10 Tourist Mistakes to Avoid in ZURICH, SWITZERLAND | What to know before visiting Zurich

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

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[@JoseSanchez-ht4cc]

I’m still financially recovering from my trip to Zurich and I live in London! Very clean, very organised, very nice people in general, but now that I’ve been, I won’t repeat. You’re right about taxis.

[@jakobpeschke1760]

2:42 Also take a look at the 9 Uhr pass - it's 24 Franks and valid from 9 am in the whole zvv region.

[@gailgohrick5836]

Just finished our eight days in Switzerland and thank you for all the info I gleaned from watching your videos. Todays #1 tip though I wish I had known. We took the train in from Chur to Zurich for the last night before our flight - wasted time and $$ by having to pay to transport to the hotel (15 Swiss each way) and back to the airport in the morning… We should have just stayed in the AirB&B we had, and then taken the train straight to the airport. Oh vell!! Lesson learned!

[@iAMgerBEAR]

I’ll be visiting with a friend in early June. Can’t wait!

[@TheMane_Man]

Literally on the train back to Zürich for our last night in Switzerland while watching this! Thanks for all the tips and videos, you were both very helpful!!! 🇨🇭🏔️😃

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

What timing! Hope your trip has been great!!

[@nomadicsoul2242]

1. You can enter any COOP (they are almost everywhere in Zurich) and use the restroom for free. 2. The SBB tourist help centre at Zurich HB station accepts euros if you purchase any train tickets etc and return the change in CHF. They provide excellent exchange rate.

[@mySalerno]

I doubt that there is any coop that has a public toilet. Except for the really big ones maybe like coop city that are more like a shopping mall. The normal grocery store like coops don’t have toilets for sure.

[@nomadicsoul2242]

@@mySalerno The Coop outlets I came across in Zurich had a toilet for visitors/customers to use for free (I am not talking about public paid toilets). I haven't visited every Coop in the city, but I suppose there would be plenty of big Coop outlets in Zurich.

[@MikeGledhill]

@@nomadicsoul2242 Most Coops don't have a public toilet, but the larger Coop City stores have a Coop Restaurant, and these will have a toilet. Or, plan ahead, and use the free toilets on the trains. The exchange rate at Zurich HB is dreadful. I tested it once, and I got 10% more cash by using my Wise or Revalut card in a cash machine. They do the exchange rates for you, and you get a MUCH better rate, with no fees (unless it's a dodgy cash machine in, say, a convenience store) Remember that Zurich HB has a large Coop and Migros supermarket, and these sell food/drinks at regular prices, rather than touristy prices. And one last vital tip: everything is expensive in Switzerland... except for electronics. As a Brit, living in Switzerland, I can visit the UK, buy electronics there and claim the 20% tax back. Yet most electronics are still cheaper by buying them in Switzerland. Check out InterDiscount, digitec (online) and MediaMarkt for prices.

[@zaram131]

Forget visiting.. I now want to move to Switzerland. I visited and it felt like home and I’m longing to come back.

[@Msfifisquarepantz]

Hmm. Well.OK. But…Perhaps you didn’t spend enough REAL time there- not romanticizing it. Don’t romanticize it. Believe me.

[@privatename8228]

Great video! 👍

[@meghansullivan6812]

ahhhhh im living in spain now and trying to travel more and this vid is getting me so hype for perhaps a spontaneous trip there!!!!

[@JohnnyIrby-mk3bx]

Thank you for these invaluable tips! Planning my trip to Zurich and these insights are gold. I'll make sure to avoid these common tourist mistakes and make the most out of my visit. Can't wait to explore this beautiful city with confidence! 🇨🇭✈ #TravelSmart

[@gcooper642]

I had a look at the Swiss card and it looked really good, but then my friend looked up the actual train prices and I was amazed how cheap they are compared to UK trains. Definitely cheaper to just pay the full train price than get a Swiss card for us.

[@sarinsahil]

Thank you very grateful. Very comprehensive and informative. Many thanks! :)

[@Zanarkdi]

2 weeks around whole of Switzerland and today is my last day and it being Zurich. I had a blast following your advice (alongside the other channel) and I thank you so much for all your info

[@mariaalejandraortiz2178]

Hi guys, thanks a lot for all the tips! I am travelling soon and will have a 12hr layover in Zurich, so definitely helpful to avoid rookie mistakes. Also, I will be taking Euros with me, but probably will change them once in Zurich's airport for Francs based on your advise. Do you know if the exchange rate for Euros at the airport is good? I’d appreciate any insights. Thanks again!

[@jeanwatson189]

Thanks so much! I won't be getting to Switzerland soon, but it's on the bucket list, and I know it will be expensive when I do get there, so I want to get the planning right. It's fantastic to get these tips.

[@BishwaRai-j2v]

Hi Alexis and Louis, Thanks for the informative video, super useful as we are planning to visit Zurich during new year eve. I would be grateful if you could advise if I need to buy All zones tickets in ZVV or I can manage with some selected zones? Please note that I will be staying in Center and plan to go around few places including Lake Zurich. Thanks in advance

[@sacharobinson8987]

Does WNDR not exist anymore? Tried looking it up and couldn’t find anything except a Facebook page but the last post was in May

[@enterdata]

Thank you for the great tips.

[@slabby]

Thanks for a great informative video. I'm planning on coming to CHE in September but I'm flying into ZRH and staying in ZRH for 2 nights at the beginning of the trip and then at the end of trip. I want to rent a car for a day and drive to Lichtenstein and Austria (day trip) and give back the car before the end of the night. I was going to pick up the car the night before and the hotel room (which is near the airport) has parking. Would this be feasible? Then the last 2 days of the trip, I can stay within the city and enjoy old town and other areas. Should I get the Zurich Card for just the last 2 days of the trip and should i get the 72 hour card? Thank you for all your videos, i've been going through all of them and enjoying them all.

[@SteveInNEPA1]

Love your videos, but with his arms crossed in front of him, Louis looks like a Bond villain😂

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

I think he will take that as a compliment ! 😄😄😄

[@AgnieszkaMPVlog]

There are more and more toilets in Zurich that you can pay for with a card ☺️ For example, at the main station and at Lindenhof. Interesting video, greetings from Horgen! 🥰

[@MrAntranek]

Thanks for the video, very informative! May I know the brand of hat, please?

[@TatumStreet-c7j]

Hello! You mentioned not buying the Zurich Card. Which card would you prefer? We will only have 1 day to explore so we would love to do as much as possible with our time! Thank you for all of your wonderful videos!

[@nadiahossain6827]

Very Very informative

[@georginafinalen9176]

Very good advice thank you! Is easy to exchange American dollar there for Franco ? Do you think the cambio is better there or here in US?

[@socalskater5757]

Thanks for this video! We have friends visiting us in Zürich for a day from Germany with their dog. We plan to have them leave their car at our hotel for the day. Where would we purchase the 24 hour transportation tickets and a transportation ticket for their dog? We would like to take them on a boat trip on the Zürich river. Would the transportation cards cover them and their dog on the boat trip? Aside from this question, would you be able to a video on wine tasting at the local vineyards with recommendations on local Swiss vineyards to visit for wine tasting?

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Both can be done at the ticket machines in any train station / tram station in Zurich!

[@socalskater5757]

​@@TheTravelingSwiss Thanks! Would you be able to provide a video on recommendations for wine tasting in Switzerland along with recommended Swiss vineyards to visit for wine tasting?

[@marianavaden9769]

You mentioned in a video (maybe this one? I can’t remember!) that the plugs there are different. Do you know if a C adapter would work?

[@meenaji4287]

Hello 👋. Just wanted to check with u guys do Aussie citizens need e-visa for Switzerland?

[@ericw.5403]

If I have a Swiss Pass, will I be able to use that in Zurich and on the trains in Zurich?

[@playingwithabrahaminmiami3997]

What do you think about Glockenhof hotel in Zurich?

[@AllTravelAdvice]

Is Vaduz worth a day trip from Zurich ?

[@safieeaziz2398]

Thanks for this video. Does Zurich HB have shower rooms?

[@ashirwadchildrenhospital4944]

Kindly let me know which is best currency exchange shop in geneva ? I mean best rates..

[@AousZee]

We're flying into Zurich in September. We're wanting to have our main base in Interlaken and traverse to Lauterbrunnen and Grendelwald. Also, wanting to stay a few nights in each area. What are some good traditional hotels in Lauterbrunnen and Grendlewald? And what is the name of the train stations we should be getting on? Thank you very much ahead of time. And thank you for your videos.

[@AousZee]

Just subscribed too 💪🏻

[@weilinwill]

Thanks for the great video 👍 We only have one night before flying out of zurich the next morning. Would you recommend staying in Zurich or Lucerne?

[@markusf58]

As a Swiss I‘d recommend Zurich, since the airport ist just 10 minutes away (by train, which I‘d recommend). Travel time from Lucerne to Zurich airport is approx. 1 hr 15 minutes. 😊

[@weilinwill]

@@markusf58 Thanks for the insights 👍

[@linsun6650]

I was trying to book tickets at Swiss National Museum for September but failed. Advice please?

[@fun-ghi]

Do not stand on the left side on the escalator. Left side is for walking.

[@FloFontanella]

Hi, I am traveling with me (very elderly) mom and we can't walk for hours or do any trekking or anything like that. So scenery it's very important, I will rent a car and I would love to include some train (even if it's an excursion within a village) so we can enjoy the experience of great views (besides the ones from the car). We will be arriving from Portugal and we would like to see Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Grindelwald, Spiez, Zermatt, , Montreux, Neuchâtel, returning to Zurich (so I can return the car). Why is the map not showing me the driving route from Neuchâtel to Zurich? instead is making me go back down and up

[@RanielleG]

I find the whole ticket purchasing to travel around the city annoying,very old school. In london you just tap and go, the system charges automatically. In Zurich I have to waste time looking for ticket , guessing my journey,buying it … SBB app doesn’t work for me. I bought24h ticket, waste of money as I only did two journeys… what a pain.

[@darcey55]

Flying into Zurich one week from today, it will be our first time in Switzerland and I’ve been watching your videos for months in preparation! Thank you!

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

So exciting! Hope you have an amazing trip!

[@alemoreira5184]

Where you stay? 🤍🫶🏻 looking for a hotel

[@nammeelee5251]

Can you use STP in Zurich?

[@ScotchOnyx]

Is Switzerland credit card friendly? Or do most places accept only cash?

[@debbebuhat]

I’m coming next month in Zurich❤

[@nbshah08]

Hi, the link for the hotel is not working.

[@leehuang2222]

My sister and I will arrive in Zurich on Nov. 10 and leave on Nov 21, 2023. need help with our itinerary.

[@elpidiaholguin9643]

gracias 🙏

[@ashirwadchildrenhospital4944]

From where to get coins ?

[@nanhaley9203]

Hi Alexis and Louis, do US citizens need visa to visit Switzerland for less than 90 days? I came across this Schengen visa, so just wanted to check if that’s is needed for visiting Switzerland. Also are you aware of any restrictions related to COVID-19 for May? Thanks!

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

No restrictions, and US citizens don’t need a visa!

[@nanhaley9203]

@@TheTravelingSwiss thanks for your prompt response!

[@nanhaley9203]

@@TheTravelingSwiss Do you know if it is cheaper to exchange US dollars in the US or in Switzerland?

[@avpalomeque]

A month ago I was in Zurich HB and I had to use the restroom, I had coins I was figuring out how to used them but I couldn't and had to pay with card :( bear in mind I was in a hurry. After I came out I saw another person struggling so the cleaner helped her and went to a vending machine to buy a card so she could go in. And later read that it said "entry only with card or smartphone" (Zutritt nur mit Karte oder Smarthphone) I was not expending this haha. Oh and thanks to your videos helped me plan all my journey thru Suisse, it was wonderful. You guys are amazing ❤.

[@cedriclloyd5571]

The justwndr link is not working.

[@fun-ghi]

Swiss cab drivers: 1 taxi ride a day for 100 Swiss francs, stand around for the rest of the day instead of 10 rides for 20.-. Double the money but unfortunately it requires to do work.

[@sii_with_us]

perfect

[@pworld918]

Lol i saw singapore as ranked no. 1 as most expensive. The trip to Zurich should be pretty much the same except for food cost😂

[@EVL-xj5vc]

What?! Singapore ranks 1 in the most expensive cities. I'm lost. I'm going to Zurich.

[@MrAlvinSinfulSong]

Went to the Viadukt at Zurich, furthest I have been to 😂

[@MrAlvinSinfulSong]

Up the mountain sometimes the restaurant about to close the toilet attendant will allow you to enter for free 😂

[@MrAlvinSinfulSong]

Singapore may be number 1 for most expensive city in the world but I felt painful paying in Zurich. 😂😂😂

[@jennifertodd4132]

10 more days!!!

[@Emrico35]

Planning a trip to zurich in few months, is it true bitcoin is widely accepted?

[@angelevstatiev8522]

Nain USA Switzerland Zurich 😊

[@sumerariaz3985]

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[@sidneyyem67]

Can we make a one day trip to Grindelwald from Zurich?

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Not really in my opinion, you would be on the train for 3 hours each way so 6 hours total on a train just to get there and back

[@sidneyyem67]

@@TheTravelingSwiss Thank you so much

[@jeri94002]

You need to stop pounding the table. Very irritating

[@Msfifisquarepantz]

Please stop turning your head to look at him. It is making me dizzy and it is very distracting.