Curt 1 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 Switzerland and Austria don't strike me as being the places to go for partying. I've been to Austria and southern Germany. The weather spoiled half of my time there but when the weather was fine it was beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted April 13, 2005 Share Posted April 13, 2005 The only real problem with Switzerland is it's just so expensive. (That's why Blofeld lived there on that mountain top. He's rich you see.) Link to post Share on other sites
scoobydoo 0 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 The train up to the top of Jungfraujoch may be expensive but it is an incredible ride and experience. A must-do. Link to post Share on other sites
Dims 0 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 I was really impressed with Vienna. Some truly beautiful buildings, nice people and easy to get around. Highly recommended Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseman 1 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Switzerland has some very nice cheeses. If you are interested in a Cheese Tour Itenerary, mail me and I will advise. Link to post Share on other sites
Curt 1 Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 I keep on hearing about it being so expensive - but any examples of this? Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted April 15, 2005 Author Share Posted April 15, 2005 Quote: Who you goin' with rach, anybody spesh? What apart from myself? Ah that would be telling. Probably a UK girl friend. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 oh right, a lesbo trip. Berlin might suit you better. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted April 15, 2005 Author Share Posted April 15, 2005 That took less than a minute! I thought it might take a bit longer than that... Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 The 10km or so journey from the bottom to Jungfrau Top of Europe costs the equivelant of 10,500 yen return (118.00 CHF) - and that's if you have a Swiss Pass and represents 25% off the full price!!! Crazy expensive, but you've just got to do it, incredible it is. Most of the journey is through the mountain up to the top. Only go if the weather is good though, bad weather and it's a waste of time and money. Link to post Share on other sites
Honest John 0 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 That is one hell of an expensive ride. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Yeah, the Jungfrau ride was a source of friction on our family trip too. Our Mum was scared shitless of going up the mountain on a bit of wire, and our Dad was torn between the adventure and paying out all the dosh. I think he probably wanted to go up by himself and save himself a lot of money and trouble. We ended up not going up the Jungfrau and taking home with us a lot of 'bittersweet' memories. Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Hey! I went up there in 1985. I am shocked that it was 20 years ago. I saw a massive avalanche , a big airborne rumbling cloud thing smashing down a cliff. I also met some Scottish or Irish kids that I couldn't understand. Don't remember how much it cost. Link to post Share on other sites
JellyBelly 1 Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Was it a spectacles as people say? Link to post Share on other sites
oo 1 Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Yes it is. Like Mr Pie said though, you need good weather otherwise its a waste of a lot of money. Must cost a packet if you're taking a family up there. Link to post Share on other sites
orinoco 0 Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 I've been to both really like both. I'd probably choose Austria though - if not only because it is cheaper. Many aspects are similar if it's mountains that you want. And Vienna is a great city, spend at least a few days there. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted April 28, 2005 Author Share Posted April 28, 2005 Well it's pretty much planned now. We'll be arriving in Geneva, making our way to the Jungfrau region, then onto Zermatt. It will be a busy 6 days, but hopefully really great. Good weather please!! Thanks for the tips... I'll let you know how it went in September! Link to post Share on other sites
cheeseman 1 Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Let me know if you are interested in that Cheese Tour. I would be glad to help. Link to post Share on other sites
claws 0 Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Great place. My advice would be to really plan your trip in detail (or at least your journeys and which trains/cable cars) in advance along with your Swiss pass ticket. It might well save you a fair bit of money. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted May 8, 2005 Author Share Posted May 8, 2005 Well cheeseman, perhaps I will mail you and you can tell me all about it. What Swiss cheeses do you recommend? Link to post Share on other sites
orinoco 0 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Sent you some info by PM I found rach. Have a great time! Link to post Share on other sites
fjef 0 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 In prehistoric times, I lived in Kitzbuhel, Austria - home of the Hannenkamn downhill - and managed to ski close to 200 days a year (glaciers were near enough in off-season) for 5 years. If you are thirsty and looking for night-life, The Londoner Pub in Kitzbuhel is a rocking place - I worked there when it opened in 1976 and visited again last year. It's still there and the staff are made up mostly of Brits and colonials. Lots of fun there - a bit of an oasis in an otherwise very conservative country. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 Well we leave tomorrow morning. Can't wait! Wish me luck! Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted August 15, 2005 Author Share Posted August 15, 2005 Back! Had a really great time - beautiful place. I'll tell more when I get unpacked and rested. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 How was it all then? Good weather for you I hope. When are you going back to hotland then rach? Link to post Share on other sites
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