Switzerland: How to Visit Switzerland on a Budget

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Best part about Switzerland (besides the amazing views) was the delicious free water everywhere I went from the fountains
Comment from : Kevin Bennett

Thank you dear me and my husband are planning for your honeymoon… I did look into lots of travel agencies to plan our trip buts going way out of budget… And because of money my husband was getting demotivated and on the way to change destination but as I was the one who is looking in and planning all so my heart is like I want my honeymoon in Switzerland… I think the best tip I have got out of watching tans of videos, calling about 20 to 25 agencies and from all those efforts you video is most helpful thank you so very much … I’ll let you know how it gone … I am planning for next year … have 2 quick question which month is best to visit? And Is hostels are good to stay ?
Comment from : Nehal Patel

Whoever told you to eat at mcDonald's is your enemy
Comment from : Fernando Benedito

oh Thanks for this vid, it helps an idea - I am planning with the fam to visit in Switzerland
Comment from : LigayaHappyJoy :)

I need a lot information about hostels in Switzerland please,leave comment if you had an experience about that,thanks
Comment from : Rafif Abqary

About the Swiss people: I ain’t saying they are gold diggers, but they ain’t messing with no broke n**gas
Comment from : Corvux IX

Grocery stores, buses, hotels in the countryside and trains
Comment from : ExtremeRecluse

My Swiss coworker told me that train tickets are a shock for American tourists
Comment from : BiGT

So how much should someone take in USD to be well off for a week That’s the main travel question when it comes to money man cmon lol
Comment from : Angel Chavez

Book hotels or hostels that are NOT in a main road Book them 2-3 blocks away from a train station or major road Noise and tourist area will cost you more Walk a couple of blocks and save a couple of hundreds $
Comment from : KatrinaGustavRuled

What village is at 3:31?
Comment from : Sammy

Switzerland is so fascinating to non-Swiss people, I never realized that! My only impression of it was that it was a little nation Switzerland makes me happy, and I'm delighted to be there
Comment from : Relaxation with Scenery

I recommend taking the 8 tram to DE and the 3 tram to F when in Basel The groceries are way cheaper and it’s cool to ride a tram to another country brbrRheinschwimmen is free! Just hop in the Rhein by the Tingley Museum and hop out wherever you want - we always hit up a buvette, not free for biers after and kick it
Comment from : Jeff Carrier

all you have mentioned are 101 right I'm doing my own research for couple of years on travelling to Swiss on budget and finally have booked my flight ticket, will be coming to Swiss in June 2023 and going to have a blast for 10 days anyway your videos really informative for people who planning to visit Swiss tq
Comment from : Key

My mom, who is 83 years, would like to visit Bern, Switerland She is in a wheelchair so that may prove a bit difficultbrHow handicapped accessible are places like Zurich and Bern? brAlso I have tried to look for flights into Bern but wasn't able to find any from the states Does that mean, we would need to fly into Zurich and travel on land to Bern? Or is there a better option?brOne thing I have been fustrated about with sites like Orbitz and Expedia, is that packaged deals (like flight and hotel) only show hotels for the desitnation Like if we want to fly into zurich and travel to Bern, how can we get the search to show that without paying a separate (and possibly a more) price?
Comment from : Bill Simonis

I will say a meal at a cafe is cheaper than a meal at McDonalds from my experience McDonalds was very expensive around $25 per meal whereas I would get delicious meals at local cafes for $20-25 (better quality food and more filling)
Comment from : Jennas Kingdom

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Comment from : Ravi Agarwal

Basel my hometown❤️❤️❤️
Comment from : Snickers Eldorado

Try to find hotels with free breakfast is key because you can grab a few snacks for later You will spend money in CH but yes try to get lunch at a grocery store COOP, Migros etc) my wife and I for dinners will just do the same Something from grocery store I took my dad to CH back in May and he nearly had a heart attack at the price of things I was already immune
Comment from : SimplyGregsterEV

invite me there to c
Comment from : Regina Wanjiru

The last place i d like to visit is Switzerland its a snake pitt
Comment from : Gooss Frabba

What is a good budget for Switzerland? I want to spend at least 3 full days in Zermatt My budget goal is 5k not counting the plane tickets I have looked at prices there I feel as though 5k would be enough to enjoy myself
Comment from : VirgilJamesArt

I am swiss and 32, I spent almost none of my vacations in my own country 😅 it's so cheap for us to go to neighbouring countries
Comment from : 1291sgtscream

I was in Zurich last month and OMG it was one of the best parts of my trip Summertime swimming in the lake and beers on the grass Great way to beat the heat, and wasn't pricy
Comment from : The Canna Guide

If you take kids with you, get a Junior Swiss Pass They cost 30 Franks per year per kid and you can use all transportation and a lot of cable cars without buying an extra ticket for them This pays off after only a few short trips already!
Comment from : Calamity Jane

If you have a pass for the public transport anyway, look for accomodation outside of the cities and touristic hotspots Often you'll find cheaper options just a 20 minutes train ride away
Comment from : 37wilde

My friend in Bern welcomes guests for free as couchsurfers He has a lot of private, extra space
Comment from : amy kru

Some people come to NY city and eat fast food for two weeks, they save money eating garbage and gaining weight , so don't go to to Switzerland if you gonna eat crap
Comment from : Hernán Montero

Great suggestions! Switzerland looks like a beautiful country
Comment from : Debra

Thanks for sharing, it`s interesting that for someone living here, -i have come to accept how expensive it isAnyway, we only not bice the difference when/b I travel to neighboring countriesIt`s just so true that doing Switzerland on a budget is almost impossible but doable I have really enjoyed your video even as a localMacdonalds too is expensive, yesterday(17th july) I got a small portion french fries and regular burger and it cost me $(CHF) 14 bwithout a drink!!!!!!!!/bbrI admire people who vacation in Switzerland, it`s really worth the visit but if I were in another country, I`m not sure I could justify spending so much money on a budget vacation
Comment from : Rika

You can also try delis, small grocery stores I am from Canada and will be on a 28 day trip November 15 this year - Murren Switzerland, Tromso Norway, Paris and Anchorage Alaska, and all my hotels except for Paris provide breakfast, having said that, having breakfast involved is not always worth it And if you check the web, there are always travel cost guides (broken down) for certain countries and they are reliable
Comment from : Issy Bella

If you want to eat out, some places will offer a lunch deal Indeed many museums will do free days once a month Taking a ferry can also be a cheap way to see a lot of the country for cheap (eg in Luzern) As for the trains, always book in advance the 'sparpreis'-tickets, this can mean you get the same ticket for a third of the price If you book in advance, you can also book train day passes which means you can see a lot of different places cheap Some places in Switzerland are also a nice one day trip from abroad, eg Lugano from Milan and Geneva from France and Zurich/Basel from Germany
Comment from : BramowitchIII

How to Visit Switzerland on a Budget : You don't
Comment from : Zozi_og

This is a great guide Thanks! What about staying at Airbnbs instead of a hostel?
Comment from : White Walker

So weird to see Locarno in one of your videos🥰
Comment from : GoPro Roba

As far as I know there's also some sort of travel card for non-residents of Switzerland that you can get for a set amount of money If you're going around by train a couple of times that might already be worth it I don't know much about this card because I don't use it (I live here) but I have seen it advertised
Comment from : Jonistan

Except, I live in Switzerland, my sister and her family coming with a car They have free accommodation( of course) and bring a lot of food with them
Comment from : nordthern lights

The french speaking Part is Not cheaper! Geneva is much more expansive A beer in St Gallen: CHF 6-7 Geneva: Take the Double price!
Comment from : Privatier

my great grandfather was from Switzerland I've been to Europe several times but never actually made it there Hoping to visit sometime and see where he was from
Comment from : Shaun Steele

even tho i am swiss and live here i like to watch every video about switzerland
Comment from : Swiss Badger

If you buy Reka Checks you can safe 3 You can pay whit them for the train or a lot of other things
Comment from : Jazzmatazz 3604

From a swiss: how much it will cost you, really depends on what you want to do Accommodation and food will be expensive, but you can go all day without spending a single dime from there on For example in the Engadine valley, public transport is included in your hotel and you can go hiking, biking, wind/kite/wing surfing etc For free
Comment from : Just Luke

Local Basel resident here Depending on the duration of your visit, absolutely buy some sort of transportation reduction (a pass, a 50 discount, called a Halbtax, or a multiday travel ticket) Generally speaking, meals everywhere will be high quality and expensive Alternatives include simple prepared options in the supermarkets (sandwiches, savory pastries, quiches) or go to a neighborhood bakery, which will also offer a variety of sandwiches, quiches, and savory options The two big supermarket chains, Migros and COOP, offer a good variety of take-away The larger markets often have sit down restaurants In the summer "buvettes" pop up along the Rhine River where you can get a simple meal in a charming location A super expensive option would be to buy a baguette and some sliced meat or cheese and make a simple sandwich Some fruit Some chocolate Some wine What more do you want Inexpensive hotels in Switzerland are not crummy, They are simple They will be spic n span clean and comfortable Just few amenities Tipping is not required, but round up to the nearest franc or nearest 5 francs (depending on the size of the tab) is a courtesy and appreciated Bottled water in restaurants is insanely expensive Think: CHF 12 per liter Costs are high in Switzerland because workers earn good wages Prevailing minimum wage is about CHF 25/hour Overall, although prices are high, quality is also high You'll get what you pay for
Comment from : Jeremiah Reilly

On the water thing brIn the german speaking part you can actually just refill your bottles on most water fountains as long as it isn't written to not be drinkable because Swiss fountains do just use tap water in most cases
Comment from : Zwergblaubarsch

eat at train stations
Comment from : MrHmjg

I live in Switzerland and i must say, most of the best things come for free here! Swim in the lakes, drive up a mountain and hike the last stretch etc Also for food: Coop Restaurant is probably the cheapest for a hot meal, i would not necessarily recommend McDo as it is expensive for what it is
Comment from : Joel W

I am from Switzerland There is no German Part What Wolter means is German speaking part He actually should know that brMcDonald's is a big no go because one purpose of Travelling is to try local food Why not going to the Coop or Migros Restaurant where they often serve typical Swiss Dishes? Furthermore, it's cheaper than McDbrAnd Guys Visiting Austria is not a replacement There are similarities but it's definitely not the same
Comment from : Phil Wüthrich

The tips are kinda uselesshow about eating lunch at Coop or Migros restaurant? McDonalds is cheap? Fill up the water bottle? This video was not worth it
Comment from : Ana Ma

Very easy actually even with a 4 star hotel I think on my latest trip I have spent on local travel / food / cigars about 50-60 francs per day If you don’t want to break the bank Get good takeaway food / visit a normal supermarket And you are done
Comment from : The Shadow Man

How to visit Switzerland on a budget: DON'T!brlol
Comment from : Mandran Magelan

I don't remember paying to enter museums I am under the impression that many were free
Comment from : Domitienne Gégou

Other free outdoor stuff to do: Some baths in lakes or rivers are free (in Zurich most river bath are) Look out for things happening outdoors like festivals or sport events, they might be free to watch On rainy days, especially with kids, there are free indoor places you can visit In Zurich for example the greenhouses of the botanical garden, the palm house and tropical house of the Stadtgärtnerei and the zoological and palaeontological Museum of the University or the Sukkulentensamlung (succulent plant collection)
Comment from : Wolf Stettler

preatty easy, be millioner , all be cheap around
Comment from : Dante Essa

I am going to Geneva and Grindelwald next week! Very excited as this is my 1st trip abroad Thanks for the tips!
Comment from : GDB

Shop in ALDI and save money, also interlaken and several major city's offer Tourist free bus travel in a certain area use the Tourist office
Comment from : wayne tyson

In summer 2017, my daughter and I were traveling around Europe on a pretty low budget We found a fairly large bag of roasted peanuts at a COOP for maybe 4 Euros! I couldn't believe I had found something so "cheap" to eat in Switzerland! We ate them so much as a snack on hikes and other times it took awhile to like them again after we got back to Seattle! 🤣
Comment from : Alex Alex

yeaaaa denner gang
Comment from : Chione

There is no visiting Switzerland on a budget unless that budget is hundreds and hundreds of dollars!!!!
Comment from : Tony La Russa

Just eat at the Kiosk and Markets, that’s the cheap spots
Comment from : Anthony Martinez

Save money on Switzerland by visiting Austria instead
Comment from : Derek Martinez

If staying in switzerland, avoid eating at mcdonald's You will pay about 18$ a menu when you could eat for more like 10$-12$ at chinese or turkish restaurants, or even pizzas to takeout brIf you can find a manor, definitely head there : cheap and good food for take away
Comment from : Léo Tarazi

Skip Switzerland and go to Prague
Comment from : Star Gazer

Hotels for a family?
Comment from : Star Gazer

Definitely need LOTS more Switzerland content!
Comment from : ohigetjokes

lol u cant hahah
Comment from : lemo_music

Junk Food isn`t that much less expensive in Switzerland that normal food If go to MCDonald`s and pick de medium Menu you land around 15-17CHF But you already get a good pizza for 20-25CHF and you get much more food (my opinion) But consider the Migros and Coop`s Restaurant, they make also a good price brAnd if you consider to make the travel all by train, maybe Interrail is something for you Its a pass where for X-Days all the trains, busses and some ferrys are included This pass is also bravailable for other countrys in Europe
Comment from : bandof1291

Switzerland on a budget? ahahahahaha
Comment from : Jorge Mendes

Not impossible to have a cheap vacation in Switzerland Having friends there makes it the cheapest part of any trip for me Knowing where the cheap places to eat are helps and being able to buy groceries and cook a meal is a big budget saver Truthfully I lived there for long enough to have seen most attractions and don't have that expense anymore
Comment from : Gerry Parker

Swiss farmers markets are a great option for grocery shopping, especially if you want cheese
Comment from : Flo Punkt

Pretty much what I would have recommended as a swiss myselfbrbrAND! Not really to save money, but to potentially save lifes:brThe Alps aren't a joke! Flip-Flops or High-Heels aren't proper hiking-shoes! If the weather gets worse, get the f out of there! The last thing you want to experience is a thunder-storm while on the top of a Mountain in the Alps (out in the open), because it could be the last thing you'll ever experiencebrAlso for the Paragliders and especially Base-Jumpers: Winds around mountains / rockcliffs can be extremly erratic! Sooner or later your luck will run out if you f around with them too much and they will just throw you into a mountain-sidebrbrA few weeks ago I was on a mountain-top myself ("just" 1800m) - it was pretty foggy/inside a cloud and at one point, it started to snow a bit - it snowed upwards, because of the strong upwinds really surreal to stand there and see snow "falling" upwards
Comment from : Sascha W

Heading to Switzerland during the December month, going to be fun 😊
Comment from : Mutton Curry

Budget tips for Switzerland? brThere is not "budget" in Switzerland
Comment from : Nardo Vogt

Happy travels Professor 😄
Comment from : Charles Fernandez

Streatfood isn't cheap or unhealthy food (in general) It's cheaper cause you don't pay for the seating and the location and the cleaning of dishes and all this stuffbrCall it a picknick, if you want to have a romantic appeal
Comment from : Holger P

Thank you for this I am going to Switzerland this year so any and all videos are greatly appreciated
Comment from : Amy Filice

I'd recommend going to McDonalds any international place you travel they have their own items and interesting exclusives not found in the states :)
Comment from : PhantomOfDarkness

you have the wrong friends if they tell you to go to the macdonalds! come on! there are a lot of to go places migros etc, cheaper and much better!
Comment from : FrauPfeffer

Please do not go to Mc Donalds while you are here in Switzerland, -go to the turkish Imbiss You will find much (!) better food for less money! Mac is NO Food at all
Comment from : Taghi Abiri

Thankssss for the info! I hope I can use em someday
Comment from : Sarah Rodrigues

just in time, i want to visit Switzerland soon
Comment from : 31qwoz

How to visit Switzerland on a budget? Answer: Don't go to Switzerland I bought a bottle of water and paid 5 Francs
Comment from : Chuck Draper

Yup, unless you work a corporate job with a decent salary, we don't eat at restaurants that often It's more of a treat for special occasions If you ever want to do more research about what to do in Basel, Zürich or Berne, I'll gladly be of help
Comment from : Frank Wenzel

Your suggestions are generally very helpful At Mc Donalds, however, I find it a little difficult, especially since I don't think it's "cheap", and after about 15 hours you're hungry again like beforebrAnother tip, especially for Basel with this beautiful weather; why not buy something in a shop to grill (it doesn't always have to be meat) and use one of the electric grill plates that are available on the bank (I think 1-2 CHF, although you can also share them if you ask nicely )? Eating on the banks of the Rhine, more Basel is almost impossible (ok, swimming in the Rhine would also be part of it)
Comment from : Xxx_Phantom_xxX [W_T_A]

Great video , thanks!
Comment from : sagaz 2000

Thank you glad to found your channel ! Going Switzerland for 2 weeks in nov Saw your video about Milan too ! Really helpful ! Stay safe
Comment from : SyLeowMy

We've been to Basel a couple of times & we did the McDonald's in the city square by the old city hall it was not cheap! 🤣🤣
Comment from : shakes jg

Switzerland is the best and most gorgeous country I've been to Nothing compares to it I never get tired of coming back Heaven on earth
Comment from : Truth Seeker

Thanks for these tips Mark! Really want to visit Switzerland, but it just seems so expensive - guess I’ll need to save up!
Comment from : Shimon Meets World

Still cheaper than USA
Comment from : Cristy B

One thing to add: If you do decide to eat out, remember there is no "mandatory tip" You don't have to feel awkward not tipping, completely ok in Switzerland
Comment from : Gábor Bartók

A big tip for "cheaper" food at least in the bigger cities like Zürich is to look for restaurants that have a Lunch menu Many restaurants have a lunch menu during the work week which is usually around CHF 20- and most of the time they even includes a salad or soup However you will find those restaurants more around office locations than tourist locations Another tip is to go around 11:45 before all the workers fill up the place at noon Also be aware a lot of restaurants charge for tap water
Comment from : Stefan Schüller