The Grand Tour of Switzerland

05/03/22 • 28 min

Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation

If you’re a regular listener of the podcast, you’ll be aware of Switzerland’s fantastic public transport network as there have been numerous episodes about the benefits of travelling around Switzerland by train.
But there is an alternative way to travel. Renting a car and doing a road trip!
So if driving is your preferred mode of transport but you’re struggling to come up with the perfect itinerary, I’ve got the solution for you.
In today’s episode I’m welcoming back Livio Goetz, Director of Switzerland Tourism Australia and New Zealand, to chat to him about the Grand Tour of Switzerland.
In this episode, we discuss:

What is the Grand Tour of Switzerland?
How long should visitors allow to drive the entire Grand Tour route?
The highlights of the Grand Tour
Why visitors should consider a driving vacation and do their own Grand Tour
Where to find information about the different legs and the driving distances
Navigating around the Grand Tour of Switzerland
Scenic photo spots along the route
Is the Grand Tour suitable for all vehicle types?
Tips for driving over mountain passes
Swiss road rules

For more information about the places mentioned in this episode, as well as the full Show Notes, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode45/.
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What is the Grand Tour of Switzerland?
How long should visitors allow to drive the entire Grand Tour route?
The highlights of the Grand Tour
Why visitors should consider a driving vacation and do their own Grand Tour
Where to find information about the different legs and the driving distances
Navigating around the Grand Tour of Switzerland
Scenic photo spots along the route
Is the Grand Tour suitable for all vehicle types?
Tips for driving over mountain passes
Swiss road rules

Website | Newsletter | Facebook group | Instagram

This podcast is sponsored by Switzerland Tourism. #ineedswitzerland

Support the show

If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on your favourite podcast app. ❤️

Previous Episode

Breathtaking boat trips to enjoy in Switzerland

In this episode we hear from Andy Nef of Swiss Travel System who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Switzerland's public transport network.
Andy has lots of info to share about Switzerland’s most popular boat trips as well as a couple of others that are not as well known. And the great thing about all these fantastic boat trips is that almost all of them are fully covered with the Swiss Travel Pass - Switzerland’s all-in-one transport ticket.
Topics covered in this episode include:

What is the System Travel System?
What is the Swiss Travel Pass?
Boat trips included with the Swiss Travel Pass
Combining boat trips and other forms of public transport
International boat cruises
River cruising in Switzerland
Types of vessels and their onboard facilities
Where to find boat timetables
Theme cruises

Whether you prefer to enjoy a Swiss river cruise or a boat trip on one of Switzerland's many lakes, you will be spoilt for choice!
For more information about the boat trips mentioned in this episode, as well as the full Show Notes, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode44/.
>> Visit our shop for helpful Switzerland travel guides and resources.
Connect with us:
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This podcast is sponsored by Switzerland Tourism. #ineedswitzerland

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Berner Oberland Pass - the Swiss rail pass for the Bernese Oberland

One 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 huge choice of excursions can also cause a bit of a dilemma. Which ones do you choose and how will you afford them?
That’s where transport – or rail – passes come in. With just one ticket, you can ride on mountain railways, cable cars and funiculars as well as the regular public transport system within a certain area.

On previous episodes of the podcast we’ve chatted about the Swiss Travel Pass and the Jungfrau Travel Pass and today it’s time to discover all the benefits of the Berner Oberland Pass with my special guest, Jana Amacher.
Discover all the benefits of the Berner Oberland Pass (previously called the Regional-Pass Berner Oberland) in this episode.
For more information about the boat trips mentioned in this episode, as well as the full Show Notes, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode46/.
>> Visit our shop for helpful Switzerland travel guides and resources.
Connect with us:
Website | Newsletter | Facebook group | Instagram

This podcast is sponsored by Switzerland Tourism. #ineedswitzerland

Support the show

If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on your favourite podcast app. ❤️