Leisure and holidays Archive

31 August 2017

A weekend in Salzburg.

Salzburg often gets lost in the shadows of Vienna, despite the fact that the festival city has plenty to offer besides Mozart. For example, Salzburg is home to Baroque palaces and gardens and a variety of museums. It also stages lovely evening concerts and boasts what is likely the best dessert in all of Austria – the Salzburger Nockerln sweet soufflé. Why not come along with me on my journey to Salzburg!

21 September 2017

A day trip for two to the Swiss Vapeur Parc.

We’re hoping to enjoy the warm and bright autumn weather in Switzerland while saving a little money too. The Day Pass for 2 lets us travel by public transport for a whole day for just 75 francs.

22 May 2017

Leisure and holidays

Lavaux and the Montreux Riviera.

The new SBB RailAway “Discover the Lavaux and the Montreux Riviera” offers include a day’s free travel across different modes of transport so that you can (re)discover this extraordinary region. There certainly won’t be a single dull moment!

7 August 2017

Leisure and holidays

5 trip ideas in the Saint Gotthard region.

The Gotthard is so much more than just another massif in Switzerland. Not only is it a key national and international route for north-south traffic,…

14 August 2017

Off the beaten track – a trip to Calfeisen Valley.

The postbus from Bad Ragaz to Gigerwald Staudamm in the Calfeisen Valley runs exactly two times in the morning. But the preparation is worth it! Far away from the hectic daily routine, an idyllically located Walser settlement and all sorts of natural life are just waiting to enchant their visitors.

6 October 2016

Leisure and holidays

Hike up Mount Rigi: a 1,414-metre climb to share a bit of happiness.

As a former Lucerne student, Mount Rigi was like home to me: I watched the delicate Alpine flowers sprout in spring, avoided the heat of the lowlands in summer, escaped the fog in autumn and tobogganed bravely down the mountain in winter. Now it was finally time to go on a hike to explore the “queen of the mountains”!

27 March 2017

Leisure and holidays

A city trip with the companion ticket – or perhaps a day in Thun?

Regardless of whether I’m in Switzerland or abroad, I prefer city trips to visiting the countryside. That’s why we decided on the spur of the moment to take advantage of one of the first warm days of spring by visiting two Swiss cities: Bern and Thun.

31 May 2017

8 fantastic facts on changing money at SBB Change.

1. Here come the holidays! It’s nearly the summer holidays! Have you bought your travel money yet? For a relaxed start to your holidays, we…

28 June 2017

Exceptional situation on the SBB network.

Around 250 events take place in Switzerland from June to September. During this period, nine million visitors want to be transported from A to B. Three employees talk about how SBB manages this feat. Find out how Thomas, Marcel and Ljulzim experience the exceptional circumstances.

30 September 2016

Leisure and holidays

Switzerland in autumn: eight ideas for things to do at home and outdoors.

When the leaves start to fall and the sun bathes the countryside in a golden autumnal light, it’s far better to be in the beautiful outdoors.