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One thing Switzerland has over other European countries

Quality cheese, divine chocolate, stunning alps and unique events (White Turf Horse Race?), there are a number of differences between Switzerland and the rest of Europe, but none more convenient that this.

Quality cheese, divine chocolate, stunning alps and unique events (White Turf Horse Race?), there are a number of differences between Switzerland and the rest of Europe, but none more convenient that this.

Aside from the more obvious attractions, there’s one thing about the mountainous country that makes it that tiny bit more attractive and different from the rest.

Door-to-door luggage transfer.

Don’t ‘huh?’ me! This is so convenient you’re probably going to secure it for yourself on your next Swiss vacation.

Ever heard of the Swiss Travel Pass? It’s a ticket that gives travellers (and locals) access to ANY form of public transport across the country from buses to trains to ferries and yachts.

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While the pass itself is convenient in getting travellers around the destination quickly and comfortably, Swiss Travel System recognised that not everyone wants to lug their baggage around on public transport.

So they came up with a solution – door-to-door luggage transfer.

It’s the only public transport service in Europe to offer the service that sees an attendant pick up a traveller’s luggage from their doorstep and deliver it to the next hotel.

The door-to-door option is designed to make the holiday experience “as enjoyable as possible” for holidaymakers, according to Switzerland Tourism’s Mark Wettstein.

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Alternatively, travellers can take up the Express Luggage option, where they drop their bags off at the station before a certain time and pick them up at the end of the day.

The door-to-door option is among a number of upgrades at Swiss Travel System over the last year to better the holiday experience.

Other changes include rolling out an e-ticketing system that is currently available for consecutive passes.

There’s also the introduction of pre-purchased Swiss Peak Pass Tickets. Previously travellers were required to wait until they arrived in Switzerland to book their Peak Passes, but now all partners in Australia and New Zealand have access to these tickets before clients travel.

Do you think more transport passes need door-to-door options?