Switzerland Favorite Tips by bianchis

Import Telephone Numbers

Favorite thing: This has nothing to do with favourite thing but useful to have

Emergency Calls:
117 Police in case of emergencies
118 Fire Brigade
144 Ambulance (not in all areas)

Informations Services:
111 Numbers of subscribers within Switzerland, doctors, theatres, etc.
1141 To place calls abroad when direct dialling is not possible
140 Motoring assistance
162 Weather report
163 Conditions of traffic, roads and passes
187 Avalanche Bulletin

Fondest memory: This is not my fondest memory but its good to know in case you bring cameras and mobile phone or a notebook.

The current used is 230 Volts (AC), 50 cycles.
Most power sockets are designed for three pin round plugs. The standard continental type plug with two round pins, applied for many electrical travel products, may be used without problem2. Adaptors are available in most hotels.

Dine in a real castle Habsburg in canton Aargau

Favorite thing: Castle Habsburg:
Did you know that he Habsburger family were originally from Elsass in France?
In the 11th century they owned areas like Elsass, Germany and Austria.
The name Habsburg still exists in Switzerland. It is a small village in canton Aargau – the place that gave Europe’s once most powerful dynasty its name.

Fondest memory: Spezialitäten Restaurant
Schloss Habsburg
5245 Habsburg
Tel.: 056 441 16 73
Fax.: 056 441 16 78
www.schlosshabsburg.ch

Gutsch Lucerne

Favorite thing: Sorry closed until further notice. What a pity I did enjoy the beautiful view and surroundings .
It is a fairytale castle overlooking Lucerne.

View of the Pilatus from the Rigi

Favorite thing: Pilatus Luzern's famous mountain

Fondest memory: On a clear day you can see forever

Luzern loved by all tourists

Favorite thing: Most people who have been to Switzerland rave about Luzern. The reason is easy to see.

Fondest memory: I live in Switzerland and I am still amazed at what it has to offer all packed into a small country

Luzern

Any mountain top e.g....

Favorite thing: Any mountain top e.g. Matterhorn, Jungfrau from Interlaken, Schilthorn fantastic views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, Titlis etc. View from Hotel Kulm Arosa.

Fondest memory: Believe it or not everything works like a Swiss clock. The trains and buses are on time (usually).

Look at my travellogue 'Tips on travel in Switzerland'