Planning first trip to Switzerland. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 5 days
Tips appreciated.
Switzerland — planning trip, need advice
Started by DesertRat · 8 Mar 2026 · 226 views
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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11 Mar 2026 at 18:20
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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I was there in February and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $52/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $52/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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I was there in March and prices were great value.
Spent about $67/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $67/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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17 Mar 2026 at 04:25
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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I was there in March and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $136/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $136/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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18 Mar 2026 at 06:20
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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18 Mar 2026 at 14:27
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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18 Mar 2026 at 17:03
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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I was there in March and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $126/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $126/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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21 Mar 2026 at 18:05
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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21 Mar 2026 at 22:11
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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23 Mar 2026 at 13:59
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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