First Thoughts on Switzerland (is Zurich as expensive as they say!?)

Head to www.squarespace.com/flyingthe... - we have arrived in Zurich, the largest city here in Switzerland to find out just how expensive one of the most expensive countries in the world is.
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0:00 Intro: We have arrived in Switzerland - the most expensive country in the world.
0:16 We have 48 hours in Zurich to test this theory
0:20 Who is Flying the Nest? (Stephen, Jess & Hunter)
0:37 How expensive is Coffee in Switzerland?
1:01 Price of Coffee Around the World (Cheap to Expensive)
1:39 Price of our morning Coffee in Zurich
2:03 Cost of Public Transport in Switzerland
2:23 Price of Zurich Card (public transport & museums)
2:40 First Impressions of Switzerland
3:01 Exploring Zurich's old and new town
3:24 River Cruise down Zurich
4:02 Beautiful Swiss Clock Faces
4:49 Exploring Augustinergasse
5:19 Zurich's Central Park (Lindenhof)
6:51 Free Water fountains
7:20 Cost of Groceries in Switzerland
8:48 Price of Accommodation in Zurich
9:26 Ad - Squarespace
10:12 Local Waterpark - Strandbad Tiefenbrunn
11:07 Day Trip from Zurich
11:18 Felsenegg Gondola
11:40 Exploring Felsenegg Mountain
12:17 Felsenegg Restaurant
12:47 Spielplatz Felsenegg
13:34 Zurich Street Food Markets
15:39 Sunset at Zurich lake
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Hi, we are Stephen, Jess and little Hunter, a travelling van life family who self-converted their dream house on wheels - we now live full-time in our Sprinter van called Cooper as we do a full lap of our home Australia.

[@flyingthenest]

Welcome back to Switzerland - we have arrived in Zurich with a goal in mind - check out the rumours to see if Switzerland really is as expensive as they say! Next stop renting a car and heading out - where should we go?

[@beccadreams4992]

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[@beccadreams4992]

Oops nvrmnd! 😬

[@flyingthenest]

@@beccadreams4992 ahh yes the vlog was still processing! sorry! just hit refresh

[@beccadreams4992]

@@flyingthenest oopsie I was quick today 😆 I opened my KZbin & surprise you had just posted. Thank you. Safe travels!

[@SandyCH1988]

Basel 🙌🏻 Not many vloggers come here as it’s not in the mountains. But still beautiful and close to France and Germany. Also Lucerne and Zug are beautiful. If you can go on a mountain coaster, they are super fun!

[@leana1342]

As a swiss person I often forget how beautiful switzerland is when you stop and take a moment to look at it

[@BlertaLa]

Stimmt

[@thi8826]

Hesch rächt

[@swissball99]

Honestly. The same here.

[@swissball99]

I'm actually also swiss

[@claravonessen5673]

I was smiling the entire video. The part Jess gets the coin and Hunter went flying in those chairs, just hilarious!!! Thank you for brightening up our days, what a wonderful blog

[@christine4670]

Yes the chairs 🤣 poor Jess tho I thought she was going pass out lol

[@SHgeneral]

Same here. I'm still smiling ear to ear😊😊😊😊

[@susanfarish7451]

Exactly what I was going to say xx

[@jonathanedward5062]

Travelled a lot in my life, live in Zurich since 4 years. When you earn a salary here, this is by far one of the most liveable cities in the world. I love it here and want to raise my family here!

[@antypanag1]

wish you so !

[@spudwave3661]

Depending on your job.

[@goblinbaozi6669]

@@spudwave3661 I am living in Geneva, I would say yes it is expensive, but the salary also matches, and just normal office job you can live decent life. This is contrast of some other expensive cities such as London, New York where if you want keep the same life quality with the same job is not possible...yet the life is also much quieter 😅 and less dynamic, depends on your taste

[@goblinbaozi6669]

I totally agree with you, I am living in Geneva, it's expensive but life quality is also high which is not the case in many other expensive cities such as London, New York, Paris...(they are actually a bit cheaper comparing to Geneva, Zurich)

[@danikoenig]

you're welcome

[@aninalehmann9789]

I am from Zurich, grew up in Zurich and still live here. I love seeing you guys really enjoying the city to the fullest. It is so nice to watch the movie as i know all the places you have visited in this video. Sadly i didn't bump into you guys in Zurich... enjoy Switzerland - it is so worth it. Hug

[@BaBa-rs2pg]

8:54 I had to smile when you described the location of your AirBnb as "outside the town". Because your AirBnb was still right in the city and in a very popular part of town. It's a shame you didn't discover the river baths, nice bars or the industrial quarter right next to your Airbnb, that would have been a bit more authentic than the very touristy old town, where practically no people live anymore. But nevertheless: I really enjoyed watching your video.

[@lmnhphotographie3297]

Im from Switzerland and it is really amazing how you manage to make every tiny thing to look absolutely adorable! Loved every single one of your Switzerland video. They are such a great quality! Keep on going and have a nice trip trough Europe :)

[@SHgeneral]

Beautiful episode!!! Thank you. It's so nice to see you all enjoying travelling in this gorgeous country.

[@cherylkavanagh3387]

Loved this video! Thank you for taking us along.

[@adriannacabrera9013]

Aww I’m so happy that you guys are sharing this beautiful experience with us ❤️❤️

[@lynnecollins3284]

Another fab post. Loved the delight when Hunter saw merry go round and the giggle on the chain swing that went faster than Jess thought. You guys are giving so much delight to your followers. I look forward to every post.

[@jonaskamber]

Really enjoying your videos. As a Swiss, its so nice to see you exploring our country. Love the positive vibes!

[@sarahfloyd9285]

I love the family travels! This is so inspiring to me as a mom of 2 who doesn’t want to give up the adventures❤️ never stop! We love watching y’all’s adventures!

[@zonestyle55]

thank you soo much guys. such a heart warming vlog as always!

[@HereToCheers]

Switzerland looks so beautiful! Thanks for all the great travel tips

[@carolridgway2201]

I really look forward to each new video little Hunter is always happy as are her mum and dad always smiling enjoying your wonderful life can’t wait until the next video love you all

[@englishrose4388]

Loved this. The listed costs were super helpful.

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

Loved this and watching Hunter being so excited!

[@jenniferadams4939]

Those chairs look super fun!!! Can’t wait for the next video. Safe travels ❤️

[@saskiawhite6334]

Can’t wait to watch the video you guys always make me happy and cheer me up Thankyou for always being there for me when I’m sad have a lovely rest of your week xxx ! ❤️😘😍🥰

[@flyingthenest]

aww hope youve been enjoying the double uploads so far :)

[@susandibble3525]

Oh I loved this. And especially how Hunter loves to say “this is nice” and “wow” bless her little heart 🤗

[@christineomelis124]

Love this kind of vlog! I was smiling the whole time!

[@alexandraspera9480]

I LOVED this one - the pace of it, everything you guys did in Zurich. We plan to travel there next year with our little one so this was great to watch. Also, seeing how happy little Hunter is just makes me smile so much! I hope you do more like these!

[@aakibsuhail7621]

BEST VIDEO YET!!! Can't wait for the road trip❤️

[@MaxPaff]

We’re absolutely loving these series!

[@flyingthenest]

yayy! quite a few more videos to go :)

[@SHgeneral]

@@flyingthenest Thank you! Awesome video

[@Bel-ej9go]

Ah this was so charming. That swing roundabout cracked me up, Hunter loved it, Lovely watch. Enjoy x

[@rumik-stahnke6512]

Wow..beautiful Switzerland 🤗😁nice video.Thanks for sharing guys 👍😁

[@Sonny0276]

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

[@nicovega1831]

I like this variation of your vlog as you can show more types of activites for vacations.

[@ryanatkins3734]

Loving the content keep it up and I think it's amazing how hunter learns so much in every video you do

[@libbyandsam2638]

Loved this video guys, best content yet! This is exactly how we travel! Trains and food are the best. Keep it up :)

[@Michelle-qi7uz]

Great video Looks like Hunter had so much fun. I love the price comparisons. Lots of great tips. Thank you.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋how are you doing?

[@melanieripa2265]

Loved it!!! Can't wait to see more

[@nathanbourquin6554]

Flying to Switzerland tomorrow from Austin Texas. Watching this video made me super happy. Having grown up in Zurich I really miss living there. I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@nicolettedorfling9788]

Thank you for a wonderful video!! I smiled the whole time!!❤️🤩😍🎉

[@shannonalexander2069]

Great video. Wonderful tips.

[@TheFreedomgal]

You guys seem like such a fun family and Hunter is so cute. I recently found your vlogs and I smile every time I watch you

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋how are you doing?

[@duftnotiz]

Sooooo beautiful to see this! We live just 5min from the cable car you‘ve been using and I feel so privileged to have all this beautiful things just around the corner. I sometimes forget…

[@esoka9131]

Great video I’ll be binge watching your other videos :)

[@markelliott6112]

this was one of your best videos of late. loved it

[@karinhausammann2141]

So much fun to see you exploring my city😊

[@ynys_mon6928]

That was delightful. My mother took me to Switzerland when I was 16. (44 years ago!) I’ve always wanted to go back!

[@Daniel-hd7te]

This video filled me with so much joy

[@kaybrisvegas1099]

Good vlog and like the slower travel pace of the vlog and love to see how much food and living costs are so thanks.

[@andybenitez1061]

I loved every about this video. Glad I found your channel guys 💖

[@lisa1539]

So cool that you were in the strandbad tiefenbrunnen, I live just around the corner. loved the video🤍

[@The-axman]

been watching your vlogs for a few years and what a shock to see you taking the gondola from the station which is next to my house!!

[@Mel.H_]

Loving this series❤

[@fynngachter7758]

Welcome to Switzerland, hope you guys are enjoying your stay :)

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

Such a fun vlog. Love Hunter’s giggles 🤭 Thanks for sharing 😘

[@SoloAdventureDiva]

Loved this!!! The swing was fast and I love that hunter smiled while you guys were like oh 🤣 I love street food festival 😁

[@ninaappenzeller9555]

Loved that vlog! I'm from zurich and thats basically what my best friend and I do on those summer days, strolling through the city, swimming in the lake and go to the food festival 😍😋

[@lanternsea94]

Loved the FTN flashback to 2018!! You both have come so far

[@sarah-phillips]

Commented elsewhere (under your inquiry about where to go) but in Switzerland, Camping Jungfrau! And outside: Denmark. I replied there, too, on our most recent trip to Billund and where we stayed. Loving the videos!

[@rebecaj6045]

I remember being SHOOK to my core at the prices! My husband and I ended up buying ice cream at a grocery store and eating it in a park at Zurich for lunch because that’s all we could afford. But those experiences made special memories. I can’t wait to watch your Switzerland series!

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

Don't worry about it, you had the perfect Swiss experience. Because that's how the locals do it too... Because opposite to popular belief, it's still very, very pricey for normal people, even on local salaries. It can be deceiving because there really are a lot of high-earning/rich people in Zürich, but that's somewhat constrained to a core zone which obv includes all the touristy/popular areas, but your normal everyday citizen has to be just as careful with spending as everyone else really, and no, you won't find construction workers living anywhere near the places you saw in the video.

[@arr84.design]

Yup.. In this country there's little to do if you don't have enough money..

[@flavioarmati8034]

@@arr84.design so not true. You just cant live in the city but its a lot to do in switzerland even with normal salarys

[@TwoBaze]

@@arr84.design thats not true. There are plenty of things to do in switzerland that require a really small amount of money.

[@amanitafalloides]

Great! Thanks from Bern. So a good Video 🙂

[@susantinnion1794]

You looked like babies in that Switzerland clip from 7 years ago. How time has flown. Hunters excitement at everything is so adorable xx

[@sarahspittles3491]

Beautiful vlog guys so good to see yous going back to your old stepping stones with hunter , have a safe trip 🙏🇦🇺nsw

[@Gazzaxxo]

i real like this take on a vlog! Its actually really useful and informative for the average person compared to some of your other higher price experiences

[@tlcasey]

Love the relaxed vibe of this video. Looks a beautiful country! Your vlogs are inspirational, I have just started our family vlog channel as we are moving abroad in November and Cannot wait to do exploration vlogs like this!

[@emmaeriksson7155]

I really liked this blog! It’s nice to both see price tags and how to do things on a budget. Plus always nice to watch Some street food action

[@patchayko721]

You guys are so cute! Love the way you show us the city and all the things to do. Nice you include family friendly things too!

[@MariaFrancaSerrau]

Loved it! ❤️❤️

[@flyingthenest]

Yay!!

[@jamestnov41945]

Wonderful video thank you.

[@DavidandSarah]

Loved this video!

[@TheTbss89]

Love the videos!!!

[@charlesharris2749]

Really professionally paced video. Fun, too! Our Hunter-look -alike daughter's first word was, "No!"; she didn't like something. She loved peach juice as a baby, though, so she was called Peaches sometimes. Her Native American name, after she'd been home a few weeks was Screaming Eagle! Can't wait to see the Alps with ya'll. (sorry, Texas talk)

[@GoProSKYFOX]

Great vlog!!! 🥰

[@ruthquinn6229]

what a great adventure. you show fantastic content always so deightful and informative. and hunter is so sweet and really mature, a true adventurer too. blessings and love from back home in oz.

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Any vlog is a good vlog! I am from Norway and is up there with Switzerland when it comes to how expencive everything are. It is strange for me to travel to Switzerland because it even more pricy that Norway. Keep up the good work.

[@tubestyle]

Zürich is just 10Km from my home and is the place of my work. Also youre was on one of my fishing places. Cool you enjoyd it! Nice Video!

[@melthonkiprono7416]

A great vedio. Keep going you are doing great.

[@yogerke]

Omg, when music was playing I think you were near the hotel where we stayed. The fondue meal there was worth it!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋how are you doing?

[@diiidell7608]

I am from switzerland and i smiled the whole video because its fun to see how other people see the country switzerland.

[@nefertariinxs]

thank you for enjoing my country, i have been in Australia and i really did love it as well

[@bw5911]

Just love you guys to pieces! Little Hunter is such a joy to watch too. I ADORE your music!!! Can I buy it somewhere? Also, your editing is fantastic! I love this style of video so much. Can't wait to see your next video.

[@bw5911]

@@jj-if6it Really!?! I love all of the choices because they are sweet and sentimental. The world needs more of that these days.

[@genacostello5896]

I used to follow other people on you tube. Unless I was rich beyond imagination or an elite athlete I couldn’t even begin to try and recreate their stuff. That is what I appreciate you all so much. It feels accessible for the regular person. Great tips and recommendations. Thank you for this great content. Love watching you!

[@paulacnote]

Loved this..laughed so much x

[@kingabobrowska9999]

I have been in Zurich already twice and it is one of my favorite places in the world! I do recommend a place that you haven't been, Hiltl, which is an oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world. Their weekend buffet is to die for!

[@martinalemmerhofer6937]

👏👏👏 Yeah!!! A new video... tasty!! 😂 OMG Hunter is turning more and more into a thrill seeker. The swing, yeah,and then the little merry-gohround. She couldn't go fast enough. Great video.. again. Love seeing you have so much fun!

[@Cupcakiiiii]

"Europe is so colourful" - Me (European) looking out the window seeing grey buildings, grey sky and brown grass rn😂

[@ClaudiasMovement]

I'm swiss & I really enjoyed your vlog! Next time you're in Zurich I'll happily share some more spots with you 🙏

[@vedantraut327]

"Hi" from a swiss fan , all for trekking the alps

[@chavafrenkel8009]

Hey! I would love to see you guys! I live in Zurich

[@goldtopazasylum]

Hunter flying around in the swing chairs "Hello Mommy", LOL, she is too adorable!

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋how are you doing?

[@Hiatus3309]

OMgosh The Swinging Swing🙃🙃😄 What fun in Switzerland & the street fair Loved it all 💕

[@TeaRaven]

This one was so wholesome

[@aatreyasingh6510]

You guys are just awesome 😁

[@flyingthenest]

aww thank you!!

[@walkingj.m9132]

What a beautiful traveling with family!! Your daughter is so cute!! And beautiful Switzerland!! perfect!! Thank you for sharing this my new friend!!😍😃👍👍

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

We were in Zurich in December couple years back.. went to a restaurant to have Fondue dinner outdoors when it was snowing… it was nice… their standard house wine pour were petite 👀

[@vickiesandover5738]

Love seeing things through Hunter's eyes. Nice video.

[@floridamezzo8734]

Looks wonderful! I have been to other cities in Switzerland but not Zurich yet!

[@hallihalloaustralien]

I love the flower blouse !! Where did you get it ???

[@passingthroughtime3033]

Water was beautiful, fun video

[@princesskerryanngleed4551]

Beauiful video thank you again

[@Saravon]

I was watching this at my mom's house and she passed by and said "what movie are you watching and I told her it was my favorite travel vloggers and this is youtube. She could NOT believe it, she said but it looks so polished and I'm listening to all sorts of interesting dialogue". I told her Stephen is just extremely good at what he does and they have a lot of experience.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hi 👋 how’re you doing?

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Brilliant video Hunter in the chair ❤️ jess didn’t get a chance 🤣 But Jess when you said “ swings when Hunter woke up. So sweet just seeing her lovely smile & Excitement 😍 Yes its is more expensive but the Beauty you get back From the stunning views Is so worth it . Looking forward to your next Road trip adventures safe Travels 🥰🥰

[@Purple8012]

Omg the coin swing taking off with Hunter was hilarious and scary at same time lol

[@petrabrentjens-libregts8838]

Omg that swing went fast !

[@yogerke]

Such a surprise and beautiful city

[@martharezaee2088]

Im living in Germany and i can say everything is doubled in price in Zürich.it is a rich city and people earn good. Lindt balls are also in grocery stores and Kaufhof in Germany in different flavors. Zwitzerland's nature is another level.