QUESTIONS

frequently asked

faq

How much should I budget for my trip to Switzerland?

Probably a lot. It depends on how much luxury you need and how fast or far you travel. I‘d say you’ll probably need around 100-130 CHF per day if you get a Swiss Travel Pass, stay in hostels and buy your own food at the supermarket.

You can reduce those costs by couchsurfing, camping, sticking to one region or using cheap long-distance buses. Click here for further tips on how to save money in Switzerland. 

I have four days in Switzerland. Where should I go?

There’s so much to see and do in Switzerland. It really depends on what you’re into. Unfortunately, I can‘t create a personal itinerary for you because Lost in Switzerland is "only" a part-time job for me at the moment.

However, since I get this question a lot, I created a series of itinerary-ebooks that might help with your planning.

What's the best way to travel around Switzerland?

Definitely by public transport. The Swiss have a fantastic network of trains and buses. Check out this public transport guide for further information.

I'd like to visit Jungfraujoch, but it's so expensive. Is there another way to get a discount or can I just hike up to save some money? Are there any budget alternatives to the Jungfrau? 

You‘re right. Visiting Jungfrau is so expensive it hurts. I've put together a post that talks about the Top of Europe in detail and also ways to save money on your trip. Plus some cheaper alternatives that will provide you with stunning mountain and glacier views. 

Read the post here. 

Is there a way I can support your blog? 

Glad you asked. Actually, there's a very easy way you can help me run my blog in the future. I've created a quick summary on that subject here.

I'm planning on riding the scenic train rides. Is it possible to bring my luggage on board and does it cost extra? Do I need a special ticket for these train rides?

First of all, yes, it‘s possible to bring your luggage on board. And no, you don‘t have to pay extra. You don’t need a special ticket to use those trains, either.

If you have a normal Long Distance ticket, a Swiss Travel Pass, an Interrail or Eurail Pass, you’re good to go. However, there are a few differences between these trains in terms of reservations.

For more information on the specific train rides, please refer to this article.

I'd like to get a sneak peek of some local houses, find out how the Swiss live and maybe talk to a few locals. Is this possible?

The Swiss aren’t really the kind of people that will just invite a stranger into their home and show you around. However, if you’d like to see the inside of a Swiss home, I suggest staying in an Airbnb or try Couchsurfing.

Otherwise, make use of your connections. If you have any Swiss friends, ask them if you can stop by their place or if they can put you in touch with someone they know. Coming on someone’s recommendation is a pretty safe bet.

If you’re interested in seeing how people used to live back in the day, visit the Ballenberg open-air museum near Interlaken.

Why don't you talk more about the hidden gems of Switzerland? Surely you must know plenty of secret places.

By running a blog about my own country, I'm walking a fine line. On one hand, I love telling people about all the cool, hidden little places I discover in Switzerland. But on the other hand, I've seen what overtourism can do and I'd hate to be responsible for turning what was once an insider tip into an overrun tourist spot.

(Not that I'd imagine my blog could ever have that much of an influence. But you never know...)

This is why I've come up with a compromise for the people that are serious about visiting the real Switzerland and look behind the scenes. To unlock a bunch of insider tips, hidden places, language guides and so on (work still in process), head over to my Patreon page and learn more about my insider programme. I can't wait to see you over there!

If your question isn't listed here, please don't hesitate to shoot me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.