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As a holder of a daily or annual membership you will receive discounts on admission to museums and leisure facilities. Our hostels are as diverse as Switzerland. Let us inspire you!

We are constantly expanding our network of partners and are happy to offer our members a wide range of offers for all their travel needs.

✪ only for Hostel Premium Card holders (annual membership)

Global benefits ✪

This way you can discover the world with less money! With your membership you will receive many discounts on travel and activities abroad.

HI Member Benefits

National benefits

  • Transa ✪

    Attention all outdoor freaks! Get 10% discount* on presentation of Hostel Premium Card.

    * This discount is not transferable, not cumulative and not valid for already reduced items. Special orders, gift cards, services and events are excluded from the discount.

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  • MAAG Music & Arts AG ✪

    20% discount on all shows by MAAG with a promocode

    Request promotional code

  • SwitzerlandMobility ✪

    CHF 15 discount in the first subscription year for SwitzerlandMobility Plus.

    Request promotional code

  • CSS Insurance ✪

    Up to 10% discount on selected supplementary insurance policies from CSS Insurance. Mention the framework contract with the number RAV-P No. 0115798 to benefit from the discount.

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  • Rent-a-bike

    10% on rent-a-bike bikes (voucher available at the reception for redemption)

    In Interlaken and St. Moritz you can rent Rent-a-bike bikes directly from the youth hostels.

    Find out more

  • Linguista language travel ✪

    10% discount on Linguista language courses (10% off the whole package for the youth language courses and the 50plus program).

    Request promotional code

15% discount on admission to Alpamare for the member and up to 3 accompanying persons

Regional benefits

Lake Geneva Region

  • Avenches

    Château-d'Oex

    Lausanne

    • Mobilis

      Take advantage of the Mobilis ticket for public transport in Lausanne.

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    • Théâtre de Vidy ✪

      Discount ticket for the Théâtre de Vidy in Lausanne (up to 50%)

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    • Bowland ✪

      Reduction Bowland (Bowling in Lausanne Vidy): CHF 1 reduction per game, free shoe rental

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    • Les Bains de Lavey ✪

      CHF 2 reduction on 3-hour entrance ticket at Les Bains de Lavey

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    • Lunch-Checks

      We accept lunch checks!

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    • Explore the Lausanne Jeunotel Youth Hostel here

    Montreux

  • Crans-Montana

    • My Explorer Card

      Get your Explorer Card on request at the reception and benefit in summer from free use of the mountain railways, free travel on the local bus and discounts on various leisure activities.

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    • Grandeur Nature

      The activities of the weekly program are free of charge and you can get all information about the weekly program at the reception.

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    • Winter: Partner sports shop

      20% discount in the sports shop in one of our partners

      A discount card is available at the reception.

    • Explore the Crans Montana Youth Hostel here

    Fiesch

    Saas-Fee

    • SaastalCard

      Summer: free use of up to 10 of 11 mountain railways, entitlement to purchase the Metro Plus ticket, free on-call taxis for your trip to Mattmark 
      Winter: Winter hiking pass, discounts on parking in the multi-storey car park, discounts on various offers
      All year round: Unlimited use of PostBus throughout the Saas Valley, discounts on various offers

      Guests receive the SaastalCard at check-in. Guests receive the SaastalCard at check-in. The SaastalCard is valid from the first night and on the arrival or departure day (not valid for arrival and departure by post bus).

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    • Lunch-Checks

      We accept lunch checks!

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    • ESKIMOS

      Show your Hostel Card Premium and get 10% off private and group lessons at ESKIMOS( ski & snowboard school).

      Learn more

    • Explore the wellnessHostel4000 here

    Sion

    • Free use of the city buses

      Get your guest card for zones 1&2 by post bus or Sion bus on request at the reception.

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    • Wine Tour

      Show your guest card at Wine Tour and get CHF 5 discount on the Wine Tour (CHF 54.- instead of CHF 59.-)

      Learn more

    • Explore the Sion Youth Hostel here

    Zermatt

Espace Midlands

  • Bern

    • Bern Ticket

      Free use of public transport with the Bern Ticket: free travel in zones 100/101 in Bern plus Gurtenbahn, Marzilibahn, Münsterplattformlift and travel to and from Bern Airport

      Guests can get the Bern Ticket at the reception.

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    • Lunch-Checks

      We accept lunch checks!

      Learn more

    • Explore the Bern Youth Hostel here

    Brienz

    • Swiss Open-Air Museum Ballenberg

      At the reception desk you will receive your guest card, which entitles you to a 10% discount on admission to the Open-Air Museum Ballenberg.

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    • [Translate to Englisch:] Brienz-Rothorn-Bahn

      At the reception you will receive your guest card, which entitles you to a discount of up to 20% on a ride on the Brienz-Rothorn Railway.

      Learn more

    • Explore the Brienz Youth Hostel here

    Burgdorf

    • Entrance to the museum Burgdorf Castle

      Guests receive free admission tickets for the Museum Burgdorf Castle directly at the reception desk.

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    • Vouchers for badminton, squash and tennis

      Guests receive a 20% voucher for badminton, squash and tennis at the reception.

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    • Discounts for skating in the Localnet Arena

      Guests receive a 10% voucher for the Localnet Arena (ice rink) at the reception desk.

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    • Discount golf taster course

      Upon presentation of the booking confirmation, guests receive a 20% discount on a taster golf course at Golf Emmental.

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    • Reduced admission to the Museum Landshut Castle

      By presenting the booking confirmation, guests receive a reduced entrance fee to the Museum Landshut Castle. Adults pay CHF 5.00 for admission and young people up to 16 years are free.

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    • Discount at Gotthelf Center

      School classes benefit from a 10% discount on guided tours and admissions. Individual travellers have a 50% discount on a non-alcoholic drink. These benefits are available upon presentation of the booking confirmation.

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    • Discount on admission to the Franz Gertsch Museum

      Guests receive a 33% discount on admission to the Museum Franz Gertsch after presentation of the booking confirmation.

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    • Discounted admission to the Mys Ämmitau adventure world

      On presentation of your booking confirmation, you can dive into the Miniature Museum for one hour at a reduced rate for CHF 5.

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    • CHF 5 reduction in the pottery Aebi

      Show your booking confirmation and live out your creative hour at the Aebi Pottery with a reduction of CHF 5 per person on the painting workshop.

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    • Reduced admission to the Bernhard Luginbühl Museum

      School classes benefit from an all-inclusive price of CHF 90, including breakfast and admission to the Bernhard Luginbühl Museum. Adults can visit the museum at the reduced admission price of CHF 7. Admission is free for children and young people under 16 years of age. 

      You will receive these discounts if you present your booking confirmation. 

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    • Discount on individual entry to the Emmental show dairy

      Show your booking confirmation and receive a discount of CHF 5 on the individual entry to the Königweg visitor's tour. Children under 11 years are free of charge. Further discounts are cumulative for families 20% and groups 20-25% reduction.

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    • Reduced rental fee on the adventure tour «Play yourself through Burgdorf»

      ith more than 25 posts and a "Play yourself through Burgdorf Rucksack" the tour leads past the sights in the beautiful town of Burgdorf.

      Guests benefit from a reduced rental fee of only CHF 10 per rucksack. Show your booking confirmation at the Tourist Office or at Chrigubeck, Bakery City. 

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    • Minigolf games at children's rate

      All of them play mini-golf at the children's and youth rate of CHF 5 on 18 well-kept courses and a cosy garden pub.

      You can benefit from the reduced price by showing your booking confirmation.

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    • Explore the Burgdorf Castle here

    Grindelwald

    • Guestcard Grindelwald

      Guest card Grindelwald with many discounts and free use of the local buses in addition to reductions for the cable car First and  Pfingstegg

      Guests receive the guest card at check-in.

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    • Backdoor Grindelwald

      Zeige an der Kasse deine Reservationsbestätigung und erhalte 10% auf die Miete und Reparatur von Velos bei Backdoor Grindelwald.

      Learn more

    • Explore the Grindelwald Youth Hostel here

    Gstaad

    • GSTAAD Card

      GSTAAD Card in summer for CHF 19 per day / CHF 9 for children 6-16 years: mountain railways, public transport and various activities included

      The card can be obtained directly at the reception or in the tourist office and at the mountain railways upon presentation of the guest card.

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    • Sports shop Schneeberger✪

      10% Rabatt im Sportgeschäft Schneeberger in Saanen.

      Premium-Mitglieder erhalten einen Gutschein an der Rezeption

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    • Swiss Ski School Gstaad ✪

      5% discount at the official ski school Gstaad

      Premium members mention by telephone that they are staying with us.

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    • [Translate to Englisch:] Bikesport Reuteler ✪

      Attractive Rent a Bike conditions at Bikesport Reuteler.

      Premium members receive a voucher at the reception.

      Learn more

    • Explore the Gstaad-Saanenland Youth Hostel here

    Interlaken

    • Guest card Interlaken

      You can get your guest card at the reception and benefit from numerous discounts and free public transport in Interlaken.

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    • River rafting, canyoning, paragliding and rope park Interlaken

      Show your Hostel Premium Card in the Rope Park and get 5% discount on river rafting, canyoning, paragliding and the Rope Park Interlaken

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    • Lunch-Checks

      We accept lunch checks!

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    • Explore the Interlaken Youth Hostel here

    Leissigen

    • Panorama Card Lake Thun

      Get your Panorama Card Lake Thun at the reception and benefit from numerous discounts (some incl. public transport)

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    • Free surfboard rental ✪

      Pick up your surfboard during the reception opening hours and benefit from the free surfboard rental.

    • Explore the Leissigen Youth Hostel here

  • Delémont

    • JURA PASS

      At the reception you will receive your Jura Pass, with which you can travel through the Jura for free and benefit from discounts on numerous activities throughout the region.

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    • Aventure Jura Parc ✪

      20% discount on all activities (e.g. acrobranche, trail, croquet, paragliding, escape room) by presenting the Hostel Premium Card.

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    • Explore the Delémont Youth Hostel here

    Le Bémont

    • [Translate to Englisch:] JURA PASS

      At the reception you will receive your Jura Pass, with which you can travel through the Jura for free and benefit from discounts on numerous activities throughout the region.

      Find out more

    • Explore the Le Bémont Youth Hostel here

  • Solothurn

    • Culture factory Kofmehl

      Show your Kofmehl concert location ticket at the reception and your day membership will be waived.

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    • Culture Factory Kofmehl ✪

      Show your Hostel Premium Card and get 50% discount on the entrance fee at parties in the Kulturfabrik Kofmehl in Solothurn.

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    • Explore the Solothurn Youth Hostel here

Nordwestschweiz

  • Baden

    • Cityticket Baden

      Cityticket Baden (incl. free use of public transport & swimming pool entrance)

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    • Children's Museum Baden ✪

      Show your city ticket at the museum and you will receive a 10% discount on your admission to the Kindermuseum Baden.

      Find out more

    • Explore the Baden Youth Hostel here

    Beinwil am See

    • Boat rental Männich

      20% discount on a pedalo rental at the boat rental Männich.

      Flyer available at the reception.

      Find out more

    • [Translate to Englisch:] Strandbad Beinwil am See ✪

      Free admission to the lido Beinwil am See right next door. Access directly from the youth hostel garden with key card.

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    • Explore the Beinwil am See Youth Hostel here

  • Basel

    • WWF nature discovery set

      WWF nature discovery set for school classes (free loan). The set is available on request at the reception desk.

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    • BaselCard

      Free public transport and 50% discount in most museums.

      Every guest receives the BaselCard at check-in for the entire duration of their stay, including the day of arrival and departure. The reservation confirmation entitles you to use 2nd class public transport on the day of arrival from the EuroAirport or Basel railway stations (zones 10 and 13/EuroAirport) to the hostel. On arrival you will then receive the BaselCard including public transport ticket for the entire stay including the day of departure.

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    • Lunch-Checks

      We accept Lunch-Checks!

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    • Explore the Basel Youth Hostel here

East Switzerland

  • Davos

    • Davos Klosters Card

      With the Davos Klosters Card you can benefit from numerous discounts and activities from the guest programme (e.g. free public transport and discount on mountain railways in the set of the summer, free guided tours and courses)

      Every guest receives the Davos Kloster Card at check-in.

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    • Bernina Express

      Receive a CHF 12 voucher per person for the Bernina Express at the reception desk as well as other discounts on other RhB lines

    • Home matches of HC Davos

      Order your tickets at Davos Youth Hostel and get a 20% discount on tickets for home matches of HC Davos (without Spenglercup)

    • Discount on ski equipment at Andrist Intersport Davos

      Show your guest card at the cash desk at Andrist Intersport and receive a 15% discount on rental items.

      Find out more

    • Explore the Davos Youth Hostel

    Klosters

    • Davos Klosters Card

      With the Davos Klosters Card you can benefit from numerous discounts and activities from the guest programme (e.g. free public transport, free guided tours and courses)

      Every guest receives the Davos Kloster Card at check-in.

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    • Andrist Sport ✪

      Show your reservation confirmation at the cash desk and get 15% discount on winter sports equipment at Andrist Sport.

      Find out more

    • Explore the Klosters Youth Hostel here

    Pontresina

    • Mountain railways included

      If you book more than one night, the mountain railway ticket is included. Enjoy your holiday with the "mountain railways included" offer. There is no cheaper way to get to the top: Guests who spend more than one night receive the mountain railway ticket for the up to 13 mountain railways for passenger transport in Engadin St. Moritz included. Validity: May to October (excluding use of the pistes when skiing), with the second consecutive night in the same hotel. Subject to change without notice.

      Find out more

    • Snow-Deal: Engadine mountain railways

      Buy your ski pass at least 15 days before the ski day and benefit from up to 30% discount - even in the high season. The prices for day and multi-day tickets vary depending on demand on the day of validity. Especially for children, teenagers and when booking single ski days we recommend the Snow-Deal, otherwise the offer "Sleep + Ski" may be more advantageous.

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    • Sleep + Ski in Pontresina and St. Moritz

      Ski pass included for CHF 45 per person and day offer bookable only for the entire duration of your stay in the period from 19 October 2019 to the end of the season. Use of public transport within the Upper Engadine Transport Association included.

      Book Sleep + Ski on your arrival.

      PS. When booking individual skiing days within the duration of your stay, as well as for children and teenagers, we recommend the Snow-Deal - booking early is worthwhile.

    • WWF nature discovery set

      The set is available free of charge on request at the reception desk.

      Find out more

    • Explore the Pontresina Youth Hostel here

    Scuol

    • Car transport and free village bus

      Throughout the year, Vereina tickets for the car transport are discounted and during the winter season there is a free village bus.

      Tickets available at the reception or request by mail.

    • Bogn Engiadina and Roman-Irish bath ✪

      10% discount on admission to the Bogn Engiadina and the Roman-Irish bath.

      Tickets available at the reception.


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    • River Rafting with Engadin Adventure ✪

      10% discount on river rafting with Engadin Adventure

      Tickets available at the reception.

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    • WWF nature discovery set

      The set is available free of charge on request at the reception desk.

      Find out more

    • Explore the Scuol Youth Hostel here

    Sils i.D.

    • Castle complex Hohen Rätien

      Reduced admission to the castle complex Hohen Rätien.

      Fill in the form at the youth hostel to benefit from the discount.

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    • Thusis forest swimming pool

      Reduced admission to the Thusis forest swimming pool.

      Guests receive an identity card at the youth hostel.

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    • Kiosk in Viamala

      "Blutzger" (Bon) for the kiosk in Viamala.

      Receipts are available from the hostel manager.

    • Explore the Sils i.D. Youth Hostel here

    Sta. Maria

    St. Moritz

    • Snow-Deal: Upper Engadine mountain railways

      Buy your ski pass at least 15 days before the ski day and benefit from up to 30% discount - even in the high season.

      The prices for day and multi-day tickets vary depending on demand on the day of validity.

      Especially for children, teenagers and when booking single ski days we recommend the Snow-Deal, otherwise the offer "Sleep + Ski" may be more advantageous.

      Find out more

    • [Translate to Englisch:] Sleep + Ski in Pontresina und St. Moritz

      Ski pass included for CHF 45 per person and day offer bookable only for the entire duration of your stay in the period from 19 October 2019 to the end of the season. Use of public transport within the Upper Engadine Transport Association included.

      Book Sleep + Ski online with your room booking or on arrival.

      PS. When booking individual skiing days within the duration of your stay, as well as for children and young people, we recommend the Snow-Deal - booking early is worthwhile.

      Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

    • Suvretta Snowsports School

      Cross-country skiing sport camps with yoga, fitness and wellness at interesting conditions.

      Find out more

    • Explore the St. Moritz Youth Hostel here

    Trin

    Valbella-Lenzerheide

  • Stein am Rhein

    • River Bike Stein am Rhein

      Discount on bike rental at River Bike Stein am Rhein

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    • Smilestones - Miniature world at the Rhine Falls

      20% discount on admission by presenting the receipt/booking confirmation of the accommodation.

      Adults (from 16 years) CHF 15.20 (instead of CHF 19.-) per person
      Students (with ID) CHF 13.60 (instead of CHF 17.-) per person
      Children (6-15 years) CHF 9.60 (instead of CHF 12.- ) per person

      Find out more

    • City tour in Stein am Rhein

      Show your reservation confirmation at the tourist office and receive 10% on every public guided tour in Stein am Rhein

      Find out more

    • Explore the Stein am Rhein Youth Hostel here

    Schaffhausen

    • Smilestones - Miniature world at the Rhine Falls

      20% discount on admission by presenting the receipt/booking confirmation of the accommodation.

      Adults (from 16 years) CHF 15.20 (instead of CHF 19.-) per person
      Students (with ID) CHF 13.60 (instead of CHF 17.-) per person
      Children (6-15 years) CHF 9.60 (instead of CHF 12.- ) per person

      Find out more

    • Explore the Schaffhausen Youth Hostel here

  • St. Gallen

    • Free public transport

      Get your free public transport ticket for zones 210, 211, 231 at the reception.

    • East Switzerland guest card | Available while stocks last!

      You will receive the guest card completely free of charge from 2 overnight stays. Benefit from over 80 holiday experiences and public transport for free. 

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    • Explore the St. Gallen Youth Hostel here

    Rapperswil-Jona

  • Kreuzlingen

    • Canoe rental

      Show your reservation confirmation and get 10% discount on your canoe rental in Kreuzlingen

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    • Minigolf

      Show your reservation confirmation and get 10% discount at the minigolf course in Kreuzlingen

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    • WWF nature discovery set

      The set is available free of charge on request at the reception desk.

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    • Planetarium and observatory

      Show your reservation confirmation and get 10% discount on the entrance fee to the planetarium and observatory Kreuzlingen

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    • East Switzerland guest card | Available while stocks last!

      You will receive the guest card completely free of charge from 2 overnight stays. Benefit from over 80 holiday experiences and public transport for free. 

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    • Explore the Kreuzlingen Youth Hostel here

    Romanshorn

    • Seaside resort Romanshorn

      Get your free entrance to the seaside resort Romanshorn at the reception (from 2 nights).

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    • Sea Life

      Book directly at Romanshorn Youth Hostel and get a discount on Sea Life in Constance

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    • East Switzerland guest card | Available while stocks last!

      You will receive the guest card completely free of charge from 2 overnight stays. Benefit from over 80 holiday experiences and public transport for free. 

      Learn more

    • Explore the Romanshorn Youth Hostel here

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