Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Need to Know
ADVANCE PLANNING
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Two months before
Sort out your accommodation in the major ski areas if travelling
from mid-December to March; do the same for the Jungfrau region and Lucerne from June
to September.
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One month before
Book adventure sports activities with operators for any time from
May to September. The same goes for extreme winter sports in winter. If driving to car-free
Wengen and Mürren, book the Interlaken train-station garage.
RESOURCES
»
Swiss Panorama
(
www.swisspanorama.com
) See conditions at top peaks across the
Alps.
»
Lucerne Hotels
(
www.luzern-hotels.ch
) Good local source for lodging in a popular city.
»
Gstaad
(
www.gstaad.ch
)
All the glitz, even during a blizzard.
GETTING AROUND
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Trains
From regular to rack, railways add to the fun of exploring the region.
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Cable Cars
Where the rails end, cables arc up to the peaks, usually with gravity-defying
views on the way.
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Boats
From Lucerne, you can get boats to towns with links to the summits.
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Walking
Hoofing it between Alpine spots is the reason for many a trip.
BE FOREWARNED
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Seasons
Many businesses in the Alps close in April and from mid-October to mid-
December.
»
Weather
Whether it's skiing, hiking or making an expensive summit journey, check the
weather right up until the last minute and have a Plan B ready if nature isn't ready for you.
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