"Not just Cheese and Army Knives" Switzerland by sabsi

Switzerland Travel Guide: 18,144 reviews and 42,439 photos

Since I was a little kid I went to Switzerland for my summer holidays quite a few times. I love the mountains (especially the Eiger and all the stories about it), the lakes of "Ticino" and a lot of other places there. Find out more on this page!

Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and Lake Thun

My favourite area is the "Berner Oberland". The mountains, the lakes and the villages here are absolutely wonderful. Everytime I go to Switzerland I end up around here.

Grindelwald winter wonderland

For new years 2000/2001 I was in Switzerland for a winter holiday for the first time and it was absolutely wonderful. Even nicer than in summer I think... So there is winter tips here as well!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful mountains and villages, great chocolate and many things to do!
Cons:Unfortunately not the cheapest place on earth!
In a nutshell:Paradise!

Last visit to Switzerland: Jan 2001
Intro Updated Feb 20, 2003
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Comments (99)

HORSCHECK Apr 5, 2009 at 6:40 AM Report Abuse

Sabs, fabulous overview about this lovely country. I can't believe you will be in Zurich while we will be in Poland. Anyway, don't forget to buy as much chocolate as you can carry home (like recommended in your General Tip). *winkygrin*
sinoda Jan 8, 2005 at 11:52 AM Report Abuse

hallo sabsi. bist du sicher, dass die sau nicht wirklich tot ist? werd mich mal mit dem tierschutz in verbindung setzen... =) ja das hki-meeting war wirklich kuul... wie auch diese seiten hier! s
littlesam1 Oct 15, 2003 at 12:22 PM Report Abuse

I was in Switzerland this past August and loved it. I agree Interlaken is a tourist trap. I am glad I was only passing through and not staying there.
linnyloo Aug 19, 2003 at 8:02 AM Report Abuse

I'm also going to Grindelwald! Wanted to do some tobogganing, but it looks dangerous......lovely photos!
Sjalen Aug 1, 2003 at 3:22 AM Report Abuse

WOW, I'm really inspired now :-) Will mail you with questions...
stonefree Feb 23, 2003 at 11:16 PM Report Abuse

informative tips & nice pictures!
unravelau Jan 17, 2003 at 10:07 PM Report Abuse

Absolutely amazing sunset photo and some other excellent photography and tips here. Makes me want to go there. Thank you
janaina Nov 25, 2002 at 4:11 PM Report Abuse

Fantastic page!A real guide for my next trip,the travelogue pictures are exactly what I'm expecting to see & do(including the crashes!!)
THXS!
sandysmith Nov 14, 2002 at 12:11 PM Report Abuse

Thun was great place for VT meet
tonypg Jul 23, 2002 at 8:05 AM Report Abuse

Good page, so nice pics, congratulations