Mice in Switzerland, the Other Cheese Country! (page 8 of 19)

Well, a quick visit to Schaffhausen

More parking meters without card payment, I can't get the app to work. I managed to get change at a café—they were nice—but they don’t give change back... It’s getting annoying. Plus, it’s time-limited.

So we didn’t climb up to the fortress. Anyway, it’s way too hot.

At least Stein am Rhein will be free after 6 PM.

It’s gonna be hot the next few days too, so I don’t think we’ll do much...

And my partner’s fed up with looking for parking spots in Swiss cities... honestly, if it’s the same circus in Sion, we won’t go 🤷

In the end, the best way to visit Switzerland must be with a chauffeur-driven car that drops you off and picks you up later Might be a concept worth exploring …. What do you mean, not the same budget?

There's public transport, but it ends up being way more expensive.

For me, it's just not worth the cost...

And yeah, driving in France is simpler.

Two summers in a row in Brittany, we also went to Alsace and the Loire Valley—we didn’t pay a thing 🤑

I would’ve gladly paid more, but it’d be nice if they accepted cards. Plus, when there’s a limit, there’s a limit...

Anyway, it was way too hot for the Munot... And since the heat came back, my ankle tendonitis is flaring up again. It often does that when it's hot. So that limits me... (It's been going on for months...)

Still parking meters without card payment, I can't get the app to work. I managed to get change at a café—they were nice—but it doesn’t give change back...

You were able to get change at a café, so why does the machine need to give you change back?

Except in underground garages, I’ve never seen a parking meter that gives change. When you travel a lot, it’s best to have several apps for paying parking meters because the provider changes all the time.

Last year in Denmark, we had to download a new app to pay at some parking meters. It came in handy this year in Germany. Honestly, I don’t get what your problem is.

Well, visit to Schaffhausen a bit too quickly

More parking meters without credit cards, I can't get the app to work. I managed to get change at a café—they were nice but don’t give change back... It’s getting annoying. Plus, it’s time-limited.

So we didn’t climb up to the fortress. Anyway, it’s too hot.

At least Stein am Rhein will be free after 6 PM.

It’s going to be hot in the coming days too, so I don’t think we’ll do much...

And my partner is fed up with looking for parking spots in Swiss cities... if it’s the same circus in Sion, we won’t go 🤷

In Sion, you can park here for free—from memory, it’s limited to 12 hours! 40 Rue des Echutes, 1950 Sion, Switzerland - Bing Maps

I might be wrong, but from what I’m reading, these parking issues are kinda ruining your trip. I don’t have a phone (so no apps), and I’ve never had problems parking. Either you’re unlucky, or you’re being picky?! :) :|

Still parking meters that don’t take cards—I can’t get the app to work. I managed to get change at a café; they were nice, but it doesn’t give change back...

You were able to get change at a café, so why does the machine need to give you change back?

Apart from underground garages, I’ve never seen a parking meter that gives change. When you travel a lot, it’s best to have several apps for paying parking meters because the provider changes all the time.

Last year in Denmark, we had to download a new app to pay at some meters. It came in handy this year in Germany. Honestly, I don’t get your problem.

I don’t travel much by car.

I said I couldn’t install the app. My card won’t go through.

I had a 10 € bill and got 2 € and 1 € coins, so not exact change.

Plus, it’s limited on time.

Anyway, we’re in Stein am Rhein—it’s beautiful, and there aren’t many people around

Well, visited Schaffhausen a bit too quickly

More parking meters without card payment, I can't get the app to work. I managed to get change at a café—they were nice but don’t give change back... It’s getting annoying. Plus, time’s limited.

So we didn’t climb up to the fortress. Anyway, it’s way too hot.

At least Stein am Rhein will be free after 6 PM.

It’s gonna be hot the next few days too, so I don’t think we’ll do much...

And my partner’s fed up with looking for parking spots in Swiss cities... honestly, if it’s the same circus in Sion, we won’t go 🤷

In Sion, you can park here for free—12-hour limit, if I remember right! 40 Rue des Echutes, 1950 Sion, Switzerland - Bing Maps

I might be wrong, but from what you’re saying, these parking issues are kinda ruining your trip. I don’t have a phone (so no app), and I’ve never had trouble finding parking. Either you’re unlucky, or you’re picky?! :) :|

Depends how far it is from the center.

I’m not unlucky—I just don’t always have coins. It’s 2025, most people pay by card.

I’m not letting it ruin my trip, but in some cities, it’s just a pain

Back in Schaffhausen... At McDonald's 🍟

Didn't find anything better on the road, and everything in Schaffhausen was already closed.

The plan is to see the Rhine Falls at night, so we had to eat first!

Trying the local specialty: McRaclette and rösti sticks.

It's balanced, it's good 🍟

I'm getting old—I'm actually dreaming of veggies now! !

Schaffhausen

Stein am Rhein, the pearl of the Rhine! The kind of village I really like aesthetically. It definitely reminds me of Alsace...

Ugh, after all the hassle of searching, I see that the illuminations stop at 11 PM.

That’s gonna be too late! The info isn’t that easy to find on-site—there was NOTHING marked.

Honestly, it hasn’t been a great day apart from visiting Stein am Rhein.

And with the heat coming up in the next few days, I think it’ll be a bit ruined.

I'm trying to figure out why the parking app wasn't working. It's Easy Park. I couldn't register my credit card. I checked—I did use the correct internet payment code (I have to enter a code each time, it's not one-time use but fixed). Does anyone know this app? I didn't have any issues with the other Fribourg app (Presto Park).

Just enter an underground parking garage or parking structure that has a barrier at the entrance and issues a ticket. Pay at the machines with the ticket before leaving. Sometimes, shopping center parking lots work too. You can pay with cash (they give change) or a credit card. Plus, your car stays in the shade underground—nice in this weather...

I'm trying to figure out why the parking app wasn't working. It's Easy Park. I couldn't register my credit card. I checked—I did use the correct internet payment code (I have to enter a code each time, it's not one-time use but fixed). Does anyone know this app? I didn't have any issues with the other Fribourg app (Presto Park).

My husband has the Easy Park app. What do you want to know?

Watch out—for shopping center parking, the hourly rate often skyrockets after 2 hours. Makes sense, they're designed for people doing their shopping in the center. In some malls, parking is even free.

And given the heat in the coming days, I think it’ll be a bit spoiled.

I don’t know where you’re staying in the next few days. Lausanne?

Why not visit a cave, an air-conditioned museum, or something underground like the Bex salt mines, or take a walk in a shaded gorge along a stream?

Get up really early to sightsee, take a nap in the afternoon, and go out again in the evening? Some cities are really pretty with their buildings lit up.

Head up to altitude, above 2000m.

A mouse lives at night... 😉

Given the heat in the coming days, I think it’ll be a bit ruined.

I don’t know where you’re staying in the next few days. Lausanne?

Why not visit a cave, an air-conditioned museum, or something underground like the Bex salt mines, or take a walk in a shaded gorge along a stream?

Get up really early to sightsee, take a nap in the afternoon, and go out again in the evening? Some cities are really pretty with illuminated buildings.

Head up to altitude, above 2000m.

We’ll be north of Lausanne.

We don’t get up very early, actually 😅, and going out just to come back and go out again makes too much driving.

Museums, yes, but are they air-conditioned? In France, it’s hit or miss!

There’s the option of swimming in Lake Geneva.

I’m a bit worried about today—driving and stops with this heat, and my partner didn’t sleep well and isn’t feeling great 😅

I'm trying to figure out why the parking app wasn't working. It's Easy Park. I couldn't register my credit card. I checked—I did use the right internet payment code (I have to enter a code each time, it's not one-time use but fixed). Does anyone know this app? I didn't have any issues with the other Fribourg app (Presto Park).

My husband has the Easy Park app. What do you want to know?

Watch out—for shopping center parking, the hourly rate often skyrockets after 2 hours. Makes sense, they're designed for people doing their shopping in the center. In some malls, parking is even free.

Did he have any trouble registering his credit card?

We didn’t really park in shopping centers. Actually, we don’t see many (and they’re not in the city).

Well, I tried entering my card details in the app again and this time it worked 🤔

Yesterday it was asking for the security code for online purchases and it didn’t work, but today it’s not asking for anything... Maybe it’ll ask for a payment later.

We’d love to go up to the top of Moleson but I don’t know if it’ll be crowded. Same for the Rochers de Naye