Switzerland Preferences???
Sep 28, 2010, 7:07 am
#1
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Switzerland Preferences???
I will be joining a river cruise in Basel in December.
As to where to fly in to, should we consider other locations (Zurich, Geneva, etc?) to fly in to and spend a day or so?
Any preferences/recommendations would be much appreciated.
Also, if other than Basel, any recommendations as to transporation TO Basel from the optional city?
Thank you in advance to anyone who responds!
As to where to fly in to, should we consider other locations (Zurich, Geneva, etc?) to fly in to and spend a day or so?
Any preferences/recommendations would be much appreciated.
Also, if other than Basel, any recommendations as to transporation TO Basel from the optional city?
Thank you in advance to anyone who responds!
Sep 29, 2010, 8:27 pm
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This one is easy. I've done it.
ZRH is closest and has many more flights than GVA.
Take the pleasant train from the lower level of ZRH to Basel HBH. Enjoy your morning coffee and the grey December sky. Then a taxi to the river.
BTW, the train ride takes only 80 minutes.
2nd class on the train is fine for this trip. It is FAR better than Y on a plane and all bags go overhead.
ZRH is closest and has many more flights than GVA.
Take the pleasant train from the lower level of ZRH to Basel HBH. Enjoy your morning coffee and the grey December sky. Then a taxi to the river.
BTW, the train ride takes only 80 minutes.
2nd class on the train is fine for this trip. It is FAR better than Y on a plane and all bags go overhead.
Last edited by roberto99; Sep 29, 2010 at 8:33 pm
Sep 30, 2010, 12:07 am
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Originally Posted by roberto99
Take the pleasant train...
cheers,
Henry
Oct 1, 2010, 5:41 am
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Location: Bern, Swiss-o-land
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There are direct non-stop flights from to Berne from Paris Orly and Munich.
Berne is a beautiful city and just an hour away from Basel by direct train.
Berne is a beautiful city and just an hour away from Basel by direct train.
Oct 1, 2010, 5:49 am
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Geneva isn't too interesting.
Oct 4, 2010, 4:42 pm
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I'll agree that Berne is nice. Can't comment on Geneva since I haven't been there. Hoping to get back to Berne soon and use it as a base to visit nearby towns/cities such as Thun, Neuchatel, etc.