I've lived in Switzerland for 5 years. Here are the 6 biggest mistakes I see first-time visitors make over and over.

I've seen tourists make mistakes in Switzerland that cost them time, money, and peace.

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• After living in Switzerland for five years, I've watched tourists make a lot of the same mistakes.
• Don't try to see too many places in one trip, and try visiting some smaller mountain villages.
• Become at least a little familiar with the local languages and book your train tickets in advance.

Though I'm a US citizen, I've spent the past five years living in Switzerland.