48 Hrs in Zurich
 

Ok, looks like im off to Zurich for a weekend in July. Anyone been?

I know its not cheap etc, but need to find somewhere to stay, near the train station would be good. Whats to see? Any tips etc?

Cheers

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

Yep

Nothing

Avoid the bankers :grin:
Have a weekend in Bognor - it'll be a lot cheaper and probably more fun

You're welcome :thumbsup:

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

:lol: Ta toady!

Ok, i'll add a bit more. Vernas Aunt who lives in S.Africa is coming to Switzerland for 10 days, and its going to be darn site cheaper to see her there than SA, hence the reason for the trip.

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

Bring me back a nice penknife.

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

I go there a couple of times a year, Trains work once you get your head round the numbering scheme/time table etc.

Beyond that as Toad said. In my case nothing to see but rail track.

BTW, the beer is strangely drinkable. But that won't bother you will it.

Enjoy the choccy

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

Groovy. So to get from the airport to say central Zurich, is it a train job or bus etc? Things like this i need to know.

I will enjoy the choccy ta :)

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

Theres a lake with steamers on it that aunties would like IIRC. And I only passed by one time.
There may be other places you can easily get to within an hour or so by train. Or lake constance if you hire a car.

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

Mr.Winey I am not believing this is for family reasons, I thinking something much more sinister be happen. Aunt in question be smuggle out diamonds and be hand them to you in Zurich.

I feel it only to be right inform Interpol to be watching your movingments. If you slip through their net we be watching for your thread anouncing " MY NEW BIKE!";)

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

That's worth it IMHO. Really beautiful area that. :thumbsup:

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

Yes, it is the easiest way into central Zurich. There is a railway station within the airport. The booking clerks all speak English and simply ask for a ticket to Zurich HB. It is about a 7 minute journey, they are extremely punctual.

The platform numbering at Zurich can be a little confusing. Buses, you are best buying a pass if there a couple of days. look at http://timetable.sbb.ch/bin/05/query-p2w.exe/en? for timetables, you can even download them to your pda etc.

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

Can you imagine that ever happening in England (or at least efficiently and cheaply)

Can you imagine that ever happening in England (or at least efficiently and cheaply)

Can you imagine that ever happening in England (or at least efficiently and cheaply)

Can you imagine that ever happening in England :lol:

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

Rich, it gets worse.

I was on a train that was 1 minute late leaving Zurich for the airport and the guard apologised for the delay in German, French, Italian and English.

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

Tim, most helpful. Thank you. Looks like the itineray is chaning however. But still helpful.

Re: 48 Hrs in Zurich
 

i have never been, and for that reason i can not help you in any way shape or form.

you cant cross me off your list.

i hope you find the above information of use to you