Zurich
To do in Zurich
Notes about chocolate from tours:
Try fresh Luxenbourgerli, Zurich's well-known sweet specialty, at the famous Coffee House Sprüngli. Hear about the history and importance of the Sprüngli familly for Zurich. "In Switzerland, Luxemburgerli (also Luxembourger) are a brand name of macaron made by Confiserie Sprüngli in Zürich. A Luxemburgerli comprises two disks of almond meringue with a buttercream filling in of many available flavors. Luxemburgerli are smaller and lighter than macarons from many other vendors"
Sample fresh chocolate from Max, one of Zurich's very best confectioners who produces artisanal pralinés. Enjoy your sweets at a Roman viewpoint and in a hidden backyard with a nice fountain. Next, enjoy Champagne Truffles at Confiserie Teuscher by Teuscher, the creator of this sought after delicacy.
Your 2-hour walking tour also includes several of the most famous sights, such as Lindenhof (beautiful view point), Grossmünster Church, Bahnhofstrasse, Paradeplatz, the Old Town and Cabaret Voltaire, an artistic bar.
Read more about Swiss Chocolate Walking Tour of Zurich - https://www.viator.com/tours/Zurich/Zurich-Group-Chocolate-Tour/d577-33484P3?mcid=56757
Take a stroll around Old Town (Altstadt) with your guide and see the houses of the guilds that once dominated the city's political and cultural life. Have your camera ready to take photos of the largest clock face in Europe -- located on St Peter's Church -- and the gorgeous stained-glass windows of Fraumünster Church designed by artist Marc Chagall.
Fahre Horgen-Meilen Travel along the 'Gold Coast' to Meilen, where you will board the ferry to cross Lake Zurich to Horgen. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included 4 Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg LAF Continue your tour by traveling to Adliswil, where you'll take a cable car up 2,630 feet (800 meters) to Felsenegg, a popular viewpoint. Take in awe-inspiring views of the snow-capped Alps and the quaint towns along Lake Zurich
Read more about Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride - https://www.viator.com/tours/Zurich/Zurich-City-Highlights-with-Felsenegg-Cable-Car-Ride/d577-3885SW301ZHR?mcid=56757
https://swissfamilyfun.com/chocolate-tour-zurich/ This website includes a map.
Bachman is known for their Schutzengeli (aka guardian angel) pralines, served on little golden wings. Confiserie Bachmann is a chocolate producer from Lucerne, well known in Switzerland but not internationally. Most of the Bachmann shops in Zürich are bakeries (I can recommend the apple strudel pastries!), not much chocolate. But their shop on the Bahnhofstrasse has a bakery down stairs and a chocolate shop upstairs, a space shared with Lindt, who has a partnership with Bachmann. This shop is famous for its staircase over a chocolate river and the wall upstairs with chocolate flowing down.
Schwarzenbach is another small specialty grocery focusing on coffee, tea, dried fruit, spices and chocolate.
I was surprised to learn at many of their bars are vegan, mostly because of many of them are very dark chocolate. So many to choose, it can feel overwhelming. I buy 2-3 bars every time I go, just pick something that sounds interesting. Recently faves were Qantu goats milk, Naive peanut butter, and Garcoa Idukki. All of the bars are more expensive than at your local grocery, usually starting around CHF 5. But some bars are really expensive (like CHF 11), so check the prices so you don’t get a big surprise when you pay.
Max Chocolatier might be my very favorite chocolate in Switzerland. The mojito praline is amazing!!! They change their praline flavors four times a year, so you’ll have a good reason to go back. They usually have two vegan pralines, which are super delicious – no compromises on flavor.
Teuscher is internationally known, with shops in many big cities around the world. But its home is in Switzerland. They are best known for their champagne truffles, which are sold individually and in lovely gift boxes. Last time I went, I got their candied oranges dipped in chocolate and they were super good.
Cable car:
How to get there:
S4 suburban train from Zurich main station to Adliswil, 10-minute walk (slightly uphill) to the valley station, cable car to the Felsenegg
Views: Across the city of Zurich, to the Uetliberg, across Lake Zurich to the Säntis, Speer and Glärnisch; on the ridge walk, to Central Switzerland with the Rigi and Titlis
Attractions: Felsenegg/Albis Nordic Walking Park (six trails at three levels of difficulty), planetary path to the Uetliberg
Food and drink: Gasthaus Felsenegg inn, Fondue evening by the 120-year-old tiled stove
| Time required | 2 to 4 hours (half day) |
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https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/experiences/adliswil-felsenegg-cable-car/
To reach Felsenegg you can train there from Zurich main station and then make the 5 minute walk to the cable car.
Conversion rates:
Confiserie Sprüngli is an absolute classic. This Swiss chocolate maker, established in 1836, embodies excellence in the chocolate industry and is synonymous with tradition, quality, and luxury. Their elegant and sophisticated stores in Zurich offer a sensory experience with the alluring aroma of chocolate and displays of Switzerland's finest chocolates, cakes, pastries, and macarons.
One of their most iconic delicacies is Luxemburgerli, a small, colorful macaron filled with a light cream, invented by a Sprüngli confectioner in 1956. A box of these baby macarons make the perfect gift, and seeing them all lined up along the walls may make your heart sing for joy (it definitely did mine). Sprüngli's chocolate bars and truffles are also heavenly, and their Grand Cru Milk Chocolate is a popular choice at 6.50 CHF.
Will our phones work in Switzerland?
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Rates in Switzerland
- $2.05/MB
- $1.79/min
- 50¢ sent SMS/50¢ MMS
- 5¢ received SMS/25¢ MMS
When you arrive in an international destination, we'll send you a Welcome Message telling you what International plan you have and what you can expect to pay when using your mobile abroad. We'll also give you International Care contact details.
If you use Pay as you go data while roaming or have a legacy roaming plan, we'll notify you when charges exceed $50, $150, $250, $500 and every $1000 after that.
Do I need to remove my international plan when I get home?
No, you don't have to remove your international plan when you return home:
- TravelPass stays on your line. You won't be charged again until the next time you use your mobile device outside of the US.
How many wall adapters do we need?
Bring 2 wall adapters and 2 multi-plug US surge protectors.
The voltage in Switzerland, as in most of Europe, is 230V/50 Hz.
Switzerland uses type C (2-pin) and Type J (3-pin) plugs. (Type C 2-pin plugs also fit J sockets.)
Most power sockets are designed for three pin round plugs. The standard continental type plug with two round pins, applied for many electrical travel products, may be used without problem. Adaptors are available in most hotels.
Where can we get lunch after retrieving our luggage at the airport?
Should we stay near the main train station in Zurich, or near the airport, or start our train journey toward Interlaken?
Is it better to get two rooms for 2 people each, or 1 room for 4?
What to do with the luggage until we check in to the hotel?
Interlaken West only has 15 large lockers and 36 small ones, whereas Interlaken Ost have 101 large and 36 small. If the lockers are full, you'll have to deposit your luggage with the left luggage service.
If you exceed the 72hrs with the older, blue lockers, station staff will remove your bags from the locker and deposit them in the left luggage store."
The left luggage service is available at the SBB travel center, which is located on the ground floor of the station. With the left luggage service, you can store your luggage for up to 30 days. The price for the left luggage service is CHF 12 per day.
- Opening Hours: 7 days a week, 7 am – 5.30 pm
- Cost: CHF 12 per piece per day
- Restrictions: Maximum weight 25 kg (55 lbs)
If we have two large bags and 4 carry on, how much trouble will that be on the trains?
Should we get luggage locks for the big bags?
https://www.myswissalps.com/travel/public-transport/luggage/
XXL (about 52 cm wide, 94 cm high and 85 cm deep) at CHF 12 to CHF 15 for the first 6 hours and CHF 6 to CHF 8 per additional hour, or at larger train stations you can store bigger items from 8a-6p, Costs are CHF 12 per item per day. Each item may weigh no more than 25 kg.
94cm=37in
52cm=20.4in
85cm= 33.4in
a big suitcase is about 28": 19.49 x 12 x 27.76 or a Samsonite Large is 30.5" x 21.5" x 13.5"
samsonite carry on: 22" x 15" x 9.5"
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