Latest Switzerland vacation Podcast Episodes
From glaciers to palm trees aboard the Bernina Express
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - May 30, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by Camille Härdi from Rhaetian Railways, operators of the premium panoramic train known as the Bernina Express. The Bernina Express is one of the great train journeys of the world and it connects Chur and St. Moritz in Switzerland with Tirano in Italy. Camille has...
Bernina Express Train Switzerland: From Glaciers to Palm Trees
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - May 30, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by Camille Härdi from Rhaetian Railways, operators of the premium panoramic train known as the Bernina Express. The Bernina Express is one of the great train journeys of the world and it connects Chur and St. Moritz in Switzerland with Tirano in Italy. Camille has...
Discovering the hidden gems of the Interlaken Holiday Region
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - May 16, 2023 23:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by Renato Julier from Interlaken Tourism. Renato tells us about all the wonderful things to do in the Interlaken Holiday Region, including its beautiful lakes, Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. Listen now to learn about: Why Interlaken attracts so many tourists Things...
A winter family vacation in Switzerland
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - May 02, 2023 23:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by Nicole Riede who recently went on a trip to Switzerland with her family of four during winter. Nicole shares lots of great tips about what to expect while travelling during the winter season. She also shares her family's itinerary and the highlights from thei...
Mt. Pilatus - the mythical mountain on Lucerne’s doorstep
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - April 18, 2023 23:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, Carolyn is joined by Manuela Blapp, a market manager representing Mt. Pilatus to travellers around the world. Manuela chats about all the highlights of visiting Mt. Pilatus and the various ways you can reach the summit of the 'Dragon Mountain'. She also shares lots of helpful i...
How to choose the best Swiss rail pass for your trip
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - April 04, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, Carolyn is joined by Amanda Kendle, who’s having trouble choosing the right Swiss rail pass for her trip to Switzerland. Amanda is not alone - choosing the best rail pass is something that many travellers to Switzerland struggle with. In today's episode, Carolyn provides an ove...
Where to stay in Switzerland
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - March 21, 2023 22:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, Carolyn shares the many accommodation options available to visitors to Switzerland. These include the usual options like hotels, hostels and apartments as well as bed and breakfasts and camping. There are some unique accommodation options available, too. Listen now to learn abo...
Four seasons in Switzerland - When is the best time to visit?
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - March 07, 2023 22:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by Birgit Weingartner who will help you choose the ideal time to visit Switzerland. Every season offers new wonders for every traveller, from winter-ending traditions in Spring, various music festivals in the summer, to the alpine descent tradition in Autumn, every...
Explore Switzerland with a Swiss rail package
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - February 21, 2023 22:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by Fabian Bryner from Switzerland Travel Centre. Fabian tells us about the different rail packages available for travellers visiting Switzerland. These packages are tailor-made to fit every traveller, and include all train tickets and accommodation, making them ext...
10 top experiences to enjoy in Switzerland
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - February 07, 2023 22:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by Nick Taylor who is a member of our Switzerland Travel Planning Facebook group. Nick and his wife have been frequent visitors to Switzerland for many years and in this episode Nick share's his top 10 Swiss experiences with us. They include a variety of train ride...
Journey across Switzerland on the Glacier Express
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - January 24, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by Gabriele Aberle from Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. Gabi walks us through all the details travellers should know about the world-famous Glacier Express train journey. This journey features breathtaking panoramic views and is a bucket list trip for many visitors to...
Tips for planning your 2023 trip to Switzerland
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - January 10, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratings2023 promises to be the year many listeners will finally be able to visit (or revisit) Switzerland . To help you prepare for your Switzerland trip, in this episode of the podcast I share my tips for securing your preferred accommodation and transport, give you an update on the different Swiss tr...
Fun things to do in the Jungfrau Region with kids
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - December 27, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, Carolyn is joined by Isabelle Rapisarda from Jungfrau Region Tourism. Isabelle tells us about the many fun activities that families can enjoy in the region. From mountain carts and scooter rides, to adventure playgrounds, summer toboggan rides and marble runs, there are plenty ...
Swiss Train News and Updates for 2023
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - December 13, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, Carolyn is joined by Andy Nef from the Swiss Travel System. Andy shares all the latest news and updates on the Swiss Travel System, including the brand new GoldenPass Express. He also provides an update on Swiss Travel Passes for 2023. Listen now to learn: Train timetable cha...
Christmas in Switzerland: Cookies and Customs
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - November 29, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, Carolyn is joined by Andie Pilot, a pastry chef, food writer and cookbook author. While being Canadian-Swiss she is still very rooted in Swiss traditions and culture from baking traditional Swiss cookies to enjoying wonderful Swiss advent season traditions. Listen now to learn:...
The many advantages of taking a private tour in Switzerland
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - November 15, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, Carolyn is joined by Catharina De Sa who is the founder and owner of a Swiss Epic Tours, a company that offers private tours for travellers from around the world. Catharina can design tailored made private tours to fit all your needs, from single day to multi-day tours. The priv...
Engelberg and Mt. Titlis - Home of glacier adventures and incredible views
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - November 01, 2022 22:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, Carolyn is joined by Peter Niederberger who has lived most of his life in a majestic Swiss town called Engelberg. Peter fell in love with his beautiful surroundings at a young age and he joins us today to tell us about the many things to see and do in Engelberg and its home moun...
Things to Do in Lucerne: The City, The Lake, The Mountains
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - October 18, 2022 22:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, Carolyn is joined by Celine Deplazes from Lucerne Tourism to learn all about the history and must-see places in the Lake Lucerne region. Celine was born and raised in the region and now calls the city of Lucerne home and she generously shares her local knowledge and tips for vi...
Jungfraujoch or Schilthorn - Which mountain should you visit?
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - October 04, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsTwo of the best mountain excursions in the Jungfrau Region are Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn. Both will leave you with lasting memories from your visit but if you only have the time or the funds to visit one, how do you choose? In this episode you'll learn what each excursion entails so you can...
What to Expect When You Visit Switzerland in Winter
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - September 20, 2022 23:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, Carolyn is joined by Seraina, a Swiss local who was born near Zurich. Whilst the Swiss borders were closed during the pandemic, avid traveller, Seraina, started exploring her own country and is here to tell us what to expect when you visit Switzerland in winter. Listen now to l...
Fun and Free Things To Do In Geneva
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - September 06, 2022 23:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, Carolyn is joined by Chris, an American who has been living in Geneva for the past 18 months. Chris' mission is to share free and inexpensive things to do in Geneva and in this episode she shares parts of Geneva that you won’t find on Instagram or in regular travel guides. Lis...
Insights and Updates from my recent Switzerland vacation
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - August 23, 2022 23:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this episode, Carolyn shares her highlights and insights from her recent trip to Switzerland. There are also updates on a number of new experiences she enjoyed for the first time. Listen now to learn: Carolyn's itinerary The highlights of Carolyn's trip Carolyn's thoughts on the Swiss Tr...
Magical Places in Switzerland to include in your itinerary
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - August 09, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsVisiting some of the lesser-known places when you travel is always a highlight. Just because a town is not as well known doesn't mean it isn't as attractive as its more famous neighbours. In this episode of the podcast, Livio Goetz from Switzerland Tourism tells us about eight of his favourite ...
Magnificent Matterhorn Excursions from Zermatt
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - July 26, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsWith what is probably the world’s most recognisable mountain as its backdrop, it’s not surprising that Zermatt is one of Switzerland’s most popular tourist destinations. Whilst there’s hardly a spot in Zermatt where you can’t see the Matterhorn, to get even better views, there are a number of mo...
Visiting St. Gallen and Bodensee
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - July 12, 2022 20:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsMost visitors to Switzerland head to the hot spots of Zurich, Lucerne, the Jungfrau Region and Zermatt, and all are worthy destinations. There are lesser known destinations that are worth a visit, too, and one such place is St. Gallen, Switzerland's eighth largest city. In this episode, I'm j...
Trip Report: Exploring Switzerland by car
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - June 28, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsMy special guest in this episode is Nansi Martin from New Jersey in the United States, who, along with her husband Rob, rented a car and did a road trip around Switzerland in September 2021. They loved the freedom that having a car gave them as they were able to travel at their own pace and not...
Choose your own adventure with Outdoor CH
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - June 14, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsInterlaken in Switzerland's Jungfrau Region is known as the adventure capital of Europe thanks to the many adrenaline-pumping activities that are available for visitors to try. In today’s episode I’m joined by Hannah Robley from Outdoor, an Interlaken-based company that offers a vast selection ...
Hassle-free excursions with Best of Switzerland Tours
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - May 31, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIf you have only a short amount of time to spend in Switzerland, or just prefer to let someone else do the planning, taking a guided day tour is the perfect solution. In this episode, I chat to Christian Landis, CEO of Best of Switzerland Tours, and Operations Manager Amanda Zurbrügg, to learn ...
The best day trips from Zurich with Best of Switzerland Tours
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - May 31, 2022 23:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIf you have only a short amount of time to spend in Switzerland, or just prefer to let someone else do the planning, taking a guided day tour from Zurich or Lucerne is the perfect solution. In this episode, I chat to Christian Landis, CEO of Best of Switzerland Tours, and Operations Manager Ama...
Regional Pass Berner Oberland - your travel ticket for the Bernese Oberland
Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - May 17, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsOne of the many wonderful things to do in Switzerland is to ride a cable car, funicular or mountain railway to the top of a mountain peak. There are tons and tons of choices for mountain excursions right across the country, and nowhere more so than in the Jungfrau Region. But having such a hug...
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