Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Five cheap things to do in Switzerland this season

This is Ms. One Big Yodel's first Christmas in Switzerland. Instead of going home to visit family, her family is coming to her. Unfortunately for many visitors to Switzerland these days, it has become even more expensive than it was in the past. But here are a few things you can enjoy in Switzerland for (gasp!) cheap.

1. Eat marroni. Nothing says Christmas in Switzerland quite like a hot nut, or more specifically, a roasted chestnut. They are typically sold by street vendors in most Swiss villages.

2. Walk in the winter wonderland. Almost everywhere in the country, it's a great time of year to enjoy the weather, nordic walking style. In Baden, for example, there is a candle-lit evening hike up at Baldegg on December 27 that includes a plate of pasta after the 5k hike.

3. Ice skate. Many Swiss villages have an ice skating rink. For as little as CHF 5, you can have an afternoon of entertainment.

4. Make your own glass ornament. At Hergiswil Glassworks near Lucerne, visitors can make their own glass ornament after their CHF 5 tour of the factory (but be sure to check dates, it is closed part of the month). Or if glassmaking's not your thing, myswitzerland.com has put together a list of places, including various cheese dairies, which offer free admission.

5. Do nothing. Enjoy the holiday in traditional European fashion by doing nothing but relaxing. Most offices are businesses are closed the week after Christmas, a tradition worth starting in the rest of the world too.

What do you like to do to celebrate the season?

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

All of the above, plus sledding, glühwein drinking, wandering under the lights in the Zürich Altstadt... yea winter!

Chantal said...

Yes, those are also great activities!

Allison L said...

Borrowing a local kids Skibock. But that might just be an Adelboden thing. Don't think I've seen the true skibock anywhere else in the mountains.

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Anonymous said...

Whether you're moving to israel, Switzerland, or other location, there are several activities to look forward to. Choose the one you enjoy the most.

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Unfortunately for many visitors to Switzerland these days, it has become even more expensive than it was in the past.
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