Where is a good base in Switzerland?

Lauterbrunnen has more of a small village feeling than Interlaken while still being large enough to offer some of the amenities of a small city. Murren and Grindelwald are two small, car free villages that are often offered as good suggestions for where to base yourself in Switzerland.



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Murren and Grindelwald are two small, car free villages that are often offered as good suggestions for where to base yourself in Switzerland.

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Luzern is more comfortable, old money and beautiful setting on the lake. Interlaken is closer to the big mountains, hiking, etc. I prefer Interlaken, but Luzern is more comfortable for first time to Switzerland. I would not want to spend 4 hours on the train to commute from one to the other however.

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The 11 best places to visit in Switzerland
  1. Jungfrau. The idyllic Jungfrau region is the icing on the Alpine cake of Switzerland's Bernese Oberland. ...
  2. Bern. ...
  3. Lake Geneva. ...
  4. Zermatt. ...
  5. Swiss National Park. ...
  6. Bellinzona. ...
  7. Jura Mountains and Lac de Neuchâtel. ...
  8. Appenzell and northeastern Switzerland.


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Most visitors tend to spend more time in Interlaken than Lucerne because of the overall number of sights and activities. Usually, 1-3 days is a good amount of time for Lucerne, and 2-5 days is enough time in Interlaken. Families should spend more time in Interlaken than Lucerne.

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You will obviously have come to the area to see the magnificent mountain scenery...so stay in Lauterbrunnen where you will actually be in the middle of it all. Interlaken is not in the Alps and is best used as a transport hub. If you should get bored, which you won't, then Interlaken is only a 2 minute train ride away.

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Lucerne is more popular for its big city activities, while Zurich is known for its food, music, historical sights, and shopping. Zurich is popular for its beautiful setting on Lake Zurich as well as its cafes, restaurants, and high prices.

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Interlaken is a perfect base for the BO or Berner Oberland area...as are Wengen, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald... whether you want to be in the mountains or down in the flats between two lakes. Personally i prefer Interlaken and have stayed there dozens of times - i like the city atmosphere.

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1. The Lake Lucerne region has without doubt the most splendid landscape of Switzerland. Only about 45 minutes drive from Zurich you find yourself inside a diverse mountain and lakeside scenery with iconic peaks, dent forests, shimmering waters and stunning alpine panoramas.

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Zurich hotels are cheaper but InterLaken seems well connected to all touristy spots.

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Visit the mountain towns of Grindelwald and Interlaken on a day trip from Zurich. As you travel to the mountains, learn about the Swiss Alps from an onboard, multilingual guide.

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The route from Zurich to Interlaken via Lucerne offers breathtaking views and allows you to enjoy the stunning Swiss scenery. As you travel from Zurich to Interlaken via Lucerne, you'll have the opportunity to witness panoramic vistas of mountains, lakes, and charming Swiss towns along the way.

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For budget travelers, you can expect to spend around $70 to $100 per day in Switzerland. This includes staying in budget accommodations, eating at budget restaurants, and using public transportation. For mid-range travelers, you can expect to spend around $200 to $300 per day.

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