- Switzerland Adventure: Zurich, Lindt, and Mountain Views!
Just got back from a short Switzerland trip and honestly… worth every cent.
I flew out early morning from Split with KLM via Amsterdam to Zurich. Everything was smooth until the Amsterdam-Zurich leg got delayed by about an hour, which kind of killed my original day plan (FIFA Museum + Lindt). In the end, I only made it to Lindt after 3 PM.
I picked up a 72h Zurich Card right away and I can’t stress this enough. It's actually a must-have, not just a nice extra. Unlimited public transport (tram, train, bus) and discounts on attractions made everything way easier.
The Lindt Home of Chocolate was actually great. You get free chocolate samples, lots of interactive stuff, and with the Zurich Card I paid around 20–30% less. Solid start to the trip.
Second day was Alps day. This was the part I was most excited about. I used to hike a bit before life got in the way, so I had pretty high expectations… and yeah, they delivered.
I went to Mount Titlis (around 3,238 m above sea level), near Lucerne. Booked a day trip for around 190€, transport included. Funny thing, I later realized I could get the same tour around 20% cheaper through the Zurich Card, so I cancelled the original booking and rebooked it.
We first stopped briefly by Lake Lucerne, then in the city itself. I randomly found Nextbike (same one we have in Croatia), rented a bike, and did a quick 1-hour ride around town. Nice, but nothing mind-blowing.
Then came Titlis.
Cable cars up for about 30 minutes with a couple of transfers (Engelberg-Trübsee-Stand-Klein Titlis). Views were insane the whole way up.
At the top, Ice Flyer chairlift and the famous cliff walk. Both included.
Temperature was around -8°C and I thought I’d freeze, but honestly it was manageable with decent clothes.
The cliff walk is basically a narrow suspension bridge hanging over the edge, slightly swaying, with wind and fog around you… sounds simple, but it definitely messes with your head a bit. Not hard, just a cool adrenaline moment.
Had lunch at the restaurant up there, surprisingly decent prices for Switzerland and good food.
After that I went down to Trübsee and did some sledding for like 30-60 minutes. Didn’t expect much, but it ended up being really fun.
Next day, before heading to Geneva, I finally visited the FIFA Museum. As a big football fan, this was a must.
I was checking out of my hotel that morning, so the plan was to leave my suitcase at a nearby Bounce location (luggage storage app). I’ve used it before without issues, but this time… not great. Spent about 30 minutes trying to find the place, no response, nothing. Since the museum normally only allows backpacks in their storage, I called them, explained I had a train later and asked if there was any way they could help.
They ended up storing my suitcase for free, which honestly saved the whole situation. Huge plus for that.
Inside, the museum itself is really well done. Very modern, interactive, and easy to follow. It takes you through football history in a chronological way, from early days to modern tournaments. Lots of original jerseys, World Cup moments, multimedia stuff, even a small cinema area. If you’re even remotely into football, it’s 100% worth a visit.
Then I took a train to Geneva.
In Geneva, the big water jet in the city center (Jet d’Eau) is impossible to miss. Also took one of those tiny yellow ferry boats (they call them "Mouettes") for just 3.30 CHF, probably the cheapest thing you’ll find there.
Rented a bike again, went around the city, saw the Broken Chair and the UN buildings, then just grabbed a coffee with a view over the lake.
Later, I stopped by Migros and picked up some Swiss cheeses for myself and family. Simple, but honestly really good. The next day I did a short trip around Geneva and then headed to a small nearby town to visit someone.
Switzerland isn’t cheap, but it delivers. Clean, organized, insane nature, and everything just works. Definitely one of those trips where you feel like you got what you paid for.
Would I go again? Yep… maybe even next winter :)
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- Switzerland Adventure: Zurich, Lindt, and Mountain Highs!
Just got back from a short Switzerland trip and honestly… worth every cent.
I flew out early morning from Split with KLM via Amsterdam to Zurich. Everything was smooth until the Amsterdam-Zurich leg got delayed by about an hour, which kind of killed my original day plan (FIFA Museum + Lindt). In the end, I only made it to Lindt after 3 PM.
I picked up a 72h Zurich Card right away and I can’t stress this enough. It's actually a must-have, not just a nice extra. Unlimited public transport (tram, train, bus) and discounts on attractions made everything way easier.
The Lindt Home of Chocolate was actually great. You get free chocolate samples, lots of interactive stuff, and with the Zurich Card I paid around 20–30% less. Solid start to the trip.
Second day was Alps day. This was the part I was most excited about. I used to hike a bit before life got in the way, so I had pretty high expectations… and yeah, they delivered.
I went to Mount Titlis (around 3,238 m above sea level), near Lucerne. Booked a day trip for around 190€, transport included. Funny thing, I later realized I could get the same tour around 20% cheaper through the Zurich Card, so I cancelled the original booking and rebooked it.
We first stopped briefly by Lake Lucerne, then in the city itself. I randomly found Nextbike (same one we have in Croatia), rented a bike, and did a quick 1-hour ride around town. Nice, but nothing mind-blowing.
Then came Titlis.
Cable cars up for about 30 minutes with a couple of transfers (Engelberg-Trübsee-Stand-Klein Titlis). Views were insane the whole way up.
At the top, Ice Flyer chairlift and the famous cliff walk. Both included.
Temperature was around -8°C and I thought I’d freeze, but honestly it was manageable with decent clothes.
The cliff walk is basically a narrow suspension bridge hanging over the edge, slightly swaying, with wind and fog around you… sounds simple, but it definitely messes with your head a bit. Not hard, just a cool adrenaline moment.
Had lunch at the restaurant up there, surprisingly decent prices for Switzerland and good food.
After that I went down to Trübsee and did some sledding for like 30-60 minutes. Didn’t expect much, but it ended up being really fun.
Next day, before heading to Geneva, I finally visited the FIFA Museum. As a big football fan, this was a must.
I was checking out of my hotel that morning, so the plan was to leave my suitcase at a nearby Bounce location (luggage storage app). I’ve used it before without issues, but this time… not great. Spent about 30 minutes trying to find the place, no response, nothing. Since the museum normally only allows backpacks in their storage, I called them, explained I had a train later and asked if there was any way they could help.
They ended up storing my suitcase for free, which honestly saved the whole situation. Huge plus for that.
Inside, the museum itself is really well done. Very modern, interactive, and easy to follow. It takes you through football history in a chronological way, from early days to modern tournaments. Lots of original jerseys, World Cup moments, multimedia stuff, even a small cinema area. If you’re even remotely into football, it’s 100% worth a visit.
Then I took a train to Geneva.
In Geneva, the big water jet in the city center (Jet d’Eau) is impossible to miss. Also took one of those tiny yellow ferry boats (they call them "Mouettes") for just 3.30 CHF, probably the cheapest thing you’ll find there.
Rented a bike again, went around the city, saw the Broken Chair and the UN buildings, then just grabbed a coffee with a view over the lake.
Later, I stopped by Migros and picked up some Swiss cheeses for myself and family. Simple, but honestly really good. The next day I did a short trip around Geneva and then headed to a small nearby town to visit someone.
Switzerland isn’t cheap, but it delivers. Clean, organized, insane nature, and everything just works. Definitely one of those trips where you feel like you got what you paid for.
Would I go again? Yep… maybe even next winter :)
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- Luxembourg: A Surprisingly Epic Weekend Adventure!
I recently decided to visit Luxembourg for a short weekend trip, around 72 hours in total. I went in with fairly low expectations, as it’s not a country I’d heard much about, but I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
I started in Luxembourg City, which is incredibly beautiful, with impressive architecture and stunning views at almost every turn, especially from the Corniche. The city isn’t particularly busy, which made it perfect for wandering without a set plan and just taking everything in. One of the highlights (genuinely!) was that all public transport is free. It’s something you don’t fully appreciate until you experience it, but being able to take an hour-long train into the countryside at no cost really put into perspective how much I usually spend on getting around. I also visited Bock Casemates, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was really quite enjoyable! Met some other lovely tourists there too :)
For my second day, I took a trip to Vianden, which was very easy to get to thanks to the free transport. The bus drivers and train staff were all incredibly helpful along the way! Vianden is a charming village with a beautiful castle and a very peaceful atmosphere. There is a chairlift that takes you up the mountain, where you can walk down towards the castle, making the whole experience especially scenic. Found a local selling honey from their front garden with the beehive right next door to it, I only brought hand luggage and am so upset I couldn’t bring some back with me…
The only downside of the trip was the food. My dietary requirements made it slightly more difficult to find suitable places to eat, and while the meals we did have were good, they were quite expensive, averaging around €30 per person. Aside from that, people were generally friendly, although we did encounter one particularly rude waiter who seemed unimpressed with our limited French and told us there were no tables available in an obviously empty restaurant (can’t please everybody).
Overall, I was really impressed by Luxembourg and had a great time. It’s a place that exceeded my expectations and is definitely worth visiting for a short, relaxed getaway.
Image Locations:
- Vianden Castle (1, 14, 15)
- Notre Dame Cathedral of Luxembourg (2, 4)
- Taken walking along the river in Luxembourg City (3, 5)
- Vianden (6)
- Taken from the top of the mountain in Vianden (7)
- Bock Casemates (8)
- Taken from the Corniche in Luxembourg City (9, 10, 11)
- Église Saint-Alphonse (12)
- View of Notre Dame (13)
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