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SwitzerLanding

As a long-time resident of Switzerland, I help travelers to Switzerland make the most of their trip and discover the best of what Switzerland has to offer. Few people know Switzerland as well as I do and visitors love discovering hidden gems from a local.

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Jaw-Dropping Grindelwald - don't miss these things (Newsletter)

5 Oct 2024 A lot of my consulting clients ask about Grindelwald. So, today Reader, I thought I would share my top tips for those of you heading there (including a lesser-known must-see!). Below that, I will also share my top Interlaken lesser-known experiences while we are on the topic. And if you are spending a few days in the region, grab my not-to-be-missed 3-in-1 bundle with detailed itineraries for Grindelwald (Jungfrau, Mannlichen, First, etc.), Lauterbrunnen my Interlaken region guide...

3 Oct 2024 Did your teacher at school ever tell you - some things are worth repeating Reader So, today, I want to share some of my top posts in case you haven't seen them yet. ON TOP OF THAT - I have a new INTERLAKEN REGION PACKAGE available. All my guides in one affordable bundle! 👇👇👇👇👇 📝 3-in-1 Package: INTERLAKEN REGION GUIDES - 25% OFF 📝 All my best guides on the Interlaken Region - Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Interlaken Region & more GET THE GREAT DEAL 👇👇👇 Now, scroll down for more handy...

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1 Oct 2024 I hate it when it rains so much Reader Sure, you can take an umbrella ☔︎︎ and even bring a rain jacket, but it affects your plans, right? Some people on my Facebook Group were asking what to do when it rains, which is a great question at the moment. So, I collected a bunch of posts that are helpful for you below: Interlaken: What To Do When It Rains Zurich: Best Museums 🏛️ Zurich Spas: Some of the best for a rainy day! Bern: Historical Museum 🏛️ (my favorite) 🛁 Thermal Baths in...

29 Sep 2024 On the weekend, I was planning my upcoming vacation, and I found out that the ferries to Greece will be closed!!!😱😱 Talk about ruining my plans. Which got me thinking... You might already have your itinerary sorted Reader. But what if you got to one of your mountains and...it was closed for maintenance? The gondolas and mountain railways in Switzerland have to close at some point. ⛔ They all need a bit of TLC to keep them running fast and safe. So, today, I decided to write a...

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26 Sep 2024 If you are not worried about your Swiss trip budget, you can stop reading this email Reader! But, if you do want to save tons of money during your trip, then hold onto your hat 💵 🔥 I have lived in Switzerland for 23 years and have collected a huge list of tips, tricks and ideas for saving money here. This includes finding Alternative websites for accommodation (that only locals know) Tricks for saving on train passes and mountain excursions Ideas for how to save on food and drink,...

24 Sep 2024 Switzerland is expensive Reader! But if you have someone like me, with 23 years of local knowledge, you can save tons of money!! 💵 💵 💵 A train ride from Zurich to Interlaken will cost you nearly $86. (How about $43 or $0 with the right pass) A steak dinner in Zurich will cost you more than $60. (A Swiss Rosti $25) The Jungfraujoch can cost you $225!!! Or 50% if you know how. That is why I have decided to dive deep into saving money in Switzerland. I want to help you have a great...

21 Sep 2024 I saw this insane new gondola on Youtube Reader, so I thought you should know about it. You have probably read my post on Switzerland's craziest gondolas 🚠 before (if not here it is). But this one takes the cake. And, you have to wear special slippers when you go on it too??! I am not sure I am going to try it. SEE THE CRAZY GONDOLA MY CLIENT VIDEO CALLS ARE 20 CHF OFF I have a few more open slots in September, so if you want to "pick my brain" on anything related to Switzerland,...

18 Sep 2024 I was just speaking to my contact at Switzerland's biggest travel agency the other day and he told me something shocking! 😱😱😱 One of the most popular train passes for visitors to Switzerland is changing for the worse in 2025. So, I asked him to give me the lowdown on what was happening and how to explain it to my readers as simply as possible. SEE THE BIG CHANGES FOR 2025 CONFUSED ABOUT TRAIN PASSES? If you are still confused about train passes (and let's face it, 90% of people I...

12 Sep 2024 One of the last things my client asked me on a call yesterday was - what should I pack? (after all, I have lived here for 23 years :> in case you did not know) I get asked this a lot both on my consulting calls and on Facebook. So, I have actually written a detailed post about it which you can read via the button below. MY PACKING LIST IN DETAIL For those of you short on time, I have also created a PDF Version to use for planning your trip. And it is FREE to download here. 🎁...

7 Sep 2024 I was sitting on the train on Thursday watching some tourists struggle with their luggage. I gave them a few tips on where to store their luggage, and they were super thankful, as they could sit far more comfortably! 👉👉 look at the ones on the right (comfortable) vs the ones on the left (not so much)! Catching the train in Switzerland can be a bit of a challenge for newcomers. And maybe you are worried about it too Reader? So, I wrote a post on people's most common mistakes and how...