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

Planning a trip to Switzerland? Don't make the same mistakes that so many tourists do in Zurich! In this video, we'll reveal the top 10 tourist mistakes to avoid in Switzerland's largest city, and go through what you need to know before visiting. From wasting money on unnecessary expenses to missing out on some amazing locales, we'll help you travel like a pro and make the most of your time in Zurich. Whether you're a first-time traveler or a seasoned explorer, you won't want to miss these insider tips and tricks. Watch now and start planning your perfect trip to Switzerland!
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[@TheTravelingSwiss]

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[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@privatename8228]

Great video! 👍

[@enterdata]

Thank you for the great tips.

[@sagardi]

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

[@iAMgerBEAR]

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

[@nadiahossain6827]

Very Very informative

[@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!!!!

[@zaram131]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@elpidiaholguin9643]

gracias 🙏

[@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! 🥰

[@sii_with_us]

perfect

[@andreavelazquezpalomeque3018]

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 ❤.

[@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.

[@MrAntranek]

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

[@user-qo2ot1xw2b]

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

[@debbebuhat]

I’m coming next month in Zurich❤

[@safieeaziz2398]

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

[@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?

[@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?

[@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 ! 😄😄😄

[@user-vp2fn5ls5z]

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!

[@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

[@ashirwadchildrenhospital4944]

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

[@meenaji4287]

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

[@playingwithabrahaminmiami3997]

What do you think about Glockenhof hotel in Zurich?

[@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😂

[@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

[@nammeelee5251]

Can you use STP in Zurich?

[@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 👍

[@ScotchOnyx]

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

[@jennifertodd4132]

10 more days!!!

[@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.

[@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?

[@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?

[@cedriclloyd5571]

The justwndr link is not working.

[@angelevstatiev8522]

Nain USA Switzerland Zurich 😊

[@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. 😂😂😂

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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