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Switzerland for families

HOME to mountains, lakes, plains and valleys, Switzerland is the ultimate combination of modern cities and towns and gorgeous countryside. While this definitely allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds, it often leaves you with a rather extensive itinerary and the hard decision of picking where to go and what to see. While children are usually bursting with energy and excited to try whatever comes their way, planning activities that allow you to have fun and relax is just as important. After all, a family vacation implies that you’re on holiday too!

1 First, get yourself onto public transport

Don’t feel the need to compromise if your family vacation has everyone planning their own special travel agenda. The does all the hard work! The best way around Switzerland is via the country’s public transport system. With the Swiss Travel Pass in hand, you can get around the country on trains, buses and even boats, without the hassle of paying each time you hop on one (do keep in mind

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