Switzerland Insider

Switzerland Insider

Switzerland Insider

Switzerland Insider

Swiss Base Check (Free)

📍 Find the Best Base to Stay in Switzerland

Choosing the right bases can make or break your trip.
Should you stay in Interlaken, Grindelwald, or Lauterbrunnen? Lucerne or Zurich? Zermatt or Täsch? And how many bases should you even have?

This decision is often just as important, sometimes even more important, than picking the right train pass.
Because the right base can save you hours of travel time or money on hotels and most of all, a lot of stress.

Swiss chalet with fountain and flowers

How it works

  • 📅 You send me your travel dates and rough itinerary (instructions below)

  • 🏔️ I’ll review your trip and recommend the base(s) that make the most sense for what you want to do

  • 🏠 I may also suggest suitable hotels or apartments in those bases to make it easier for you to choose

  • ✉️ You’ll receive the recommendation by email

  • 🤝 This is a FREE service!

How to request your Free Base Check

Please send me an email to greg@switzerlandinsider.com with the following details. You can simply copy the subject line and text and fill in your information:

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Subject: Free Base Check

Hi Greg,

We’d like your help choosing the best base for our trip. Here are our details:

  • When we travel: [insert exact dates]

  • Number of people: [adults / kids with ages]

  • Rough itinerary (main regions): [insert]

  • Our base dilemma / question: [please explain in a few sentences, e.g. too expensive, not sure between two towns, worried about too many bases]

Thanks, looking forward to your recommendation!

💡 Why the right base matters

  • A smart base means less time on trains and more time enjoying.

  • Hotels or apartments just one town over can be hundreds cheaper.

  • The right base makes day trips easier and less stressful.

  • You’ll avoid the classic mistake of too many bases in too little time (aka you hating your suitcase at the end of the trip).

Tip: If you also wonder which train pass fits your itinerary, check out my free Swiss Train Pass Check too.

FAQ:

Q: Is this a full itinerary?
No, this check is only about choosing the right base(s). You’ll get clear recommendations, but not a day-by-day plan. If you want full itineraries, then check out my Switzerland Travel Guides, where you’ll find day-by-day itineraries and activity suggestions.

Q: What if I want restaurant tips?
Those are already included in my Eat & Sleep Guides (also part of the full Switzerland Travel Guides).

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