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Aemin Tahir is an experienced writer, tourist, and relationship guide. She is leading a perfect married life and has many good pieces of advice to make the most of your relationship. She likes to pen down her feelings about the places she visits and other necessary information about them in the most effective way.

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10 Switzerland Travel Tips

Do you know Switzerland is considered an expensive country to visit? But not for everyone. If you plan considerably and follow some inside Switzerland travel tips, you are good to go.

Who doesn’t have this beautiful destination as  “dream-place-to-visit” on the bucket list? Almost everyone among us knows it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and scenic countries with romantic settings in the whole of Europe. Its never-ending beauty of the Alps and awe-inspiring landscapes keeps you spellbound for many days after your visit.

It has everything a newlywed couple is looking for to be the top honeymoon destination. From giant snow-capped mountains and luxurious ski resorts to modern cities, it has all of what you are wishing for.

Let’s check out some of the travel tips to make your honeymoon the most memorable part of your married life.

What do I need to know before traveling to Switzerland?

We know that  you have selected Switzerland as your honeymoon destination. Great choice by the way! Now let us make our contribution by uncovering you all the necessary things and travel tips to make your itinerary the best of the best. Let’s begin with the basics from travel documents, visa, best time to visit, where to land, best places to stay in, where to eat, and what to do.

Top 10 Switzerland travel tips

1.      Apply for Visa

Here comes the very first thing after finalizing your honeymoon destination (Congratulations! by the way) it is to apply for a travel visa. To visit this mesmerizing destinations for your honeymoon, get a Schengen visa which is a good thing because you are getting other 25 countries free-visa under the Schengen zone, Hurrah!!!

Our suggestion for you is to get your visa as soon as you registered for the marriage certificate .so that it became your first milestone towards this beautiful honeymoon itinerary.

2.      Documents to carry with you.

To start with, the most crucial and basic items to carry with you are the travel and other documents. You should carry all the necessary travel documents whenever you visit any foreign country to not get in any trouble on the lighter side. These documents include:

• The most important document that you should never forget to bring is your passport. Sometimes in excitement, people tend to forget to bring the most important items and they have to face consequences. If you don’t want to face delay in your flight or ruin your honeymoon from the very start, don’t ever miss your passport.
• Your driving license, if you want to book a private car and move across the country by yourself, you may need the driving license.
• Copies of all the identification documents and your original identification card. In case you face any emergency in a foreign country, you might need it. God forbids! this ever happens to you on this special trip.
• A hard copy of your travel insurance certificate and at least a soft copy of your travel insurance plan information.
• Your airplane tickets or any tickets that you have bought for the events in Switzerland.
• And lastly, your COVID-19 travel certificate as some destinations may require the need of proof of vaccination.

3.      Language.

Interestingly, this beautiful country doesn’t have a single national or official language, so, you won’t find anything like the Swiss language. There are a total of four languages officially spoken here which include French, German, Romansh, and Italian. So, don’t be surprised when you experience people speaking different languages even in the same city.

Swiss French is spoken across the Eastern, Northern, and Central parts of the country and if you visit Geneva or Lausanne (two very popular tourist cities), you will find people speaking French. And if you are French, you will feel like a home in these areas.

If we talk about Swiss German, it is widely spoken in Bern and Zurich. While Swiss Italian is spoken in the Canton Grigioni and Canton Ticino and is influenced both by French and German. So, it might be confusing for you if you are Italian because they speak in their own way. South-Eastern speaks Romansh which is a romance language and is only spoken by 0.5% of the population. If you wish to visit the South-Eastern mountains, you will encounter people speaking this language and they feel proud of it.

Don’t worry! You need not to learn any of these languages, it’s just really helpful to know about them.

4.      What to pack for the Switzerland honeymoon?

Welcome to the most difficult part of planning for any trip, it’s the packing time! We know your heart! That’s why we give our travel tips to make your packing seems easy-peasy.

• Light-weight luggage: Before thinking about what to pack? First, choose the right luggage for yourself. As in Switzerland, you will most likely going to travel by train so a lightweight luggage bag sounds perfect. Right? Don’t take more than two backpacks, if you want to stay free-handed.
• Summer packing list: For summers, bring shirts/tops, jeans/pants/skirts, a basic dress, undergarments, a sweater (If you plan to move to a cooler mountainous top), a swimsuit, and 2/3 pair of shoes/joggers/flip flops, a pair of sunglasses, sun-screen, reusable water bottle and an umbrella.
• Autumn packing list: Autumns have perfect weather for love birds, not too cold nor too hot. All you need will be some lightweight sweaters, sweatshirts, jeans/trousers, boots, a coat, flannels, and a hat to stay cozy.
• Winter packing list: Love the cold breeze? Winters are the most beautiful season in Switzerland. You need to keep yourself warm from the freezing temperature. So you should pack a warm coat, double-base tops/sweatshirts, sweaters, trousers, thermal leggings, woolen socks and scarf, a warm muffler, gloves, and a warm hat.
• Spring packing list: We would say take some of the things from the summer and autumn packing list. But guys! the must-have thing in this season is your raincoat and an umbrella. To your surprise, the weather can change at any minute.
• Toiletries and first-aid box: Apart from clothes and other accessories, you need to take necessary medications with you, anti-allergy, if you are allergic to anything, and a first-aid box, as you might trip or fall.

Related article: Everything to know when preparing for honeymoon.

5.      What is the best time to travel to Switzerland?

Ahh! This question might hit you after getting your visa. We got your answer and that is, it genuinely depends upon the activities you want to indulge in.

• If you are a winter sports enthusiast, the best months to come here will be from December to March.
• Are you a nature lover and want to see alpine blooms and other flowering trees? Then, you should visit Switzerland from March to May.
• Want to head to lake shores, hike, camp, and trek? Then choose the months from June to August. But let us warn you, this is the peak season of Switzerland and this is when many tourists visit here.
• Do you want privacy and seclusion to focus on one another? We will suggest you choose the shoulder season which is spring season. From late March till late May, you will find a lesser crowd.

6.      Reaching in Switzerland

Switzerland has three international airports, one in Zurich, another two in Geneva, and Basel. One of our travel tips for you is you should choose two different airports so that you can cover these two cities anyway.

Through one city, such as Zurich you should fly into Switzerland, explore Zurich and hop on a train and move to other cities and fly back to your place either from Geneva or Basel. Great idea, isn’t it?

7.      Best tourist-attractive places you must visit on your honeymoon.

The number of places you can visit will depend upon your duration of stay. So, you must be wondering how many days are enough for the trip. If you want to explore the most out of Switzerland then a minimum of 6 days Switzerland honeymoon itinerary is enough for you.

But again, it’s up to you, the longer, the best!

• You should select at least five different cities to travel to if you are having a week-long honeymoon here. Some of the famous cities include Geneva, Bern, Interlaken, Zurich, Zermatt, and Lausanne.
• Among these cities, some famous tourist attractions to visit include Kunsthaus Zurich, Lake Zurich, Fraumnuster church, Gornergrat, Lake Brienz, Hohematte Park, Aare River, Bern old town, 11 Renaissance fountains, Museum of Geneva, Chapel of Maccabees, Lake Geneva, Jet D’Eau Geneva, Lavaux vineyards and Le Port d’Ouchy.

8.      What is the best way to go around Switzerland?

The best and the most convenient way to move around country is through trains (for intercity transport) and using public transport (for intracity transport).

Why we are suggesting this? Because it has one of the best railway and subway networks that will only add convenience to your journey.

And guys! if you want to know how to travel on a budget? Well, through trains and public transport as it’s affordable.

Railway network.

Are you up for a scenic ride to the most beautiful landscapes and mountainous meadows? Because Swiss trains will be going to capture your heart. Switzerland has one of the most incredible railway networks that gets you anywhere in the mountains. The best thing about these trains is they operate daily and are very punctual.

Therefore, it is important to be on time otherwise you are most likely to miss your train.

Getting by train becomes easier if you buy a Swiss travel pass which is an all-in-one pass for tourists with unlimited trips by train, bus, and boat.Another golden Switzerland honeymoon travel tips is using the SBB mobile app which allows you to buy tickets in advance with just a few clicks.

9.      Where to stay in Switzerland for your honeymoon?

The place where you stay during your honeymoon should be selected with care as it is the place where you will be relaxing after a long tiring day.

• If you want to keep your honeymoon budget-friendly, choose hostels or look for hotels that are providing basic facilities on a budget.
• But if you want to enjoy luxuries, go for the most high-rated 5-star hotel with all the amenities. Some famous luxury hotels include Widder Hotel (Zurich), Hotel Matterhorn Focus (Zermatt), Hotel Du Nord (Interlaken), Prizeotel Bern Hotel (Bern), Lausanne Palace, and Beau-Rivage Palace.

10.  Where to dine in?

There is no fun without delicious food. Right? And Swiss cuisine is one of the finest cuisines ,which ,you are going to try. You ought to try the national dish of Switzerland Fondue and surely you will be consuming it as long as you stay in Switzerland.

Besides the national dish, dine in for the finest Swiss cuisine in famous restaurants in different cities. Some of the recommended restaurants are Kronenhalle, Vieux Chalet (for Raclette),  Zeughauskeller (for Hearty Swiss fare), Findlerhof (for best dining and view),  Focus Atelier,  Wein & Sein (For Caviar), etc.

Final Thoughts

These are our top 10 Switzerland travel tips, which we hope will be a great help to you for preparing a wonderful honeymoon.Keep your important documents with you, pack lightly and smartly, look for the shoulder season to travel, buy the Swiss travel pass, and travel with care.

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