World record experiences for your Switzerland vacation
03/19/24 • 16 min
It may be the incredible scenery of mountains and lakes that has made visiting Switzerland a high priority for you but the country is also famous for its engineering prowess. In fact, Switzerland is home to many examples of pioneering innovation and design - many of which are world firsts - that you may like to include in your Swiss vacation.
In this episode, I share some of the incredible world-firsts and world record-holding sites that you can include in your Switzerland travel plans. You'll find them in some of the top destinations in Switzerland but also in some places you may not have heard of.
Listen now to learn about:
- First revolving aerial cableway in the World
- World’s steepest cogwheel train
- World steepest funicular
- World's longest suspension bridge
- World's highest peak to peak suspension bridge
- Longest railway tunnel in the World.
- World’s longest staircase
- World's oldest wooden truss bridge
For further information and the full show notes from this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode94
>> Take advantage of our exclusive Switzerland trip discounts.
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It may be the incredible scenery of mountains and lakes that has made visiting Switzerland a high priority for you but the country is also famous for its engineering prowess. In fact, Switzerland is home to many examples of pioneering innovation and design - many of which are world firsts - that you may like to include in your Swiss vacation.
In this episode, I share some of the incredible world-firsts and world record-holding sites that you can include in your Switzerland travel plans. You'll find them in some of the top destinations in Switzerland but also in some places you may not have heard of.
Listen now to learn about:
- First revolving aerial cableway in the World
- World’s steepest cogwheel train
- World steepest funicular
- World's longest suspension bridge
- World's highest peak to peak suspension bridge
- Longest railway tunnel in the World.
- World’s longest staircase
- World's oldest wooden truss bridge
For further information and the full show notes from this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode94
>> Take advantage of our exclusive Switzerland trip discounts.
Connect with us:
If you enjoy this podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on your favourite podcast app. ❤️
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Visiting Schilthorn Piz Gloria for 360 degree views of the Swiss Skyline
In this episode, Carolyn chats with Alan Ramsay from Schilthorn cableways to learn more about the new Schilthorn construction project that is currently underway. Alan also discusses the various ways to reach the Schilthorn, what to do at the Schilthorn and the intermediate stations, and how you can enjoy a delicious brunch in the Piz Gloria revolving restaurant.
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- Top things to do at the Schilthorn
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- The Schilthorn cable car project that is currently underway
- Various ways to reach the famous Mürren mountain village
- How long you should allow for your Schilthorn excursion
- Why you should include a visit to the Schilthorn in your Switzerland vacation
For further information and the full show notes from this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode93
>> Take advantage of our exclusive Switzerland trip discounts.
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Let's go in search of five of the most beautiful waterfalls in Switzerland! In this episode, our guest, Melinda Schoutens, joins us to tell us about some of her favourite Swiss waterfalls. Each of these breathtaking waterfalls in Switzerland are easily reached by public transport - or on foot if you enjoy a hike - and will be a highlight of your Switzerland vacation.
Listen now to learn about:
- Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen
- Trümmelbach Falls near Lauterbrunnen
- Giessbach Falls on Lake Brienz
- Reichenbach Falls near Meiringen
- Engstligen Falls near Adelboden
- How to reach the featured waterfalls
- What steps you should take before your next Swiss hike
- Essential equipment you should bring while hiking in Switzerland
- How to find out the difficulty level of hikes
For further information and the full show notes from this episode, visit https://holidaystoswitzerland.com/episode95>> Take advantage of our exclusive Switzerland trip discounts.
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Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation - World record experiences for your Switzerland vacation
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Welcome to the podcast!
It may be the incredible scenery of mountains and lakes that attracts most visitors to Switzerland but the country is also famous for its engineering prowess. In fact Switzerland is home to many examples of pioneering innovation and design - many of which are world firsts - that both locals and visitors can experience.
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