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Author: Brett

Brett is the numbers-crunching, analytical, spontaneous half of the duo Aplins in the Alps. Beyond working with his wife to help people travel Switzerland with confidence, Brett is the CFO and co-owner of a gymnastics business in Middle Tennessee. If his dreams came true, he'd spend everyday in the Swiss Alps with his closest family and friends. When he's not working or traveling, Brett enjoys playing board games, sharing a fine meal with friends, or appreciating the beauty of nature over a refreshing drink. Brett lives in Switzerland with his wife, Jana.

Swiss Travel Pass: Is It Worth It? Who Should Buy It (And Who Shouldn’t)

The Swiss Travel Pass is the most well-known train pass in Switzerland — but that doesn’t mean it’s automatically the best choice for your trip. So instead of simply telling you what it is and what’s covered, we’re going to help you figure out whether the Swiss Travel Pass actually fits your trip.

The Ultimate Swiss Train Pass Guide 2025 + free download!

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Use our FREE checklist to pick the best Swiss train pass for your itinerary. Keep reading to learn the most insanely helpful info about Swiss Train Passes on the entire internet—at least that’s our goal. There’s a lot of info to help you fully understand and utilize your Swiss rail pass, so let’s not waste any time.

Eurail Pass in Switzerland: Good Idea or Bad Idea?

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Using a Eurail Pass in Switzerland…is it a GOOD idea or a BAD idea? Keep reading to find out! We explain when it will save you money and when you’re better off buying a different Swiss train pass.

2025 Berner Oberland Pass Update | What you NEED to know!

2025 Berner Oberland Pass Updates what you need to know by Aplins in the Alps

The Berner Oberland Pass has MAJOR changes in 2025! Here’s everything that’s changed (including 3 improvements). Plus we help you pick the best Swiss train pass for your 2025 trip to the Jungfrau Region. Let’s jump right in!

Why The Berner Oberland Pass Just Got Even Better!

Why The Berner Oberland Pass Just Got Even Better! Aplins in the Alps

The Berner Oberland Regional Pass was already our favorite Swiss train pass, but 2 brand new developments have made it even more valuable. Learn if this pass will save you money on your Swiss vacation!