Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation

Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast - Plan Your Swiss Vacation

Author: Carolyn Schönafinger - Switzerland Vacation Planning Expert Language: English Episodes: 189
Planning a trip to Switzerland can feel overwhelming with so many stunning options, from alpine villages to vibrant cities. That’s where Holidays to Switzerland Travel Podcast-Plan Your Swiss Vacation comes in. Hosted by Carolyn Schönafinger, who founded HolidaysToSwitzerland.com, this podcast feels like having a direct line to a friend who has spent three decades exploring every corner of the country. Instead of generic lists, you’ll hear specific, practical advice shaped by her personal experiences and deep expertise. Carolyn breaks down the nuances of Swiss travel, helping you move beyond the postcard images to plan an itinerary that genuinely fits your interests, whether that’s finding a quiet mountain trail, navigating train passes, or discovering local festivals. Each episode is a focused conversation designed to solve real planning puzzles, saving you time and stress. The guidance you’ll find in this podcast is rooted in a lifetime of knowledge, offering clarity on everything from budgeting and seasonal considerations to those hidden gems most visitors never hear about. It’s about making your Swiss vacation feel achievable and uniquely yours, with all the confidence that comes from learning from someone who truly knows the landscape. Tune in to transform your dream of visiting Switzerland into a well-crafted, unforgettable journey.
Episodes
Trip Report: Exploring Switzerland by car [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:03
My special guest in this episode is Nansi Martin from New Jersey in the United States, who, along with her husband Rob, rented a car and did a road trip around Switzerland in September 2021. They loved the freedom that h…
The best day trips from Zurich with Best of Switzerland Tours [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:54
If you have only a short amount of time to spend in Switzerland, or just prefer to let someone else do the planning, taking a guided day tour from Zurich or Lucerne is the perfect solution. In this episode, I chat to Chr…
Berner Oberland Pass - the Swiss rail pass for the Bernese Oberland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:27
One of the many wonderful things to do in Switzerland is to ride a cable car, funicular or mountain railway to the top of a mountain peak. There are tons and tons of choices for mountain excursions right across the count…
The Grand Tour of Switzerland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:36
If you’re a regular listener of the podcast, you’ll be aware of Switzerland’s fantastic public transport network as there have been numerous episodes about the benefits of travelling around Switzerland by train. But ther…
Breathtaking boat trips to enjoy in Switzerland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:04
In this episode we hear from Andy Nef of Swiss Travel System who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to Switzerland's public transport network. Andy has lots of info to share about Switzerland’s most popular boat trip…
Decadent must-have Swiss chocolate experiences [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:47
Switzerland has a long chocolate-making history and is renowned for producing some of the best - if not THE best - chocolate in the world. So it’s not surprising then, that eating Swiss chocolate is right up there at the…
Swiss traditions and world class sites [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:36
Is it photos of the incredible scenic beauty that have enticed you to visit Switzerland? I’m not surprised. Everywhere you turn in Switzerland you are rewarded with breathtaking views of mountains, lakes, rivers, glacier…
Trip Report: A Special Family Vacation in Switzerland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:25
Today’s guests, Brenda Powell and Chelsea Powell, have recently returned from Switzerland where they enjoyed a wonderful vacation with four generations of their family. With 8 adults and 3 children in their traveling par…
Cheers! Let's drink to Swiss wine, beer and spirits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:06
Today I’m welcoming back Andie Pilot from HelveticKitchen.com. Andie is a pastry chef and cookbook author and she was the special guest on episode 31 where she chatted all things Swiss food. In this episode, Andie gives…