We are doing a tour to see the Passion Play and our tour ends in Bern. We'd like to stay another week on our own. Please give us suggestions. We will not be renting a car, but are fine with the train system. Thanks
Posted by
Southeast US
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What are the other stops on the Passion Play tour?
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OP
NorthCarolina
1062 posts
Munich, Nymphenburg Palace, Oberammergau, Bern, Appenzell, Einstenhaus
Posted by
Atlanta, GA
1131 posts
I'd head to the Berner Oberland - staying in Murren or Wengen. Plenty to do there and so lovely. Another place most folks on this board recommend is Lucerne - haven't been there personally but it gets lots of raves.
Posted by
Southeast US
4045 posts
I agree with Kelly. You could make a very nice week with Berner Oberland + Luzern/Lucerne. I did both (on the same trip) without a car.
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
8880 posts
Another vote for Kelly's suggestion. I don't know of anyone who has ever not enjoyed this area!
Posted by
The Heartland USA
8967 posts
Where will you be departing from, for your return flight? If Zurich, then ending in Luzern is good, because you can take a train directly to the Zurich airport (1.25 hours) from there.
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17427 posts
What are your dates?
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OP
NorthCarolina
1062 posts
No tickets booked yet, so not sure which airport. Dates are 1st two weeks in October.
Posted by
Rocky Mount, VA
290 posts
Here is a link for an earlier discussion of travel to the Berner-Oberland region in October. It would be a great place to spend a week. I spent several days there in late September and stayed in Lauterbrunnen (allows quicker access to both sides of the valley) and several days in Murren (amazing views and closer to some hikes and trips including the ride to the Schilthorn).
From Bern, you could also do a day trip to Murten (small walled city near a beautiful lake) and Avenches (Roman ruins, including a large amphitheater).
All the best,
Raymond