re: Switzerland Suggestions

We're flying into Frankfurt (then taking the train to Freiburg, Germany) and flying out of Zurich in September.

We did not. I don't think it was open when we were there.

I’ve done some alpine slides before and they are a blast.

Underated activity is taking the ski lifts up to the top. Most of the time you do that and then take the alpine slide down.

Also can’t recommend some of the other more extreme mountain activities like canyoning and mountaineering.

Just got back from Switzerland 2 weeks ago. Driving is very easy, just need to make sure you get a vignette if driving from another country (we did Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland).

Lucerne, Bern, and Geneva were all incredible cities. Really enjoyed walking around those and just getting lost for a day. Also most hotels now give you a tourist pass which gives you free use of the public transit systems. Take advantage of that!

Went to Grindelwald, Interlakken, and Kandersteg for the hikes and views. None of those disappointed either. Took the lifts to get to the top and back down. Jungfraujoch was an awesome time, but it is pricey.

I will be going back in summer months because the hikes we did were all snow. It's still beautiful, but it's clear to see how awesome those lake towns have to be in the summer.

Find a good bench on the lake, sit down, and soak it all in with air so crisp it almost hurts to breath.

I feel the same way. We will probably stay in Zermatt for a night though and just leave our car and luggage in Tasch for the day/night.

I think we will stay in Grindewald and Lauterbrunnen. I found some decent airbnb rates in each with great views. I’d just rather have a car than rely on trains and a set schedule. Plus my wife isn’t gonna pack light enough to make carrying luggage around trains easy.

Let me know what rental car company you use and your thoughts. I found one for $500 for a week and another was $1000 for the same car. Geneva looks to be a little cheaper than Zurich too.

I’m still a ways out. I’d rather pay extra to have a shorter travel day and Geneva seems to have what I want out of Atlanta over others. I’m curious how bad the jet lag will be that first day flying overnight.

Yeah the more I look the more I’m excited to drive. I love driving in Colorado and being able to park to see mountains whereas a train would just keep going. I’ve heard some trains have views cars don’t get but cars also get views that trains don’t too.

Are the trains you drive on common? I’ve heard that freaks people out when google maps turns people onto a train. Zermatt is the only place we will stay thet I can’t drive in I think but I’m ok leaving it for a day.

Are there many restaurants or hotels in Lauterbrunnen?

Same. I found an awesome airbnb in Grindewald for cheap. Haven’t checked Lauterbrunnen yet.