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Have just been very sad and watched a caravanning program on an obscure Sky channel.  On there they showed a beautiful looking place - Aaregg camp site in Brienz.

We don't actually fancy taking the van all that way, but were planning to go back to Switzerland next July anyway and stay in a hotel or chalet.  Have just seen that they also have bungalows/chalets on site aswell, that look like will be better value than the other options.

Has anyone been there?

The electricity is not included - has anyone had any experience of the cost when abroad?

Thanks for info, will have a look at the other site you mentioned.

We last went to Switzerland 5 years ago.  Mr PP used to work/live in Grindelwald about 20 years ago, which is where we stayed the last time.  We know Interlaken quite well, and last time did a lot of the train journeys (Jungfraujoch), Schilthorn, Lake Thun boats etc

Absolutely love Switzerland for the scenery.  Definately want to drive to have the car there, but just don't fancy hauling the caravan.  (I'm a non-tower(coward!) so it would be left to Mr PP to do all the driving)  We would prefer to do the trip in one go again (took about 10 hours down to Grindelwald), just toilet and food breaks on the way.  Found it quite easy and that was before we had the sat nav, so only working off RAC auto route printout.

Last time stayed in a hotel (Eiger) that had self catering appartments.  Looking at this again would be around £1200 for the week.  Have been looking at chalets at around £1000 mark.  The bungalows at Aaregg look to be cheaper than this, albeit with the electricity on top.  Wondered how expensive that would turn out. 

Just happened to see the site on TV and thought how lovely it looked.  Had reservations about some of the chalets we had looked at online, as they might not be as nice once you get there.  Compared to much of Europe now, Switzerland probably won't seem as expensive as it did before.  Another good reason to drive, we can load up with supplies. 

we have stayed a few times just a little further on at

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/reviews.asp?revid=9187

I have always found it an easy day's drive from Calais or Dunquerke, but do cross the channel the day before so that you get a good start to the day without having to get up at a godforsaken hour.

Michael

Quote: Originally posted by Tim and Cary on 18/9/2010

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The disadvatages of Switzerland is that it IS a very expensive country

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Disagree with this bit - we found Switzerland this year to be very slightly, but not much, more expensive than France last year. I'm not sure that the old adage of Switzerland being very expensive applies now.

To the OP - if you want lots of peace and quiet, then Brienz will be fine. If you intend to travel around a lot or want a town that is open all day every day, then Interlaken would better imo as a much busier town and a major transport hub.

We have caravanned there many times . It is a lovely site, quite pricey but that's Switzerland for you!  The location is breathtaking if you can get a lakeside pitch. Be aware however that the weather isn't always the driest and one year everyone had to up sticks in the middle of the night as the lake pitches were flooding.  It's also a great place to tour from as Brienz train station is within walking distance then you are away - the whole of the Bernese Oberland and further afield awaits ( buy the 'go everywhere' rail/steamer/cable car pass ).If the lake is too cold for swimming, there is a public outdoor pool not too far away. There is a Migros (Swiss Tesco) in Brienz and a v.large Migros in Interlaaken near the station for food shopping.

Interlaaken is v. touristy but is the hub of the transport system which in our experience works like clockwork.