@gantenbeinable
Do not buy drinking water, because you get best drinking water for free from the tab or from any fountain outside.
@ThePhasmatik
As a Swiss Citizen, I approve of this video which is probably the best I saw on visiting Switzerland.
@JeannineIsaksen
I'm from Basel. I usually roll my eyes over these tourist-videos. But this one was great! You nailed it. Thanks for telling the people to not be loud <3
@amarug
It's really fun to watch this as a Swiss, this video is amazing. You really nail it all. I wish every tourist would watch this before they come! :) Here a few of my random thoughts: - Yes, we are in some ways the "Japanese of Europe", we like punctuality, cleanliness and efficiency, we hate bad smells and noise and we are helpful and polite but a bit "reserved/shy" - Yes, the environment is mindblowing. You would think you get "dull" to it, but you don't. Everytime I walk from my home over the nearby bridge and see the alps in the evening sun, I just have to stop and look and look more and go like "wtf how is this so beautiful" ... ongoing for 4 decades soon 😅 also on the trains, which I ride daily, I often look out and marvel at the beauty of many places - Yes, more clichees that are true, I eat cheese Fondue often, other cheeses daily and chocolate almost hourly 😂 - Even more: I love watches and have quite a few nice ones - I do like it a lot if tourists chat me up and ask me stuff. I speak a few languages, such as German, Finnish, French, English and Japanese and I am happy to have a chat about anything you would like! - Hiking: veryyyyy important, go for it, but be careful. So many accidents happen, so select very very easy routes if you have little experience. Sadly too many people I used to know have died in the mountains, none of them were reckless. The routes are all excellently labeled and described etc. You can plan it perfectly and ask local guides if needed. Also here in Bern thousands of people swim in the river called "Aare" in summer and tourists think it looks fun and join in as they see 6 to 90-year-olds doing it, but we were born here and we have been doing it all our lives, we know every turbulence by heart and our swimming skills are on a different level than even many who consider themselves "very good swimmers", just because of the unusually harsh conditions we have been practicing since we were kids, it's just misleading when you see hundreds at once swimming out there, you might think this is something for the average swimmer. If you go, tag along with locals, we have unfortunately deaths every summer, almost exclusively tourists. Lastly, apologies for the insane prices. I can only imagine how it must be, because conversely when my wife and I travel outside Switzerland, we are always baffled by how "food is almost for free, even in restaurants". Switzerland is crazy expensive. If you can, please visit our beautiful country, you will enjoy it, I am sure! <3
@travelingartistnilofarmehrin
"Don't make noise" , just wonderful❤❤❤❤❤❤ ..... I come from anarchic France where people are allowed to shout into their phones while on a public bus (or anywhere & everywhere)
@Marvinsu8
as a swiss person i can say that you are ALLOWED to flush the toilet at any time of the day 😂
@swisssnowboarder
Loved the video and as a Swiss I totally agree with you. Just one comment on the tipping culture here: we very much appreciate tips, even if they are tiny. For a coffee of 4.70 you’d usually round up to 5, or a dinner for 27.50, you might round up to 30. It’s not really the amount that matters but the gesture 😊
@K8E666
I visited Switzerland as a teenager in the 90’s. We stayed in Interlaken for 2 weeks and visited every site near there. It was beautiful. The lake we stayed right next too was a turquoise green colour and we’d rent a boat and jump off it for a swim. We went up the Jungfrau to see all across Europe and to ski, we visited the revolving cafe from the Bond movie and the Reichenbach Falls from Sherlock Holmes. There’s so much to see and it’s all so beautiful, clean and crisp….
@keithholgreen7294
Switzerland 🇨🇭 is incredible in so many ways. Even their flag is a big plus.
@bruzzliandmel
Great video! As two Swiss people we are always so impressed with how much knowledge you have over our country…you know it better than we do! 😄🥳🇨🇭
@Sigma888-jp
Switzerland is gorgeous. We've been there last year, in summer, from Davos to St. Moritz, then with Bernina up to Tirano and futher to Lugano. On the way back, Chur, Zermatt, and then Montreux , Lausanne and Geneve. One of the most beautiful trips of my life. ❤
@haelww1
As a swiss person, I can say the video is perfect. Try to follow these elements, and you will have beautifull vacations !
@anthonyholroyd5359
Was in Switzerland earlier this month to climb my 1st 4000er (Alpine peak over 4000m). Stayed in a hostel in Zermatt and took the trains from Geneva to Zermatt and back. Honestly never fallen in love with a country quite so quickly. And so many of the things you say in this video are absolutely spot on.
@truthseeker9692
the best country on earth... I never get tired of going to Switzerland.
@zaram131
My family emigrated from Switzerland about 4 generations back. I’ve always wanted to go and I finally got to visit for 2 weeks last September! Absolutely magical experience and I fell in love instantly. I didn’t realize any place on earth could be this beautiful. I felt a deep personal connection to the land, culture, and people here. My dad still speaks the Swiss language that’s been passed down in the family through the years, and sooo many things in Switzerland reminded me of my grandparents. I embraced every second of my trip and I’m already trying to figure out how I can go back and actually would move there if an opportunity came my way.
@denise2169
I am Swiss, and your advice is excellent, especially about respecting quiet. Thank you!
@Gadget_Productions
First thought this might be an american talking very stereotypically about Switzerland. I was wrong and pleasently surprised. Great video! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
@stacymcintyre1796
Went to a few cities in Switzerland a few months ago and I cannot wait to return! Transportation is easy, the country is beyond beautiful, and variety of cultures is fantastic. We went to Geneva, Zermatt and Melide/Morcote.
@simonepeverelli883
And I add: if you want to have fun in the evening in Switzerland, go to a university town. They may not be as noticeable as in other countries, but Lausanne and Zurich are full of clubs, pubs, bars and parties. This weekend in Zurich there was the "street parade" (a big techno party) and more than 500 thousand people were dancing in the streets!
@sw378