Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 14:34     Subject: Did you find Switzerland boring?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:My opinion on this subject is neutral


Why post this ?

You really need a hobby.


This must be "sophistication" mom.


NP here. I think you must be misinterpreting "sophistication" mom's post. She was saying that her not-sophisticated-enough-yet kids prefer places like Venice to places like Salzburg. Her kids "need stuff to do" rather than just appreciating the "culture and museums." Her kids are 12 and 14... it is not shocking that they are not yet worldly enough to appreciate certain places. Personally, I thought her opinion was valid and useful to consider when traveling with kids. But, as the "sophistication" mom said: "Know your audience, maybe your family will love!"
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 04:17     Subject: Did you find Switzerland boring?
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Anonymous wrote:Resurrecting this thread, as we have a wedding in Geneva in July (just DH and I), and I'm wondering what to tack on to make it a nice holiday (about a week).

Would love to travel by train from Geneva and avoid airports. Don't mind staying within Switzerland, or traveling to France or Italy. Really trying to stay away from the big cities since it is the height of tourist season.

I do like exploring little villages, eating good meals, and would love to be able to rent a bike for a day or two.

Any suggestions?



Annecy is a great option from there. Bus is easy and the fastest way- Flixbus probably the simplest, should be 45-60 minutes. There is a pretty commuter train now running, but it takes a pretty roundabout route and thus takes 90 minutes- the Leman Express.

Once in Annecy the main part of the city is small and easily walkable. Can rent bikes and ride everywhere, and going down either side of the lake is your best option. Lots of nice places to hang out in Annecy itself, or bike to one of the towns along the lake. Bring bathing suits (and towels if you can), there are some beaches along the lake and it will be warm enough to swim. There are probably some transit options to go up the mountains also, but not quite sure about those, have driven up when in that area.


whyyyyy do americans like annecy? it is horrible- midtown on a lake. Geneva is ok- go to Zermatt if in the French area & Chillon.
Anonymous
Post 04/16/2026 04:11     Subject: Re:Did you find Switzerland boring?
Anonymous wrote:Op here. Thanks PPs! I have Multiple Sclerosis so I try to stay in major cities for medical care needs if they unexpectedly pop up and I’m a bit unsure of the terrain in those mountainous regions. How’s the terrain for someone with balance struggles?


have you thought of going to montreux? my kids love the castle. theres a lot of infrastructure to support getting to the viewing points in grindlwald area & Lucerne for visitors with limited mobility. also its a small country- good medical care is plentiful & drs speak English.
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 23:52     Subject: Re:Did you find Switzerland boring?
We were there for a week with an 11 year old. Swimming in lake Zurich, also small rivers in town. FIFA museum. COOP for groceries, sprungli for sweets and then the famous white sausage place. We walked everywhere. Ride bikes. Spent 3 days lounging at the lake in a heat wave and soaking up normal Swiss life. Went to countryside and got scenic train. We were on a budget and it was still slow travel heaven
Anonymous
Post 04/15/2026 23:25     Subject: Did you find Switzerland boring?
Cant beat the Bernese Oberland.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 16:58     Subject: Did you find Switzerland boring?
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Anonymous wrote:You can do Geneva in one afternoon. Do not stay for more than a day there. That’s the only place in Switzerland that’s not worth more than a few hours.

Go in to see the rest of Switzerland! It’s not boring at all. It’s gorgeous and full of adventure and our kids loved it.



Geneva is fantastic for shopping. Specifically, buying a watch...


Shopping on vacation is not my idea of a fun vacation. Very American though.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 16:56     Subject: Did you find Switzerland boring?
Anonymous wrote:Resurrecting this thread, as we have a wedding in Geneva in July (just DH and I), and I'm wondering what to tack on to make it a nice holiday (about a week).

Would love to travel by train from Geneva and avoid airports. Don't mind staying within Switzerland, or traveling to France or Italy. Really trying to stay away from the big cities since it is the height of tourist season.

I do like exploring little villages, eating good meals, and would love to be able to rent a bike for a day or two.

Any suggestions?



Train to Annecy (France).
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 16:55     Subject: Did you find Switzerland boring?
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Anonymous wrote:Chamonix is close and incredible. Bernese Oberland also not far and a bucket list item. Cities are boring. Lucerne is worth an afternoon walk and maybe a short cruise on the lake. Im sure zurich is worth a day or two but I haven’t been there, always just pass by it or in and out through the airport.


Do you have any recommendations for Chamonix or the French Alps, particularly in summer with kids? Considering it for a family vacation b/c it's cheaper than Switzerland.


Lauterbrunen, Ballenberg.

Side trip to Annecy (France) for SUPing or padel boats on the lake, followed by gelato in Old Town.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 16:52     Subject: Did you find Switzerland boring?
Anonymous wrote:Chamonix is close and incredible. Bernese Oberland also not far and a bucket list item. Cities are boring. Lucerne is worth an afternoon walk and maybe a short cruise on the lake. Im sure zurich is worth a day or two but I haven’t been there, always just pass by it or in and out through the airport.


Believe it or not, the lion monument in Lucerne is really worth a visit. Very moving.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 10:39     Subject: Did you find Switzerland boring?
To me Switzerland is not in the least boring. I love hiking and mountain scenery.

Expensive, yes. Boring, no.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 09:32     Subject: Did you find Switzerland boring?
I think it is.
I can’t even plan a trip there.

I love watching mountains but I can only watch so much. I don’t like hiking, I get cold easily. I don’t like to look at castle. After ten of them, they look the same to me. I am more of a beach person. My ideal vacation would be beach diving, swimming, spa, shopping eating. Rinse and repeat.
I also enjoy traveling to china and India. India I love rural area, pilgrimage to Buddhist relics, eat Indian food and sip chai tea.
So yeah, just nothing much to do in Switzerland for me that I can’t do else where.
Anonymous
Post 04/09/2026 08:15     Subject: Did you find Switzerland boring?
Anonymous wrote:Chamonix is close and incredible. Bernese Oberland also not far and a bucket list item. Cities are boring. Lucerne is worth an afternoon walk and maybe a short cruise on the lake. Im sure zurich is worth a day or two but I haven’t been there, always just pass by it or in and out through the airport.


Do you have any recommendations for Chamonix or the French Alps, particularly in summer with kids? Considering it for a family vacation b/c it's cheaper than Switzerland.
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2026 22:28     Subject: Did you find Switzerland boring?
Anonymous wrote:Zurich is 2 days, not 7-10. Then go stay in Wengen for 5 nights and do all the nature stuff but only if you like outdoorsey stuff. Then two nights in Luzern to end the trip. Done.


+1
Anonymous
Post 04/08/2026 22:26     Subject: Did you find Switzerland boring?
Chamonix is close and incredible. Bernese Oberland also not far and a bucket list item. Cities are boring. Lucerne is worth an afternoon walk and maybe a short cruise on the lake. Im sure zurich is worth a day or two but I haven’t been there, always just pass by it or in and out through the airport.