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From: shanky on 6 Jul 2007 09:55
Hello Everyone,

I am planning a trip to switzerland from july 14 for 8 days. I am
planning to rent a car in zurich and drive around to interlaken and
all other places. Is it better to drive in car to all places in
switzerland or travelling by train is the best option? Also could you
please suggest some must see scenic locations in switzerland. Also I
would like to know some very good restaurant in switzerland to
experience the switzerland cuisine( i meant local food.) or any other
top restaurant. Also , I would appreciate if someone can suggest me
some good choclate ( preferably dark choclates) companies or brands to
be bought in switzerland as gifts.

Thanks in advance for all your help;
Shanky

From: redmonds on 6 Jul 2007 10:10
On Fri, 06 Jul 2007 06:55:08 -0700, shanky <shankardasm(a)gmail.com>
wrote:

>Hello Everyone,
>
>I am planning a trip to switzerland from july 14 for 8 days. I am
>planning to rent a car in zurich and drive around to interlaken and
>all other places. Is it better to drive in car to all places in
>switzerland or travelling by train is the best option? Also could you
>please suggest some must see scenic locations in switzerland. Also I
>would like to know some very good restaurant in switzerland to
>experience the switzerland cuisine( i meant local food.) or any other
>top restaurant. Also , I would appreciate if someone can suggest me
>some good choclate ( preferably dark choclates) companies or brands to
>be bought in switzerland as gifts.
>
>Thanks in advance for all your help;
>Shanky
Some destinations in Switzerland are not accessible by car but only by
train. (such as Zermatt, Wengen and Jungfrau area, and so on). The
separation from the closest auto approach is not great, however, so
you can drive the basic routes and have added convenience.

I would say that travelling only by train is quite practical in
Switzerland.
From: Iceman on 6 Jul 2007 11:08
On Jul 6, 9:55 am, shanky <shankard...(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> Also I would like to know some very good restaurant in switzerland to
> experience the switzerland cuisine( i meant local food.) or any other
> top restaurant.


The "Blinde Kuh" restaurant in Zurich is world famous. It was set up
as a restaurant for the blind, but anyone can eat there, and you dine
in total darkness.

From: wintersrm on 6 Jul 2007 11:19
Definately plan to use the train system. A rail pass is good on
trains, post buses, lake boats, and with a discount on cable cars. A
two-week rail pass would be perfect for you--and if you are travelling
with someone, a companian pass. Passes must be purchased here before
you go. Most travel agents would be able to get one for you.

Switzerland is expensive. Your best bet for money is to use ATMs--not
credit cards--for the best exchange rate. Plan to pay cash for
everything.

Not to miss sights include the Matterhorn at Zermatt. The Jungfrau,
Monk, and Eiger mountains.. The trip to the top of the Junfrau is
expensive (buy your tickets at the Interlaken rail station) and even
though the weather is nice below it is very iffy at the top. I think
a better trip is to the Schilthorn by cable car for a spectacular view
and a rotation restaurant. The Lauterbraten valley is as beautiful
as Yosemite and there is even an inside-the-mountain waterfall--the
Tummelbach Falls.

Ballenberg, an outdoor museum, with old buildings from over the whole
country is also worth a visit--start at Brienz.

Trips by boat on the major lakes are great things to do--especially if
it rains. Your rail pass is good on the boats.

Take your hiking boots. Well-marked trails extend over the whole
country and the tourist office in each town has maps of the local
trails.

Actually you can't go wrong with the food almost anywhere. Be sure to
try rosti (a kind of hash browns), fondue, and raclet--melted cheese
with potatoes and pickles. Beer is cheaper than a cup of coffee most
places.

August 1 is the Swiss national holiday and celebrated like our 4th of
July. In 1991 they celebrated 700 years of independence. We are
planning our 7th trip to Switzerland this year and will be there on
August 1.


From: Nathalie Chiva on 6 Jul 2007 11:48
On Fri, 06 Jul 2007 06:55:08 -0700, shanky <shankardasm(a)gmail.com>
wrote:

>Hello Everyone,
>
>I am planning a trip to switzerland from july 14 for 8 days. I am
>planning to rent a car in zurich and drive around to interlaken and
>all other places. Is it better to drive in car to all places in
>switzerland or travelling by train is the best option? Also could you
>please suggest some must see scenic locations in switzerland. Also I
>would like to know some very good restaurant in switzerland to
>experience the switzerland cuisine( i meant local food.) or any other
>top restaurant. Also , I would appreciate if someone can suggest me
>some good choclate ( preferably dark choclates) companies or brands to
>be bought in switzerland as gifts.

There are lots of "top restaurants" in Switzerland, some known
internationally. Near Lausanne there is "Chez Rochat" (official name
is Restaurant de l'H�tel de Ville) in Crissier, but there is also
Chevrier in Satigny (near Geneva), and there are many others in
German-speaking Switzerland. I'm talking top restaurants and top
prices there, but for that category, the quality/price ratio is
incredibly good.

Nathalie in Switzerland

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