Hello all - I know that this is a confusing topic for a lot of us and I think I have it figured out. But would appreciate any input in case I’m missing something .We are two adults with these travel dates .
Sept 10 arrive in Zürich and travel directly to wengen for 5 nights. Want to hike Männlichen to kleinscheidegg one day , lauterbrunnen valley one day , schynige platte panorama trail one day & Schilthorn + Northface trail one day having one extra day for flex will watch weather & do the hikes when weather allows .
Sept 15 . Leave wengen early am and take the boat on lake Brienz stop at Iseltwald and if time allows, go to see geissbach falls - maybe walk there from Iseltwald . Then take the interlaken express to Lucerne .
Sept 15 two nights in Lucerne
Plans in Lucerne are to just walk around Lucerne the first evening and then the next day, considering the boat ride to Vitznau & see Rigi .
Sept 17 Lucerne to Lugano via the old gotthard railway . 2 nights in gandria on lake Lugano
Sept 19 train from Lugano to Milan to start Nw Italy
My question is if I buy the Swiss half fare card pass and the berner Oberland pass ( maybe just the 6 day pass) does that make sense for all that we are doing. If we do Rigi maybe just add on the saver day pass ?
Thank you for any input sincerely Joan appreciate you
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Yes, the BO Pass plus HFC makes sense, especially with your flex day in there as you will likely do something that day as well, making the BO pass worthwhile financially, and of course it is super convenient..and when you have it you are more inclined to go up just for a short while, something you might not do as readily when you have to purchase your tickets each time.
If you arrive soon enough take a quick ride up Männlichen just to enjoy the view and go up again on your planned hiking day. The weather might be different, the cows may be around one day, sun in a better position for photos, fewer crowds in that moment, etc.
For Rigi you will save money if you get a Saver Day Pass (at a good price). Right now you can get them for either of your Luzern dates for 44.00. Buy as soon as you can.
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Thank you SwissNomad . Truly appreciate your input I normally love planning trips but this topic was making me anxious as they are not cheap ! Appreciate the input on buying the saver day pass soon & will try to make it up to mannlichen that first early evening if we can make it before the cable car stops running ;) thanks so very much - Joan