland for inexperienced ramblers.
Switzerland and Beyond If you've not used the trains (and boats, buses and cables) in Europe, especially Switzerland you owe it to yourself to learn how easy it is to get around this way, whether on day trips or extended tours from a base.
A Beautiful and Memorable Trip A well-planned holiday in Switzerland. Special focus on the Oberland, but these travelers planned a well-rounded, brief, visit to Switzerland.
2001 - A Swiss Odyssey A quick tour through the Berner Oberland in February. Despite winter weather, the visit was as enjoyable as one in the summer for Carl and Rebecca.
Switzerland On Your Own - A Paradise Full of Trains If you're not already a railroad enthusiast, Switzer Land is the best place to start a new hobby. Use the marvelous rail system to visit Heidi Land, Wine Land, Cheese Land, and more!
Montreux Find out all about visiting Montreux and the surrounding area from someone who's had a (nearly) lifelong love for the city and region.

Our Favorite Web Sites:

Switzerland Tourism (Swiss site. Better and more extensive information than the North American site below. An excellent reference source on most Swiss Travel subjects; complete enough to include information on getting married in Switzerland.
Swiss Hotel Association One of the better national hotel guides, now on the Internet. (The easier to use book is available from the Swiss National Tourist Office.)
Swiss Rail Schedules and Information Schedules for almost all Swiss trains, buses, boats and mountain transport, international schedules, and many routes in neighboring countries. Fares for most Swiss train routes.
World Sites Atlas - Switzerland An attractive collection of information and pictures.
Switzerland Tourism (North American site) A very good reference source on most Swiss Travel subjects; complete enough to include information on getting married in Switzerland.
Historical Weather - Average highs/lows/precip by month.
Ryder/Walker Alpine Adventures Great hiking tours, and a collection of great photos.
Car-free Mürren Mürren Tourist Office.
Swiss Search Service (Thorough databank of Swiss links (the ".ch" domain) and more.)
Karen Brown's Guides Added to an introduction to the book series you'll find a very interesting trip by public transport sketched out.
Schilthorn Information
Jungfrau Railroads information about the railroads south of Interlaken and the area.
Swiss Narrow Gauge Rails and
Funiculars of Switzerland The "E" tickets at the Disneyland of the Alps.
Swiss Post Years ago they ran stage coaches full of mail and travelers through the mountain passes. Now they serve 1,600 localities and they'll take you over the same passes in modern motor coach luxury.
Switzerland FAQ Developed by participants in the soc.culture.swiss newsgroup, this is an excellent discussion of Swiss history, culture and politics.
Lonely Planet: Switzerland
Rick Steves (ETBD): Switzerland
Online Swiss Photo Album (Paul Sirugo)
US Department of State - Briefing Notes - Switzerland -- If it's useful for official travelers, you'll find it useful as well.
CIA Fact Book - Switzerland All the basic facts about the country that you'd want to know.
Swiss Online - EUNet Two Swiss Internet Service Providers - many links.
Swiss Live Cameras Preview the sights you'll see.
Swiss Army Knives Don't go to Switzerland, or anywhere else, without one.
Road Conditions and Mountain Pass Status
Want to live in Switzerland?
Culture Kiosque Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Opera Base Extensive opera information: schedules, links, history, news.
Vegetarian Restaurants in Switzerland Some all vegetarian, some just offer a range of vegetarian dishes. In German. Use AltaVista to translate if you're interested in the details.

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