How to use the Swiss Pass and the best time to travel to Switzerland

Do you know the best time to go to Switzerland? In fact, it is possible to travel to Switzerland now. During the National Day, you can plan a seven-day trip to Switzerland. You can also learn some rules about using the Swiss Pass. Let’s go and take a look. The best months to go

June to October is the golden time to travel to Switzerland. The overall temperature is about 18 to 28 degrees, which is refreshing and pleasant without any frost or snow interference. Whether you are hiking along the snow-capped mountains or green lakes , or taking a train and winding through the mountains, it is refreshing and refreshing. Students who love taking pictures will be extremely happy, because the pictures they take casually and freeze-frame are all the scenery in the circle of friends, with blue sky and white clouds, as if they are separated from each other. You can smell the fresh and pleasant smell in the air while looking at the mobile phone screen.

Local mountains above 1,500 meters usually receive their first snowfall in late September, and then the temperature gradually drops. After late autumn, the trails become covered with snow and are no longer suitable for hiking. However, ski enthusiasts will arrive in batches at this time. , the mountains are covered with white snow from December to February, which is the ski season of the year. When you come to Switzerland at this time, snow jackets, snow pants, and waterproof shoes are all must-haves.

Like most popular destinations, the peak season for traveling to Switzerland is from Christmas to New Year's Eve, followed by the summer vacation in July and August. During these two periods, accommodation prices rise with popularity. If you want to join in the fun, you have to prepare more silver bullets and book popular accommodations early.

Of course, you may find another way and want to take advantage of the off-season before May to visit to keep your budget down, but here you must remind your conscience that spring is the snowmelt season, and the trail access conditions are unstable, which is not good. In addition to the mountaineering season, some shops in scenic spots will be closed during the off-season. How to choose between them depends on the individual's weighing.

I know you also want to ask how to pack and bring clothes. Regarding this issue, the most valuable reference information is the Swiss Meteorological Office website. Pay close attention to weather changes one week before departure. Transportation strategy

1. International transportation

You can usually get to Geneva and Zurich directly or with one transfer from various domestic cities. Transportation is very convenient, so you don’t have to worry too much about the bumpy journey.

2. Swiss Pass (the only one in the world that can cover all transportation in a country)

Swiss Travel Pass (SwissTravel

Pass): valid for 4 days, 8 days, 15 days, 22 days and 1 month, need to be used continuously. If two or more people purchase at the same time, you can choose a Swiss Travel Pass discount ticket that is 10% cheaper than the regular price of the Swiss Pass.

Swiss Youth Pass: Young people under the age of 26 can choose the Swiss Youth Pass, which is 25% cheaper than the normal price of the Swiss Pass.

SwissFlexi

Pass: Valid within a specific number of days in the month of purchase (3, 4, 5 or 6 days). The dates do not have to be consecutive. The pass is especially suitable for travelers who don't want to travel every day.

Swiss Travel and Transportation System Family Discount Card/Children's Discount (Swiss

Family

Card): Holding this card allows children under the age of 16 to travel at least Free travel when accompanied by a parent. Non-family members between the ages of 6 and 16 receive a 50% discount on all Swiss Travel System tickets.

3. Regarding self-driving

1. In Switzerland, by default, the right side is the driving lane and the left side is the passing lane. Only when overtaking, you will overtake on the left. After passing, you need to return to the right lane.

2. The principle of driving around the island is that the car behind you must let the car ahead of you go. If the leading car is still inside the roundabout, the following car will have to wait outside the island.

4. Parking fees in Switzerland are very expensive. When choosing accommodation, try to choose hotels with free parking or cheaper parking fees.

5. Although you are driving by yourself, if you want to go to the Jungfrau, Matterhorn, etc., it is recommended that you buy the Swiss Half Fare Card (SwissHalfFare

Card, which is valid for For one month, travelers can ride all Swiss trains, buses, ferries and most mountain trains at half price during their stay in Switzerland (the half-price discount also applies to the Jungfrau Railway).