Ugly Tourists in Switzerland: How Tourists Upset the Swiss

Switzerland is a gorgeous country with the Alps, Lake Geneva and Lake Zurich, the fun of Interlaken and the beauty of Luzern, and sometimes tourists who come to enjoy Switzerland upset the locals. This video goes through ways that tourists upset the locals in Switzerland. From being loud at random times of the day to complaining about the prices.
Filmed in Basel, Switzerland

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[sarahpotter]

Great video Mark! I would add the following:
-Look the Swiss in the eyes when doing cheers (and cheers everyone)
-Hold your wine glass by the stem
-Don't call Switzerland 'Sweden' or ask the Swiss if they are 'Swedish'
-Always bring something when you go to someone's house

[SPACEDOUT]

Since i have cousins in Switzerland, im glad i was able to travel there for real cheap. A great experience traveling there by bus from Croatia honestly. The scenery is out of this world!

[joselozano]

I’ve been watching since I was a child and now I’m 21 traveling Europe. Thank you for your helpful videos. Audio significantly improved.

[ASAMB]

As a Swiss citizen I'd agree with most of your points, not so sure about flushing the toilet at night, though. Maybe they'd ask you to avoid doing that in some special accommodations (like a small hut that you'd share with other people) but in most places it's completely acceptable to flush the toilet at any time. About being loud in general...yes, it certainly helps if you tone it down. People are gonna appreciate it if you're not too loud in public spaces and especially in public transport but to be honest, people aren't likely to call you out. They might throw you an annoyed look but that's usually it.

[viviventure]

Oh, I love this! I am in Lucerne right now and traveling my way from Zurich to Geneva. Thank you very much for all the info!

[BigTInTheMorning]

Great video Wolter! I’m going to Switzerland in October

[Travellingisliving]

Thanks Mark. All so true! Love going to Switzerland. Gorgeous country!

[offthebeatenpathadventures]

I love that they are big on being on time. The cheese looks great

[jturie]

So, in Switzerland, I can go to a restaurant and hear myself think? Sounds like Heaven to me.

[ecuteacher]

Hmm I’ve been to Zurich twice and other areas near the Alps. Everyone was super friendly and country was unbelievably beautiful. I guess I’ve been lucky to enjoy all my travels ❤

[leebridges]

I found the Swiss very easy to converse with, but I beefed up my French and German before I went, which was a huge help.

[mickemike]

Another one is the utter confusion there often are between Switzerland and Sweden.

[olivierbrugger]

Chill everyone, nobody here in Switzerland takes these things seriously. Just come here, relax, don't worry and have a good time 😊

[uklie]

Worst thing you can do: tell a Swiss that you prefer chocolate from Belgium - we forgive everything but not that 😂

[ikarinascoke]

i am from switzerland and i can say don't belive it too much. The only thing to upset me is being impolite and loud talking in the tram. And how you know you are loud? easy if you dont hear anyone around you anymore then you are loud.

[JR-rfsq]

Switzerland looks beyond stunning, who needs nightclubs when you can just go hiking and have the time of your life doing so?!! I really hope to visit someday. :)

[luke]

How about not knowing the difference between Switzerland and Sweden?

[samanthaburger]

I would love it there lol, I hate loud noises and I like to stick to myself and see nature.

[SilverSamurai]

Good video (as always)
I've been lucky enough to visit Zurich and Geneva and what you say about the prices is true (along with the Swiss salaries), but it's such a gorgeous country. The Alps are 😍
I hope to get back someday as the Raclette is delicious!

[Mr_and_Mrs_Seiler]

My Swiss 🇨🇭husband took me 🇪🇨🇨🇴to his home for our honeymoon before COVID & I remember he always told me if your on time your already late lol so the Swiss believe in being early! Especially for interviews