Switzerland Guidebook
Guidebook corrections:
Please note: The following corrections were submitted by readers and have not yet been confirmed by Rick. Check updates from Rick for the latest.
Spreuerbrucke, Mill Bridge, in Luzerne. The lower panels in the bridge have all been replaced. Not original.
Terry Granade in San Antonio, Tx USA 01/30/2012
The cost to ride the train from the Zurich flughafen to the main Zurich train station has gone from 6.10sf to 6.40sf
Bruce in Lincoln, CA USA 10/05/2011
Went to the Picasso Museum in Lucerne around the 23rd of August. They didn't accept the railpass as the book suggest. Wonder whether the attendant knew what she was doing. We showed her the book to no avail. We had the Select pass for 3 countries, incl Switz, and we found the book accurate as to other places i.e. Wagner Museum, boat rides in Muertan sp? etc. Both hotels mentioned in the book honored the 5 or 10% book discounts.
Jeff Hirzel in Guthrie, OK USA 09/11/2011
Appenzell Museum-- the elevator goes to the fifth floor where the traditional costumes, lace and embroidery are found along with a multitude of Catholic saint's relequeries. You have to climb the steps to the sixth floor attic to view a collection of old coins, a selection of measuring instruments and various devices of torture. The museum is a fantastic introduction to life in Appenzell. Thanks. We visited 12 July 2011.
Jim in Scottsdale, AZ USA 07/18/2011
The Einstein Museum is not covered by the Swiss Rail Pass. A reduced entry fee is offered and the museum is well worth a visit.
Susan Jennings in Atlanta, Ge USA 06/15/2011
Correction to the Fifth Edition regarding Wengen, page 173. The TI has moved. Go up to the main drag and turn left. The TI is 100 yards or so down the street on the right, set back from the street a bit, between the tennis courts and the station for the Wengen-Männlichen gondola. We were there in mid-May, 2011, and the building it will be in was still under construction.
Lara Sands and Zak Holman in Neuchatel, Switzerland 06/01/2011
I stayed at the Hotel Eiger in Murren and would appreciate your considering adding this to your hotel selections(you list Guest House Eiger and not the Hotel Eiger). Sure, it's a splurge but many of those that purchase your books(we met several on this trip) are in their 50s and want to spend the extra money at a great hotel. It's a wonderful place to stay and you have splurge hotels in other chapters(We stayed at the Hotel Waldstatterhof and it wasn't anything close to the Hotel Eiger!) Please consider adding the Hotel Eiger. The owners are most helpful and caring to their guests. Gail Hennessey
Gail Hennessey in Harpursville, NY USA 09/23/2010
From the Switzerland Fourth Edition (published June 2009) - On July 16, 2010 we went to see the E.G. Buhrle Collection (impressionist paintings) and there was a sign posted "closed until further notice".
Mark and Doreen S. in Pittsburgh, PA USA 08/01/2010
Murren-Eiger Guesthouse: No longer under the management of Alan and Veronique. During our visit in early July, Robert and Emma were in charge. They were extremely friendly and helpful. The Eiger Guesthouse was delightful!
Lisa in St. Louis, MO USA 07/24/2010
The transport museum in Luzern is only 1/2 price with a swiss pass. Swiss flex pass is valid for travel up to Lauterbrunnen (not Interlaken) Chateau Chillion is more than a mile form the train station in Montreux. Bus to the Chateau requires coins.
william traester in simsbury, ct USA 11/11/2009
www.hotel-st-georges.ch
Terry in Vallejo, Ca USA 11/04/2009
Would like to confirm: 4th edition, Switzerland, Luzern, Re: Picasso Museum This collection with photos of Picasso has been moved to the Rosengart Museum on Pilatusstrasse, admission charge was 16 euros, English descriptions are excellent although rather long. Beautiful collection! Loved the photos of Picasso; they helped personalize his work. We were intrigued to go because of the photos and enjoyed the entire collection.
Rita Hester & Claire Appelmans in Santa Cruz, CA USA 10/05/2009
The road signs on page 300 of the 4th edition are helpful to a point - that point is the last one described as the "Peace" sign! I walked to the train station in Frutigen every day and would have loved to know what the sign I passed in that shape actually meant! The book advises that you might be charged for tap water in the large cities. We were charged everywhere from obscure mountainsides to small towns and, of course, in the big cities. It seems to be a sad idea that has taken on a life of its own.
Barbara Danzig in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL United States 09/25/2009
In Interlaken, Eurospar is open on Sunday for grocery shopping on the way to Gimmerwald. The Coop is closed on Sunday. There are several smaller markets also open.
Kirby Nichols in Anderson, TX USA 09/24/2009
The Gimmelwald to Chilchbalm/Kilchbalm hike is labeled as "very easy." I will grant that I am from Florida and not used to the altitude or hills, but this is a mountain path, not a trail, with a lot of inclines and declines. The locals say it is a little challenging. It doesn't require any climbing skills or anything, but if someone wasn't in reasonably good physical condition, I think this would be quite difficult, especially for anyone with knee issues. Rick's book notes that it can be unsafe if there is snow so you should check on the conditions, and I second that. There were areas of erosion and small water flows that would be more challenging in snowy times. The destination was gorgeous though and the only time we were really completely alone in the Alps, which was very cool. I recommend the hike, but just think it needs a better description to better prepare people.
Kimberly Tays in Saint Petersburg, FL USA 09/15/2009
already noted by others- the transport museum only gives a 50% reduction with the swiss pass
amir USA 07/26/2009
Swiss Transport Museum no longer offers free admission as of 1/1/09 with Swiss Pass, it now 50% off. There's now a train stop right at the museum and 3 buses #6, 8 and 24 from downtown Luzern. The museum has opened a new building, the Road Transportation Hall end of June.
The last bear in Bern died. They are finishing the renovation for the bear bit and bring in more bears soon. There's no longer a Bern Card Museum Pass.
The Parliament offers free tours, but call ahead to get your tour in English.
B CA USA 07/26/2009
4th edition, Switzerland, Luzern, Re: Picasso Museum This collection with photos of Picasso has been moved to the Rosengart Museum on Pilatusstrasse, admission charge was 16 euros, English descriptions are excellent although rather long. Beautiful collection! Loved the photos of Picasso; they helped personalize his work. We were intrigued to go because of the photos and enjoyed the entire collection.
Karen Lloyd in Lake Zurich, IL USA 06/05/2009
In luzern, the Transport museum is no longer covered by the Swiss pass. They told us it had been changed and now was a 50% reduction
Rebecca in Edmond, Ok USA 05/26/2009