Plans for Switzerland

[Lee]

Afternoon all,

What's everyone's plans for next week?

Who's staying in Luzern, Zurich or Basle on the Wednesday night, who's in the know for bars to consider (and what's everyone thinking for match day in Luzern?)

Expecting to see us in every city and various bars across Switzerland most of next week :cb:greengrin

[lyonhibs]

Anyone staying in Zurich on the Wednesday night, see the thread a bit further down the forum - in short, a boozer called Kennedys by the train station for a few beers etc. In general, I know plenty about Zurich options/things to do.

Also have travelled on Swiss trains literally thousands of times so feel free to PM me with any relevant questions

[Hermit Crab]

Wednesday

Up with the lark

Flights to Basel via London

Dump bags

Get pished

Yodel like ****

jack the rippers

Eat some cheese

Sleep

Thursday

Wake up with the fear

Check phone for embarrassing messages

Skip breakfast

Back on it

Train to Lucerne

Meet in a square

Game

Just make the last train

Late night bevy in Basel.

Friday

Wake up with the fear again

check phone for embarrassing messages again

Skip breakfast

Back on it

Tan whats left of the spending kitty

Flights home via London like a burst couch.

[Hibbyradge]

Wednesday

Up with the lark

Flights to Basel via London

Dump bags

Get pished

Yodel like ****

jack the rippers

Eat some cheese

Sleep

Thursday

Wake up with the fear

Check phone for embarrassing messages

Skip breakfast

Back on it

Train to Lucerne

Meet in a square

Game

Just make the last train

Late night bevy in Basel.

Friday

Wake up with the fear again

check phone for embarrassing messages again

Skip breakfast

Back on it

Tan whats left of the spending kitty

Flights home via London like a burst couch.

You missed "Post some ***** on hibs.net". :greengrin

[the_ginger_hibee]

Will get to Luzern for 8/9pm Wednesday, flying EDI - Cologne - Zurich. Hopefully beers & food in Mr Pickwicks or nearby.

Probably be outside Mr Pickwicks or somewhere looking out to the Chapel Bridge, or wherever everyone is congregating, with a carryout all Thursday until game.

Fly back to Edinburgh first thing Friday from Zurich via Dusseldorf. Home for 2pm Friday afternoon.

[Lancs Harp]

Night in with the comrades on hibs.net

[Silversand]

Is a carryout near Pickwicks allowed?

Presume we'll not be allowed to sit on their seats with a carryout [emoji1787]

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[lyonhibs]

Is a carryout near Pickwicks allowed?

Presume we'll not be allowed to sit on their seats with a carryout [emoji1787]

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Haha the former yes, the latter no

[the_ginger_hibee]

Is a carryout near Pickwicks allowed?

Presume we'll not be allowed to sit on their seats with a carryout [emoji1787]

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The Djugardens fans did that and also St Johnstone back when they were there. Drinking outside is allowed and the walkway around the Reuss, where the pub sits, looks very open and ideal. Plus my wallet is not made for Swiss pint prices unfortunately :greengrin

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[Silversand]

The Djugardens fans did that and also St Johnstone back when they were there. Drinking outside is allowed and the walkway around the Reuss, where the pub sits, looks very open and ideal. Plus my wallet is made for Swiss pint prices unfortunately :greengrin

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[Benny Brazil]

Weds Edin to Lyon red eye flight. Overnight stay in Geneva with friends. Drive to Lucerne Thurs morning, dump bags in hotel on outskirts of Lucerne then head to wherever the party is then to the game.
Back to hotel, then drive back to Geneva Fri morning for the flight back to Edin

[Mr Grieves]

I'm doing all this solo because my usual hibby pals can't go for various reasons (son's first week at secondary school, maw's working) so if anybody is looking for a pal :greengrin:

Thursday morning I'm flying Edinburgh to Basel via Frankfurt arriving around 11. Staying in Luzern.

Friday I'm heading up to Mannheim by train and heading to FC Kaiserslautern v Elversberg.

Saturday I'm heading to Stuttgart for the game against Bochum. Train to Frankfurt airport after the game and flight back to Edinburgh

[Mr Grieves]

One for our resident Swiss hibbies, does this on the match ticket mean public transport is included?

Inkl. OV 3h for und nach dem Spiel in Der Passepartout Zone 10 (2 klasse)

[lyonhibs]

One for our resident Swiss hibbies, does this on the match ticket mean public transport is included?

Inkl. OV 3h for und nach dem Spiel in Der Passepartout Zone 10 (2 klasse)

Yes. OV = Öffentliche Verkehr which means public transport

[Hermit Crab]

Yes. OV = Öffentliche Verkehr which means public transport


Does that include trains like in Germany?

Basel to Lucerne free with a match ticket?

[lyonhibs]

Does that include trains like in Germany?

Basel to Lucerne free with a match ticket?

No no, the other part of the sentence quoted is basically saying it's valid in the local zone system only, presumably Luzern centre out to the stadium

[lyonhibs]

Does that include trains like in Germany?

Basel to Lucerne free with a match ticket?

Map attached, you get zone 10 free travel with the ticket only. Including any train journeys within that zone.

[Fanforlife]

Anyone staying in Zurich on the Wednesday night, see the thread a bit further down the forum - in short, a boozer called Kennedys by the train station for a few beers etc. In general, I know plenty about Zurich options/things to do.

Also have travelled on Swiss trains literally thousands of times so feel free to PM me with any relevant questionsis it possible to get on train latter than one you booked,tickets say have to use booked train but ours is tight at 22.42pm,shan consequences or worth taking chance?

[Irish_Steve]

Wednesday

Up with the lark

Flights to Basel via London

Dump bags

Get pished

Yodel like ****

jack the rippers

Eat some cheese

Sleep

Thursday

Wake up with the fear

Check phone for embarrassing messages

Skip breakfast

Back on it

Train to Lucerne

Meet in a square

Game

Just make the last train

Late night bevy in Basel.

Friday

Wake up with the fear again

check phone for embarrassing messages again

Skip breakfast

Back on it

Tan whats left of the spending kitty

Flights home via London like a burst couch.

“Tan what’s left of the kitty” - do you know how effing expensive Switzerland is

[MacBean]

Wednesday:
8.20am EDI - AMS
12.35 AMS - BAS arrive 1.50pm local time.
Shuttle bus from airport to train station, and on the next train through to Lucerne
Check in - 2 nights in an apartment.
Quick glesga wash and down to mr pickwicks and surrounding area for drinks til the wee hours with any Lucerne based Hibees

Thursday -
Awake in a drunken slumber, hit the coop next to our apartment for walking/ carry oot drinks and head back down to Mr Pickwicks area and get on it.
Head to game, into the next round, back to centre and celebrate somewhere.

Friday:
Up and out, train back to Basel, find somewhere to relax for food and drinks for a good few hours, then back out to airport

6.25pm BAS-AMS
10pm AMS - EDI (arrive 10.25pm local time)

[RMQ1967]

Thursday 6pm - head to the O2 Academy with tickets booked about 7 months ago 😩.
7pm - watch Devo farewell concert - always wanted to see them & don't want to pass up the opportunity.
Try to avoid looking at mt phone or hearing the result until I see it on the iPlayer 😬

[Colr]

Do they have a yodelling section?

[Lancs Harp]

Can we close this thread its making me insanely jealous and sick.

Enjoy fellas, you lucky, lucky barstewards.

[BoyledEgg]

Thursday
8.50am Glasgow to London City 10.20am
11.45am London City to Zurich 2.20pm.
Train form Zurich to Lucerne

Friday
Some sightseeing around Zurich before getting 19.15 flight back.

Anyone heading to Lucerne from Zurich around 3ish on Thursday?

[Ringothedog]

Wed
10:00 train to London
15:00 train to Gatwick
17:50 flight to Basel arrive at 20:30
Shuttle to Basel train station
22:00 train to Luzern arrive at 23:00
Couple of pints and then taxi to apartment to check in

[Cardinal G]

Tuesday 12.30 me and Lassie drive from Gateshead to Manchester for flight out to Basel on 18.15, arriving 21.30 to go to Apartment next to Basel train station.

Wednesday morning train to Zurich to do a bit of sight seeing, back late afternoon to meet up in evening with any Hibs fans in Basel.

Thursday mid morning head thru to Lucerne for Match meeting up with fellow Hibs fans wherever were congregating. Hopeful making last train at 23.45 back to Basel.

Friday spend day round Basel before getting 21.30 flight back to Manchester to then drive hope to Gateshead.

Saturday detoxing......

[weecounty hibby]

Flight 12.55 Glasgow to Heathrow.

15.30 flight Basel arriving 18.10.

Train to Lucerne. Hopefully a few beers on Wednesday night.
Thursday will be full of beer, anxiety, singing, worrying and ultimately celebrating 🤞

Friday, train to Basel. Return 19.45 to London

22.00 flight to Glasgow arriving 23.20

[lyonhibs]

Wednesday, wake up get kids breakfast, go to work.

9-5 pretending I'm working, actually scouring.net all day.

Go home, dinner, help with the bedtime process then walk the 200 metres to Kennedys to meet up with a few who are staying that night in Zurich - all welcome.

Thursday same as Wednesday except for the 14h30 train from Zug to Luzern, ETA at Pickwick's Parade circa 15h10. Then try to not get myself into that much of a state that my wife divorces me 😅🍻🍻

To say I'm excited and full on overjoyed about this draw would be a mild understatement

[big gogs]

I'm doing all this solo because my usual hibby pals can't go for various reasons (son's first week at secondary school, maw's working) so if anybody is looking for a pal :greengrin:

Thursday morning I'm flying Edinburgh to Basel via Frankfurt arriving around 11. Staying in Luzern.

Friday I'm heading up to Mannheim by train and heading to FC Kaiserslautern v Elversberg.

Saturday I'm heading to Stuttgart for the game against Bochum. Train to Frankfurt airport after the game and flight back to Edinburgh
Leaving Edinburgh airport 6 25 to London then Zurich ,staying in hotel at the airport,leaving Wednesday back Friday night,see you all there.

[Hermit Crab]

Flight 12.55 Glasgow to Heathrow.

15.30 flight Basel arriving 18.10.

Train to Lucerne. Hopefully a few beers on Wednesday night.
Thursday will be full of beer, anxiety, singing, worrying and ultimately celebrating 🤞

Friday, train to Basel. Return 19.45 to London

22.00 flight to Glasgow arriving 23.20


I'm on those 2 flight as well mate, along with my old man and 5 others. :aok:

We get the 22:00 back to Edinburgh from Heathrow.

[Hermit Crab]

Tuesday 12.30 me and Lassie drive from Gateshead to Manchester for flight out to Basel on 18.15, arriving 21.30 to go to Apartment next to Basel train station.

Wednesday morning train to Zurich to do a bit of sight seeing, back late afternoon to meet up in evening with any Hibs fans in Basel.

Thursday mid morning head thru to Lucerne for Match meeting up with fellow Hibs fans wherever were congregating. Hopeful making last train at 23.45 back to Basel.

Friday spend day round Basel before getting 21.30 flight back to Manchester to then drive hope to Gateshead.

Saturday detoxing......


Last train is 23:54. :aok:

[gegs70]

Head for Glasgow - 6am flight glasgow to frankfurt a wee stopover .. then to Zurich arrive around 2pm. Chilled afternoon maybe do some sight seeing... Grab some Toblerone and sort out train tickets to Luzern.

[Hermit Crab]

Map attached, you get zone 10 free travel with the ticket only. Including any train journeys within that zone.

Brilliant, thanks.


“Tan what’s left of the kitty” - do you know how effing expensive Switzerland is


I know, Im budgeting on 200CHF a day.:boo hoo:

[weecounty hibby]

I'm on those 2 flight as well mate, along with my old man and 5 others. :aok:

We get the 22:00 back to Edinburgh from Heathrow.

Excellent!! See you in London

[CentreLine]

Afternoon all,

What's everyone's plans for next week?

Who's staying in Luzern, Zurich or Basle on the Wednesday night, who's in the know for bars to consider (and what's everyone thinking for match day in Luzern?)

Expecting to see us in every city and various bars across Switzerland most of next week :cb:greengrin

Don’t stay in the Hotel Basilea in Zurich.
In 1996 my son was playing for the Scotland Under 16s in Switzerland. I didn’t want to let on I was going to watch him so was a bit cryptic when asking information about their plans. Best he could do was tell me the squad was staying in the Hotel Basilea. He actually had the phone number too so I noted that down.
I landed late in Zurich and had got myself a really cheap hotel as close as I could find to the Hotel Basilea. Arrived there after dark and thought I’d check out their hotel. Turns out this place was right in the middle of the red lights district, not only that but the ground floor of the hotel was advertising sez shows inside. I couldn’t believe it and decided to call at reception (no really, I was concerned).
This is where it got a worse. I had a little bit of German so went to the night porter on the front desk and tried to explain I was looking for the Scottish Under 16s 😖
Maybe my poor German saved me but he didn’t seem to understand and was adamant there were no under 16s there.

I returned to my own hotel and phoned the telephone number my son had said was for their hotel, demanding to talk to someone on the Scotland coaching staff. Turned out the Hotel Basilea was a perfectly respectable place about 40 miles outside of Zurich.

I got to the game and it ended in a 2-2 draw. More importantly, I didn’t go back to the Hotel Basilea, Zurich and I have been a lot more careful with my broken German ever since.

Zurich and Lucern, both great cities but steer clear of the Hotel Basilea, Zurich.

[Bridge hibs]

Don’t stay in the Hotel Basilea in Zurich.
In 1996 my son was playing for the Scotland Under 16s in Switzerland. I didn’t want to let on I was going to watch him so was a bit cryptic when asking information about their plans. Best he could do was tell me the squad was staying in the Hotel Basilea. He actually had the phone number too so I noted that down.
I landed late in Zurich and had got myself a really cheap hotel as close as I could find to the Hotel Basilea. Arrived there after dark and thought I’d check out their hotel. Turns out this place was right in the middle of the red lights district, not only that but the ground floor of the hotel was advertising sez shows inside. I couldn’t believe it and decided to call at reception (no really, I was concerned).
This is where it got a worse. I had a little bit of German so went to the night porter on the front desk and tried to explain I was looking for the Scottish Under 16s 😖
Maybe my poor German saved me but he didn’t seem to understand and was adamant there were no under 16s there.

I returned to my own hotel and phoned the telephone number my son had said was for their hotel, demanding to talk to someone on the Scotland coaching staff. Turned out the Hotel Basilea was a perfectly respectable place about 40 miles outside of Zurich.

I got to the game and it ended in a 2-2 draw. More importantly, I didn’t go back to the Hotel Basilea, Zurich and I have been a lot more careful with my broken German ever since.

Zurich and Lucern, both great cities but steer clear of the Hotel Basilea, Zurich.Erm whats the hotel Basilea Zurich phone number, asking for a friend 🤭

[CentreLine]

Erm whats the hotel Basilea Zurich phone number, asking for a friend 🤭

🤣

[Hermit Crab]

If you can handle the traveling I found a journey to/from Lucerne for under £300 (not including hotel on Thursday night or spending money obvs)

Wednesday

14:35 flight from Edinburgh to Hamburg. £74

22:07 overnight train from Hamburg to Lucerne changing at Basel and Zofigen £61.50

Friday

12:18 train from Lucerne to Turin airport changing at Milan £79

22:45 flight from Turin to Edinburgh £72

Comes in at £286.50.

Long journey but much cheaper than buying direct flights which are £599.

[Sweep]

Drive 6 hours to Bristol

18.10 Bristol to Basel arriving 20.50 on Wednesday
overnight in the Ibis at the airport.

10am train to Lucerne straight to where everyone is meeting.
Game
Pub
Bus to the Holiday inn Neuenkirch (15 mins)

Friday train back to Basel in morning and spending the day in Basel

21.20 flight to Bristol arriving 22.05

6 hour drive back up the road, short sleep then work at 11am on Saturday

[lyonhibs]

For anyone doing the "fly to Milan then train " route, there's been a derailment in the Gotthard tunnel which means your train will be going over the scenic route that takes an hour' longer

[Johnny_Leith]

06:00 Edinburgh to Basel via Frankfurt on Thursday.

Train to Lucerne and stay the night there.

Train to Basel on Friday, stay the night there.

Fly back on Saturday afternoon.

[I'm_cabbaged]

is it possible to get on train latter than one you booked,tickets say have to use booked train but ours is tight at 22.42pm,shan consequences or worth taking chance?

Not sure about that C, but my youngest is just back after 3 years and I’m sure he said you can’t buy a ticket on a train, if you get caught you get charged a ton or something stupid like that. Hopefully LH can clear this up

[St Pauli Hibee]

Wednesday:
8.20am EDI - AMS
12.35pm AMS - BAS arrive 1.50pm
Shuttle bus from airport to train station, next train through to Luzern
Check in - 2 nights at Pickwick's Hotel, which sounds very convenient indeed.
Take the long walk downstairs for a bite to eat & drinks with fellow Hibees.

Thursday -
Grab a bite to eat & a carryout from the Coop for the day. Meet fellow Hibees for pre match festivities
March to game, pump the Swiss, back to centre for after match celebration.

Friday:
Up early doors for train back to Basel for flight home via Paris.

11.20am - 12.35pm BAS-PAR
15.25 -16.15 PAR - EDI

[Mainstandman]

is it possible to get on train latter than one you booked,tickets say have to use booked train but ours is tight at 22.42pm,shan consequences or worth taking chance?

If you have booked a specific train, like on the super save fare, it’s for only that train. The full price fares, point to point ticket, allow you to get any train.

Think it’s like 90CHF fine if you don’t have a ticket. the app for all travel easy to get an e-ticket.

[Hermit Crab]

Excellent!! See you in London


We have about 5 hours in between flights on the way out, we are planning to jump on the tube to the 1st or 2nd stop out of Heathrow, Hounslow I think and go for a bite to eat and a few jars before heading back to the airport.

[Hermit Crab]

If you have booked a specific train, like on the super save fare, it’s for only that train. The full price fares, point to point ticket, allow you to get any train.

Think it’s like 90CHF fine if you don’t have a ticket. the app for all travel easy to get an e-ticket.


Assuming theres a proper ticket office in Basel main station as I have reduced rate privilege railway travel passes for Europe but these can only be used when buying from a ticket office in person.

[weecounty hibby]

We have about 5 hours in between flights on the way out, we are planning to jump on the tube to the 1st or 2nd stop out of Heathrow, Hounslow I think and go for a bite to eat and a few jars before heading back to the airport.
We gave just an hour and 29 mins between flights so it'll just be off one plane and on the other for us

[greencaps70]

Thursday
8.50am Glasgow to London City 10.20am
11.45am London City to Zurich 2.20pm.
Train form Zurich to Lucerne

Friday
Some sightseeing around Zurich before getting 19.15 flight back.

Anyone heading to Lucerne from Zurich around 3ish on Thursday?
Hi we are going on same flight as you on thursday so can meet up if you want have you booked train yet or do we just wait until we get there cheers

[Hermit Crab]

We gave just an hour and 29 mins between flights so it'll just be off one plane and on the other for us


I booked the cheapest flights and going out the cheapest was the 08:10 in the morning to Heathrow. No big deal really, plenty time to connect and get a few beers. As its BA right through any mishaps and they'll look after us. BA are a cut above the rest of the airlines imo. Much prefer to fly with them.

[MacBean]

Wednesday:
8.20am EDI - AMS
12.35pm AMS - BAS arrive 1.50pm
Shuttle bus from airport to train station, next train through to Luzern
Check in - 2 nights at Pickwick's Hotel, which sounds very convenient indeed.
Take the long walk downstairs for a bite to eat & drinks with fellow Hibees.

Thursday -
Grab a bite to eat & a carryout from the Coop for the day. Meet fellow Hibees for pre match festivities
March to game, pump the Swiss, back to centre for after match celebration.

Friday:
Up early doors for train back to Basel for flight home via Paris.

11.20am - 12.35pm BAS-PAR
15.25 -16.15 PAR - EDI

On the same flight out, think there’s 7 of us in our group going that route

[Largshibby]

For anyone doing the "fly to Milan then train " route, there's been a derailment in the Gotthard tunnel which means your train will be going over the scenic route that takes an hour' longer

That’s a great spot LH. We’re going that way and didn’t know. Swissrail saying disruption until at least the16th. Our train from Milan is at 08:10 so plenty time but could be 5/6 hours on the train!!

[18ErinGoBragh75]

Police on high alert

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/hibs-fans-swiss-police-red-30679766

[lyonhibs]

Not sure about that C, but my youngest is just back after 3 years and I’m sure he said you can’t buy a ticket on a train, if you get caught you get charged a ton or something stupid like that. Hopefully LH can clear this up

Do not try to buy tickets on the train, the penalities for doing so are punitive to put it mildly.

Download the SBB app and link it to a card and you can buy them easily. There's also a feature where you just swipe and activate a feature that's basedon GPS and charges you at the end of your journey the right price depending on your ticket type etc

[Hermit Crab]

Police on high alert

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/hibs-fans-swiss-police-red-30679766



High alert, what a pile of *****. There won't be any trouble unless their ultras start on us which I don't think they will. We are there for a bevy and a good time. Not fighting. There was no trouble that I heard of when they visited on Thursday.

[hibbie02]

Are match tickets for Thursday paper or downloads?


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[Bridge hibs]

High alert, what a pile of *****. There won't be any trouble unless their ultras start on us which I don't think they will. We are there for a bevy and a good time. Not fighting. There was trouble that I heard of when they visited on Thursday.

If they caused trouble on Thursday whats to say there wont be any next week ? If they have a reputation, as per that report then why would next Thursday be any different ? I totally get the majority of hibs fans travelling will be well behaved and just want a good time but we also have a few bams in our support, hopefully everyone has a good time

[Cardinal G]

Are match tickets for Thursday paper or downloads?


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Paper, mines came this morning paid £7.30 for special delivery but posted thru letter box as normal, not bothered as I'm just pleased to have them.

[hibbie02]

Paper, mines came this morning paid £7.30 for special delivery but posted thru letter box as normal, not bothered as I'm just pleased to have them.

Bugger! Not sure I could get one delivered down here in time….

Doesn’t matter, I’m don’t appear to have the right sort of client account. Not the right privileges!


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[B.H.F.C]

Do not try to buy tickets on the train, the penalities for doing so are punitive to put it mildly.

Download the SBB app and link it to a card and you can buy them easily. There's also a feature where you just swipe and activate a feature that's basedon GPS and charges you at the end of your journey the right price depending on your ticket type etc

Is it usually quite quick getting through passport control etc at Zurich? And is the train station at airport handy?

Just looking at booking train tickets (can book them on Trainline app) but don’t want to cut it too fine for flight getting in.

[Cardinal G]

I got mine in 2nd batch, living in Gateshead collecting was an issue. Called Ticket office and Paul couldn't have been more helpful when I explained, this was 1400 and he arranged for them to go into 1620 post collection.
If you call Monday you may have time if you pay the £7.30 for recorded 1st class , as I say it worked a treat for me.

[Chorley Hibee]

Driving down to London on Tuesday night, flight to Zurich on Wednesday morning.

Fly back to London on Saturday afternoon, drive back up the road and then Easter Road again the following day.

[lyonhibs]

Is it usually quite quick getting through passport control etc at Zurich? And is the train station at airport handy?

Just looking at booking train tickets (can book them on Trainline app) but don’t want to cut it too fine for flight getting in.

My record is about 15 minutes from landing to being sat on a train. That was pre Brexit though.

Train station is part of the airport, there's no shuttle or whatever to get to it.

[B.H.F.C]

My record is about 15 minutes from landing to bring sat on a train. That was pre Brexit though.

Train station is part of the airport, there's no shuttle or whatever to get to it.

Perfect, cheers.

[Hermit Crab]

If they caused trouble on Thursday whats to say there wont be any next week ? If they have a reputation, as per that report then why would next Thursday be any different ? I totally get the majority of hibs fans travelling will be well behaved and just want a good time but we also have a few bams in our support, hopefully everyone has a good time


Sorry, I meant they didn't cause any trouble that I heard of.

OP now edited.

[Bridge hibs]

Sorry, I meant they didn't cause any trouble that I heard of.

OP now edited.Ah no probs mate 👍

[MacBean]

Packed and ready to go, excitement picking up again after a dismal display on Sunday

[Fanforlife]

Not sure about that C, but my youngest is just back after 3 years and I’m sure he said you can’t buy a ticket on a train, if you get caught you get charged a ton or something stupid like that. Hopefully LH can clear this up
Just seen your reply m8,cheers for that. Thing is train we booked is actually dearer than the last train from Luzern fingers crossed they can see no intention of defrauding etc.

[Cysat]

Drive 6 hours to Bristol18.10 Bristol to Basel arriving 20.50 on Wednesdayovernight in the Ibis at the airport.10am train to Lucerne straight to where everyone is meeting.GamePubBus to the Holiday inn Neuenkirch (15 mins)Friday train back to Basel in morning and spending the day in Basel21.20 flight to Bristol arriving 22.056 hour drive back up the road, short sleep then work at 11am on SaturdayJust FYI: Never heard of anyone staying at the Holiday Inn Neuenkirch which is located on a motorway rest stop with no public transport. It is literally in the middle of nowhere. Closest bus stop is about a 20 minutes walk in total darkness away, passing some farms. A Uber would cost you around 35-45 CHF I'd say. But in the morning you could also have a stop at the Lake 'Sempachersee' and take a train from Sempach-Neuenkirch then. Or visit the little old town of Sursee and take a direct train from there. There is a Holiday Inn Express as well just a few hundret meters from the stadium as an alternative. (just in case you have some loyalty points program or anything like this going on with the brand)

[Power]

There is a large river in the middle of the city. On one side of the river is the old town and on the other side is the new town. The old town, to the North of the city, is recommended for Hibs fans. Pickwicks, Shamrock and Anfield pubs all good locations.
If all the fans want to meet at the same place, the "Mühleplatz" is the square area nearby. This is a bigger place with restaurants and Co-op nearby.

New Town to the South is the area of the Luzern fans.

[Sweep]

Just FYI: Never heard of anyone staying at the Holiday Inn Neuenkirch which is located on a motorway rest stop with no public transport. It is literally in the middle of nowhere. Closest bus stop is about a 20 minutes walk in total darkness away, passing some farms. A Uber would cost you around 35-45 CHF I'd say. But in the morning you could also have a stop at the Lake 'Sempachersee' and take a train from Sempach-Neuenkirch then. Or visit the little old town of Sursee and take a direct train from there. There is a Holiday Inn Express as well just a few hundret meters from the stadium as an alternative. (just in case you have some loyalty points program or anything like this going on with the brand)

Thanks, i didnt realise is was so far out of the centre. We will get an Uber as we cant cancel without losing the money for the booking.

[Kojock]

Like a bairn on Christmas Eve 😂

Wed, 16/08/23
06:00 flight - Edi-Amsterdam-Zurich (KLM)

12:15 Train,
Zurich - Kriens Mattenhoff

3 nights Holiday Inn Express Krien, Lucerne

Sat, 19/08/23
O7:10 Train to Zurich
10.20am flight - Zurich-Copenhagen-Edi (SAS)

[Kojock]

Just FYI: Never heard of anyone staying at the Holiday Inn Neuenkirch which is located on a motorway rest stop with no public transport. It is literally in the middle of nowhere. Closest bus stop is about a 20 minutes walk in total darkness away, passing some farms. A Uber would cost you around 35-45 CHF I'd say. But in the morning you could also have a stop at the Lake 'Sempachersee' and take a train from Sempach-Neuenkirch then. Or visit the little old town of Sursee and take a direct train from there. There is a Holiday Inn Express as well just a few hundret meters from the stadium as an alternative. (just in case you have some loyalty points program or anything like this going on with the brand)

Nearly made the same mistake. Booked into the Holiday Inn Express, Krien about a 15 minute walk from the stadium. Cost double what the HIE Neuenkirch cost.

[SteveHFC]

2 and a half hours untill we head off for luton airport to catch the 7:10 to zurich in morning

[Chorley Hibee]

Setting off for overnight to drive to London in a few hours.

09:25 flight to Zurich from London City tomorrow morning.

[MacBean]

Safe travels everyone, see you over there. Should be in Luzern by 4/5 tomorrow 👌🏼

[Swedish hibee]

I'm on the Grenoble - Zurich train early Thursday morning, then staying overnight in Luzern. Look forward to seeing everyone. C'mon the Hibees!

[DH1875]

I'm on the Grenoble - Zurich train early Thursday morning, then staying overnight in Luzern. Look forward to seeing everyone. C'mon the Hibees!

Do you not need to change trains in Geneva to get to Zurich? Then you need to get train from Zurich to Luzern.....can you not get a train from Geneva straight to Luzern?

[Cardinal G]

Checked in, 1st beer of night opposite Basel station, be warned lads and lasses it's flipping baking over here, right now at 2230 23 degrees.

[B.H.F.C]

Checked in, 1st beer of night opposite Basel station, be warned lads and lasses it's flipping baking over here, right now at 2230 23 degrees.

Never mind the heat, how much did the beer cost?

[LunasBoots]

Checked in, 1st beer of night opposite Basel station, be warned lads and lasses it's flipping baking over here, right now at 2230 23 degrees.

Enjoy your time out there, certainly not missing much on the weather front back home 😀

[Cysat]

Do you not need to change trains in Geneva to get to Zurich? Then you need to get train from Zurich to Luzern.....can you not get a train from Geneva straight to Luzern?
Direct train from Geneva to Luzern every hour. Passing by one of the most scenic tracks in the country in the middle of the wineyards above the Lake Geneva.

[MacBean]

In case anyone missed it, looks like Hibs have confirmed Pickwicks and Muhlenplatz as suggested meet up areas for before the game (and tomorrow night).https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1691480870102740992?s=20

[Cardinal G]

Never mind the heat, how much did the beer cost?Used my Monzo card so just checked, 2 pints cost £12.02

[Hermit Crab]

Used my Monzo card so just checked, 2 pints cost £12.02£6.01 a pint. I mind when the corrie inn put the price of a pint of 70 shilling up to £2.01 and there was an outcry.

[LaMotta]

In case anyone missed it, looks like Hibs have confirmed Pickwicks and Muhlenplatz as suggested meet up areas for before the game (and tomorrow night).https://twitter.com/HibernianFC/status/1691480870102740992?s=20Looks like Carlsberg to drink, probably... https://www.pickwick.ch/beer/

[LaMotta]

Wed - Edinburgh Dublin - 09.05 - 10:10 then Dublin Zurich - 12:40 - 15:55, staying Ibis styles Zurich City Centre.Thurs - Morning Train for us to Luzern, Staying in Hotel de la Paix, which is luckily north of the river and 5 mins walk from Pickwicks.Fri - Back to Zurich then Dublin and then Edinburgh.Safe trip everyone😀

[scoopyboy]

2 and a half hours untill we head off for luton airport to catch the 7:10 to zurich in morning

Enjoy Steve and look after my mucker.

[marinello59]

At the airport…🎵 We’re on our way…..

[Alex Trager]

£6.01 a pint. I mind when the corrie inn put the price of a pint of 70 shilling up to £2.01 and there was an outcry.

£6.01 a pint seems cheap when Pierces were selling pints at £8 last week.

[Hermit Crab]

08:10 flight to Heathrow, 15:30 flight from Heathrow to Basel. Dump bags, get pished.

[SteveHFC]

At the airport…🎵 We’re on our way…..

4 of us sitting in Luton airport enjoying a little beverage. :greengrin

[Benny Brazil]

Sitting on the tarmac at Edin waiting to go!

[lyonhibs]

Buzzing reading all these plans reading you're all coming to me!!! Off to work, continue my mastery of weaponized incompetence scrolling.net and watching Hibs videos then the pub later once the kids are in bed

[weecounty hibby]

Currently walking the dogs, flitting between hugely optimistic to acceptance that we'll get pumped cos we're pish!! Leave the wee County at 10. Glasgow Airport for breakfast and beers, 12.55 to Heathrow. Meet other Hibbies for the 15.30 to Basel, notably Hermit Crab who said he was buying beer for all Hibs fans on the flight. I might have picked that up wrong!! 20.00 train to Lucerne. Hopefully a few beers before bed. Cannae wait. What could possibly go wrong 🤔!!

[lyonhibs]

Currently walking the dogs, flitting between hugely optimistic to acceptance that we'll get pumped cos we're pish!! Leave the wee County at 10. Glasgow Airport for breakfast and beers, 12.55 to Heathrow. Meet other Hibbies for the 15.30 to Basel, notably Hermit Crab who said he was buying beer for all Hibs fans on the flight. I might have picked that up wrong!! 20.00 train to Lucerne. Hopefully a few beers before bed. Cannae wait. What could possibly go wrong 🤔!!

I heard that too. Shaping up to be an expensive start to the trip for HC.

Safe travels everyone

[SteveHFC]

Arrived at Luton at 4am, couple of beers and just boarding plane so looking good for midday arrival in basel, just need to find something to do

[flash]

Love reading about all the adventures taking place.
Wee bit jealous but have had more then my fair share in the past.
Do us proud guys and girls and get right behind the team out there.
We can do this.

[Bridge hibs]

Love reading about all the adventures taking place.
Wee bit jealous but have had more then my fair share in the past.
Do us proud guys and girls and get right behind the team out there.
We can do this.

Same, well jealous 😤

[Cardinal G]

£6.01 a pint seems cheap when Pierces were selling pints at £8 last week.Aye surprised me and that was at Hotel Victoria opposite Basel station so prime site really.

[Cardinal G]

Currently walking the dogs, flitting between hugely optimistic to acceptance that we'll get pumped cos we're pish!! Leave the wee County at 10. Glasgow Airport for breakfast and beers, 12.55 to Heathrow. Meet other Hibbies for the 15.30 to Basel, notably Hermit Crab who said he was buying beer for all Hibs fans on the flight. I might have picked that up wrong!! 20.00 train to Lucerne. Hopefully a few beers before bed. Cannae wait. What could possibly go wrong 🤔!!It's the 50 bus to Basel train station, during day 8 an hour, 4 in evening, takes 14 minute mins and a fiver each, machine a stop to buy or on bus from driver Taxi was 20 odd well that was a Uber, taxi rank would have been more. If you have time before train I recommend Hotel Victoria right opposite station main entrance. Safe trip over mate.

[HibbyDave]

Have a great trip everyone!!

Post photos if poss.

[lyonhibs]

It's the 50 bus to Basel train station, during day 8 an hour, 4 in evening, takes 14 minute mins and a fiver each, machine a stop to buy or on bus from driver Taxi was 20 odd well that was a Uber, taxi rank would have been more. If you have time before train I recommend Hotel Victoria right opposite station main entrance. Safe trip over mate.

Number 50 bus is also green, so that should swing it.

But in all seriousness, do not get private taxis in Switzerland unless in a dire emergency, they are a monumental rip off.

We even got UBER to the hospital for both of our kids being born 😂

[weecounty hibby]

It's the 50 bus to Basel train station, during day 8 an hour, 4 in evening, takes 14 minute mins and a fiver each, machine a stop to buy or on bus from driver Taxi was 20 odd well that was a Uber, taxi rank would have been more. If you have time before train I recommend Hotel Victoria right opposite station main entrance. Safe trip over mate.
Magic. Cheers G. Probably not got time for a pint in badel today. But I'll see you in Lucerne tomorrow for a few

[Greenio]

Enjoy ladies and gents! Wish I was there!Post some pics if you can, want to witness the revelry !I'm predicting a heroic performance and a 86 min goal from Alf to seal it, 0-1!

[SteveHFC]

Just landed in Zurich let the party begin

[Paulie Walnuts]

Enjoy everybody. Very jealous.

[JimBHibees]

Enjoy everybody. Very jealous.

Yep same here. Son left early this morning. Gutted not going.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Enjoy everybody. Very jealous.

Me too, cannot believe that it's over 32 years ago since I was in Berne for Scotland's 2-2 game (11/9/1991)! 😳

[Cardinal G]

Quick question were in Basel and were looking to travel to Zurich for day but coming up here in station at 64 quid once converted for a day return, is that the going rate or am I doing something wrong, Lucerne was same for tomorrow, cheers any advice appreciated

[MKHIBEE]

Quick question were in Basel and were looking to travel to Zurich for day but coming up here in station at 64 quid once converted for a day return, is that the going rate or am I doing something wrong, Lucerne was same for tomorrow, cheers any advice appreciatedRail Europe are selling tickets around£20/25, one way, for today depending on time of travel

[Cardinal G]

Rail Europe are selling tickets around£20/25, one way, for today depending on time of travelCheers will try now.

[lyonhibs]

Quick question were in Basel and were looking to travel to Zurich for day but coming up here in station at 64 quid once converted for a day return, is that the going rate or am I doing something wrong, Lucerne was same for tomorrow, cheers any advice appreciated

Full price at an SBB machine, that sounds about right.

[Cardinal G]

Full price at an SBB machine, that sounds about right.Any suggestions Lyon to do it cheaper and more importantly for travel from Basel to Luzerne tomorrow? Cheers

[MacBean]

Having a pint in Schiphol waiting on flight to Basel in an hour.

[Cysat]

Any suggestions Lyon to do it cheaper and more importantly for travel from Basel to Luzerne tomorrow? Cheershttps://www.sbb.ch/en the SBB Website you'll find 'Supersaver' Fares which are a bit cheaper on certain connections. Then you'll have to take exactly this train. e.g. the 10:16 train tomorrow to Luzern

[lyonhibs]

Any suggestions Lyon to do it cheaper and more importantly for travel from Basel to Luzerne tomorrow? CheersDownload the SBB app and link a payment method. Then you can search and see wherever there's a black % symbol on the top left corner of a train, this means that train has super saver tickets on it but you must get that train(e.g. 12h16 Basel to Luzern via Zofingen - saver price ticket 22 CHF instead of 34, 13h16 via Zofingen is roughly the same, total journey is 1hr 45 vs 1 hour on a direct train) - you may be able to buy that ticket type if you go to the SBB ticket office in Basel station.Also note that these saver tickets are limited in quantity so just because they are available now, they may well no longer be available this evening for example

[Cardinal G]

Download the SBB app and link a payment method. Then you can search and see wherever there's a black % symbol on the top left corner of a train, this means that train has super saver tickets on it but you must get that train(e.g. 12h16 Basel to Luzern via Zofingen - saver price ticket 22 CHF instead of 34, 13h16 via Zofingen is roughly the same, total journey is 1hr 45 vs 1 hour on a direct train) - you may be able to buy that ticket type if you go to the SBB ticket office in Basel station.Also note that these saver tickets are limited in quantity so just because they are available now, they may well no longer be available this evening for exampleLyon, cheers, downloaded that now, see what you mean about the % black symbol, much better prices.

[weecounty hibby]

Lots of Hibbies in Glasgow Airport just now. First beer bought. Swiss prices in Glasgow airport just to get us acclimatised

[Lee]

4 of us sitting in Luton airport enjoying a little beverage. :greengrinYou must have been on the same flight as me - couldn't face a beer this morning, out for a few last night in London, executive call that no more beer budget would be wasted in England lol.Sitting with a cheeky beer in the old town in Zurich just now though :)

[SteveHFC]

Sitting outside Victoria Hotel outside train station in basel. Sun beating down beer ice cold and not to bad at £7 a pint

[Cysat]

Just if anyone likes to have a look at the live action:https://luzerntourismus.roundshot.com/#/Mr. Pickwick's front 'yard' is perfectly shown in the middle of the photo.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

£6.01 a pint seems cheap when Pierces were selling pints at £8 last week.

I paid £5.50 for a pint of lemon radler in the west brewery in Glasgow last week. 2.7% abv and it was over a fiver, they’re lucky it was tasty. £6 for a pint in a city centre especially in a country as dear as Switzerland isn’t too bad imo


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[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Enjoy ladies and gents! Wish I was there!Post some pics if you can, want to witness the revelry !I'm predicting a heroic performance and a 86 min goal from Alf to seal it, 0-1!

Fine you’ve convinced me, bookie’s it is [emoji6]


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[hibsitis]

How many tickets did we get in the end?

[Trinity Hibee]

How many tickets did we get in the end?

1,000

[Silversand]

At Schipol Airport just now, awaiting connection flight to Zurich, been delayed 50 mins or so.

Hopefully be in the air in 40 mins.

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[jingler1954]

I paid £5.50 for a pint of lemon radler in the west brewery in Glasgow last week. 2.7% abv and it was over a fiver, they’re lucky it was tasty. £6 for a pint in a city centre especially in a country as dear as Switzerland isn’t too bad imoSent from my iPhone using TapatalkI just paid 9 francs for a guiness in the Irish bar Lucerne

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

I just paid 9 francs for a guiness in the Irish bar Lucerne

Jeeeeeeeeeez, £8 odds? I don’t drink the black stuff anywhere further east than Belfast or Dublin but Guinness is quite a premium beer (I suppose anything from West Brewery would be considered premium too so kinda goes against my own whinge) so it will be a bit dearer than the average price of a pint


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[Radium]

… Edinburgh to Frankfurt flight cancelled… now going via Oslo


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[Tambo]

Looking forward to the sea of green tonight.

[lyonhibs]

I just paid 9 francs for a guiness in the Irish bar Lucerne

That'll be roughly the going rate for imported stuff

Great night in Zurich airtight according to the wife I "stink of alcohol" so Christ y état the verdict will be tomorrow morning

[B.H.F.C]

Just boarded flight in Dublin. Must be about 50 Hibs supporters.

Looking forward to a ‘cheap’ pint in Switzerland after Dublin last night / this morning.

[weecounty hibby]

We got into lucerne at about 9.30 last night, went to pickwicks. Total chaos and couldn't get near the bar. Went round the corner to the Irish bar. It was indeed 9 francs for a Guinness. 3 burgers and six pints 140 francs! Gid burgers though!

[Trinity Hibee]

Jeeeeeeeeeez, £8 odds? I don’t drink the black stuff anywhere further east than Belfast or Dublin but Guinness is quite a premium beer (I suppose anything from West Brewery would be considered premium too so kinda goes against my own whinge) so it will be a bit dearer than the average price of a pint


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To be fair it was £8 for a guiness at bristo sq the other day too! And that was in a plastic cup!

[SteveHFC]

We got into lucerne at about 9.30 last night, went to pickwicks. Total chaos and couldn't get near the bar. Went round the corner to the Irish bar. It was indeed 9 francs for a Guinness. 3 burgers and six pints 140 francs! Gid burgers though!

Paid around £25 last night for Fish and Chips in Basel!

Meal was nice.

[MacBean]

Few Hibees gathering around muhlenplatz
COOP for beers and public toilets
Fountain tae 😉

[Trinity Hibee]

Few Hibees gathering around muhlenplatz
COOP for beers and public toilets
Fountain tae 😉

Jealous

[Alex Trager]

Lost my garmin watch if anyone stumbled across it last night in the Anfield bar.

[Alex Trager]

Just boarded flight in Dublin. Must be about 50 Hibs supporters.

Looking forward to a ‘cheap’ pint in Switzerland after Dublin last night / this morning.

Dublin is cheap as chips compared to £10 pints

[Trinity Hibee]

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/article/supporting-info-fc-luzern-a

[Cardinal G]

Co op is dead cheap, 2.3 for pint can of morretti or 0.75 for Tell which is local and 4.8 vol.

[Hibbyradge]

I always find it a touch amusing that folk will spend several hundreds of pounds to go somewhere for a game then baulk at paying an extra pound or 2 for a pint.

[SteveHFC]

Just arrived and welcome to lucern as lightning,thunder and heavy rain arrives

[blackpoolhibs]

I always find it a touch amusing that folk will spend several hundreds of pounds to go somewhere for a game then baulk at paying an extra pound or 2 for a pint.My dad wouldnt drink in the coopers rest, because the footballers arms was 1p cheaper. (:

[weecounty hibby]

I always find it a touch amusing that folk will spend several hundreds of pounds to go somewhere for a game then baulk at paying an extra pound or 2 for a pint.
I'm certainly not bulking at tye prices. Have been many places to watch football and rugby and well aware of how expensive it is. Just reporting back captain!! My laddie just bought his first round of the trip as he got paid today. He said he had to work 5 hours to pay for it🤣🤣🤣

[Hibbyradge]

My dad wouldnt drink in the coopers rest, because the footballers arms was 1p cheaper. (:

I used to live next door, 68 Lorne Street.

It used to be dearer to drink in Copper's lounge than the bar.

[Ringothedog]

I always find it a touch amusing that folk will spend several hundreds of pounds to go somewhere for a game then baulk at paying an extra pound or 2 for a pint.

Very true, it is about £8 for a pint in pickwicks. It is what it is

[blackpoolhibs]

I used to live next door, 68 Lorne Street.It used to be dearer to drink in Copper's lounge than the bar.You were paying for the surroundings though. :)

[Hibbyradge]

you were paying for the surroundings though. :)

Fact.

[B.H.F.C]

Dublin is cheap as chips compared to £10 pints

That’s about what we paid last night.

[Bishop Hibee]

I used to live next door, 68 Lorne Street.

It used to be dearer to drink in Copper's lounge than the bar.

My first flat was in 68 Lorne St. Closest I’ve lived to the front door of a pub. Stuck at work jealous of all those on the peev in Lucern regardless of how much a pint costs!

[lyonhibs]

Just about to get the train from Zug to Luzern, see you soon boys and girls

[Radium]

… just taking off from Oslo. Flying through the weather to Zürich could be interesting.


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[ErinGoBraghHFC]

… just taking off from Oslo. Flying through the weather to Zürich could be interesting.


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Enjoy mate, jealous of everyone there today


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[Hibbyradge]

My first flat was in 68 Lorne St. Closest I’ve lived to the front door of a pub. Stuck at work jealous of all those on the peev in Lucern regardless of how much a pint costs!

Really? Which floor?

[Trinity Hibee]

https://x.com/hibernianfc/status/1692178914381369811?s=46&t=Lf2Je9-hRg6uExdvfVlCgA

[Hibernian Verse]

Hope everyone enjoys their time there. I had my holidays rejected by work otherwise I'd be there too.

Roar them on tonight so I can get to Brum!

[Tambo]

Full credit to everyone who has gone, cheer us on for 90 minutes.

Keep the twitter links coming with videos.

[Trinity Hibee]

https://x.com/johnstephens07/status/1692186920686629330?s=46&t=Lf2Je9-hRg6uExdvfVlCgA

Matty Jack!!

[cabbageandribs1875]

lots of photos doing the rounds of Hibs fans getting photos taken with the legend that is Mathias Jack :)

[Baader]

lots of photos doing the rounds of Hibs fans getting photos taken with the legend that is Mathias Jack :)

Great stuff. He's looking well. Comes across as an articulate and smart fella.

Wish I could be in Switzerland. Well done to all who travelled, hope you have a great time there and fingers crossed we go through tonight.

[He's here!]

lots of photos doing the rounds of Hibs fans getting photos taken with the legend that is Mathias Jack :)Great stuff. Big, big player for us in what, on its day, was one of our best ever teams. You still wouldn't mess with him!

[Radium]

Enjoy mate, jealous of everyone there today


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Cheers, now on the train to Luzern, should get in at ten to seven and will see if we can work out where the March is


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[theonlywayisup]

https://x.com/johnstephens07/status/1692186920686629330?s=46&t=Lf2Je9-hRg6uExdvfVlCgAMatty Jack!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp9QNXPGNWE&t=2476sGreat guy!

[Mr Grieves]

Just arrived at my guesthouse and it's just round the corner from the Luzern ultras bar

[Mr Grieves]

They've just marched past my room and it's getting a bit lively. I'll maybe wait a few minutes before leaving :greengrin:

[Mantis Toboggan]

I'll be the first to say that the policing was a fing disgrace on the way in

[lyonhibs]

I'll be the first to say that the policing was a fing disgrace on the way in

Was it? Which part? The wait for 15-20 minutes?

[Billy Whizz]

Hope all the Hibs fans get their connections and get back to base tonight
Have a great night!

[lyonhibs]

Hope all the Hibs fans get their connections and get back to base tonight
Have a great night!

Had to sprint to get the last direct train to Zurich to avoid a random change thanks to the odd decision to hold us back from some nebulous threat outside the stadium after the game.

But what a night. What. A. Night.

[Mantis Toboggan]

Was it? Which part? The wait for 15-20 minutes?

No, but there's little value in dwelling on it so let's just pretend it was all good.

[lyonhibs]

No, but there's little value in dwelling on it so let's just pretend it was all good.

I guess the "aggressive redirection" tactics with the water cannons was a tad OTT but overall I thought it was well handled

[Silky]

They've just marched past my room and it's getting a bit lively. I'll maybe wait a few minutes before leaving :greengrin:

Hope you got out OK!😃

[Cardinal G]

I'll be the first to say that the policing was a fing disgrace on the way inWay and on way out, we were in the bit to the left so not with main body, came out stadium and it was like the wild west at times, getting picked off everywhere. Not a copper in sight

[Cardinal G]

Had to sprint to get the last direct train to Zurich to avoid a random change thanks to the odd decision to hold us back from some nebulous threat outside the stadium after the game.But what a night. What. A. Night.Lyon there was a threat but it was at the other side of the stadium where the 200 extra ticketed fans were let straight out into there fans, not a copper in sight, few skirmishes until there ultras came at 8 of us like rats in the night.

[lyonhibs]

Lyon there was a threat but it was at the other side of the stadium where the 200 extra ticketed fans were let straight out into there fans, not a copper in sight, few skirmishes until there ultras came at 8 of us like rats in the night.

We were in that section also.

After the game we went down the flight of stairs from the concourse back towards the C6 Sektor, let through a gate and then joined the main Hibs throng

Sorry you had that experience, that's right out of order

[Mantis Toboggan]

I guess the "aggressive redirection" tactics with the water cannons was a tad OTT but overall I thought it was well handled

https://www.luzernerzeitung.ch/sport/fcluzern/stadt-luzern-luzerner-polizei-zieht-selbstkritisch-bilanz-gummischrot-einsatz-waere-nicht-noetig-gewesen-ld.2500706

Police at least seem to have recognised it was unnecessary

[Trinity Hibee]

How are the heads this morning? Hope everyone had a cracking trip!

[Keith_M]

https://www.luzernerzeitung.ch/sport/fcluzern/stadt-luzern-luzerner-polizei-zieht-selbstkritisch-bilanz-gummischrot-einsatz-waere-nicht-noetig-gewesen-ld.2500706 Police at least seem to have recognised it was unnecessary Wow, I didn't realise they'd let off two rubber bullets! To be fair, they've received a lot of criticism from the local press and have admitted they were a bit 'over the top'. ------------------------ Our fans were purely out for a party last night and there was no threat to anybody.

[LaMotta]

https://www.luzernerzeitung.ch/sport/fcluzern/stadt-luzern-luzerner-polizei-zieht-selbstkritisch-bilanz-gummischrot-einsatz-waere-nicht-noetig-gewesen-ld.2500706Police at least seem to have recognised it was unnecessaryTranslated article:Before the FC Luzern game against Hibernian Edinburgh, there was an incident in Luzern involving the firing of rubber bullets, referred to as "Schussabgabe" in Swiss German. As Scottish fans did not comply with police orders on their way to the stadium, "the Luzern police used water cannons and fired three shots after a verbal warning," as stated in the press release.In their press release, the police express self-criticism regarding the use of this measure. They state, "According to initial findings, these distant shots would not have been necessary. The Luzern police will critically examine this incident in their own analysis." No one was injured.In the video, you can hear the Luzern police firing rubber bullets before the Thursday game.Video: Citizen Reporter (Luzern, August 17, 2023)Even before the game, two citizen reporters had criticized the police's actions: "Another senseless use of rubber bullets. Once again, bystanders are caught in the crossfire of the police," someone who witnessed the incident on Moosmattstrasse criticized. And a 34-year-old told the "Luzerner Zeitung": "I was walking a few hundred meters ahead of the Scottish fan block toward Allmend when we suddenly came under fire." The group even made hand signals and signs to de-escalate. According to the eyewitness, a few fans had simply taken a wrong turn because they apparently didn't know the way to the stadium. Immediately, the police set up a barricade and aimed rubber bullets and the water cannon at the crowd.Criticism had already been directed at the police after the FC Luzern's first qualifying match against Djurgardens IF from Sweden on August 3, when the police also used rubber bullets to separate the two sets of fans after the game at Allmend. An FC Luzern supporter reportedly got hit in the eye by a rubber bullet projectile. He subsequently had to undergo surgery.According to the Luzern police, around 850 Scottish guests were in Luzern on Thursday for the game against Hibernian Edinburgh, some of whom had arrived in Luzern on Wednesday. According to the police, several identity checks were conducted on Wednesday evening, and about half a dozen people were informally expelled from the Old Town. According to police reports, the city of Luzern remained peaceful after the game on Thursday.Scottish fans are heading toward the city center after the game. It remained peaceful.Video: Citizen ReporterThe Luzern police had announced a week ago that they would have to close police stations during the current week due to resource constraints caused by the football match against the Scottish team. However, for European matches involving FC Luzern, the Luzern police no longer need to allocate personnel: After the draw in the rematch against Hibs from Scotland, FC Luzern bid farewell to the European competition. Now, there are only league and possibly cup games in Luzern that could require police intervention.

[Cysat]

Wow, I didn't realise they'd let off two rubber bullets! To be fair, they've received a lot of criticism from the local press and have admitted they were a bit 'over the top'. ------------------------ Our fans were purely out for a party last night and there was no threat to anybody.First time they actually admit an unnecessary use of rubber guns. Took 5 eyes of supporters within the last 2 years for our media to actually address this topic.I can admit, the atmosphere was pretty friendly and had a few conversations and pints with some of yous both on Wednesday and after the game at Shamrock. Police made everything a bit chaotic and people angry with their aggressivity and attack against the Scottish march. Hence the improvised banner of Luzern fans after about 10 minutes, which was addressed at the local police chief and his declaration of a 'high risk game'. "The only high risk is Adi A." (Adi Achermann is his name)https://fcl.fan-fotos.ch/fotos/24_fotos/2023-08-17-fcluzern-hibernianfc/original/20.jpgAfter the game, I just saw some drunk Scots and Luzern fans fighting which seemed to have started with the Scotsmen insulting the Swiss. But nothing too serious, looked more like a pub brawl.Except for the other story of Cardinal G I didn't see any problems. Those *******s attacking them must have been some wannabies, because the ultras were already gone and walked back to their pub calmly.In the end, this was an unnecessary incident within some brilliant days both at Edinburgh and Luzern. Gotta love the Conference League, where you get to see new places, new stadia and can compete with teams on a similar level. Unfortunately for us, we messed up with our defence just being ridiculous. Hibs played pretty clever over the course of the 2 games and deserve to advance because of their discipline and team effort on the pitch. We will be back and hopefully learn from our mistakes. Still a very young team with many local lads from our academy that can improve. Enjoy Birmingham!

[Nakedmanoncrack]

First time they actually admit an unnecessary use of rubber guns. Took 5 eyes of supporters within the last 2 years for our media to actually address this topic.I can admit, the atmosphere was pretty friendly and had a few conversations and pints with some of yous both on Wednesday and after the game at Shamrock. Police made everything a bit chaotic and people angry with their aggressivity and attack against the Scottish march. Hence the improvised banner of Luzern fans after about 10 minutes, which was addressed at the local police chief and his declaration of a 'high risk game'. "The only high risk is Adi A." (Adi Achermann is his name)https://fcl.fan-fotos.ch/fotos/24_fotos/2023-08-17-fcluzern-hibernianfc/original/20.jpgAfter the game, I just saw some drunk Scots and Luzern fans fighting which seemed to have started with the Scotsmen insulting the Swiss. But nothing too serious, looked more like a pub brawl.Except for the other story of Cardinal G I didn't see any problems. Those *******s attacking them must have been some wannabies, because the ultras were already gone and walked back to their pub calmly.In the end, this was an unnecessary incident within some brilliant days both at Edinburgh and Luzern. Gotta love the Conference League, where you get to see new places, new stadia and can compete with teams on a similar level. Unfortunately for us, we messed up with our defence just being ridiculous. Hibs played pretty clever over the course of the 2 games and deserve to advance because of their discipline and team effort on the pitch. We will be back and hopefully learn from our mistakes. Still a very young team with many local lads from our academy that can improve. Enjoy Birmingham!

Atmosphere was great, and didn't see a hint of problems other than the police at that one brief moment, presumably determined to get use of their toys. All the Luzern fans we met were friendly, and when we eventually got let out there were handshakes & mutual applause with those who were still around.

[Benny Brazil]

Brilliant trip to Luzern - had a great day out and no hint of trouble but then we missed the start of the march to the ground and headed a different route back to our hotel after the game.
Few fellow hibbies on the delayed 12pm Geneva flight all of us looked like we had a late night 😀

[Mr Grieves]

And a 34-year-old told the "Luzerner Zeitung": "I was walking a few hundred meters ahead of the Scottish fan block toward Allmend when we suddenly came under fire." The group even made hand signals and signs to de-escalate. According to the eyewitness, a few fans had simply taken a wrong turn because they apparently didn't know the way to the stadium. Immediately, the police set up a barricade and aimed rubber bullets and the water cannon at the crowd.

The above is a pretty accurate reflection of what happened.

1. Hibs fans were following Google maps to the stadium which was the quickest route.
2. We went the wrong way and the polis blared their sirens
3. Within a matter of seconds the water cannons and rubber bullets were being fired ( I didn't realise it was rubber bullets and thought it was flash bangs or some other threatening *****.)
4. I'm a 41 year old man who's never been in any bother and was probably the soberisr person that witnessed all this as I just arrived.

[gegs70]

I had a great time, pretty friendly overall. Only thing was hold up meant we missed the train back to Zurich!!!! But me and my son Ross met up with 5 other hobbies in the same boat..... Great bunch of guys we got a train to Zug and 2 ubers to Zurich..... Worked out cheaper. Great away day!!!

[LaMotta]

The above is a pretty accurate reflection of what happened. 1. Hibs fans were following Google maps to the stadium which was the quickest route.2. We went the wrong way and the polis blared their sirens3. Within a matter of seconds the water cannons and rubber bullets were being fired ( I didn't realise it was rubber bullets and thought it was flash bangs or some other threatening *****.)4. I'm a 41 year old man who's never been in any bother and was probably the soberisr person that witnessed all this as I just arrived.A fair few appear to have had serious eye injuries in recent years due to Luzern police and Rubber bullets, so could have been a lot worse. Glad no real harm done, but still not a good situation.

[B.H.F.C]

Just back in an hour ago after getting there via a Dublin and back via London.

What a trip. Absolutely done in with hardly any sleep. Just glad the team did their bit because I thought our support was absolutely tremendous. Hope we can build on this result now.

[Brightside]

A tremendous trip. Such a laugh outside pickwicks and others. Great March into the game also. The town itself is gorgeous and would recommend to anyone wanting a weekend break. Everyone was on top form. Well done all.

[SteveHFC]

Got back at 7 this morning. Great trip.

[Lee]

I had a great time, pretty friendly overall. Only thing was hold up meant we missed the train back to Zurich!!!! But me and my son Ross met up with 5 other hobbies in the same boat..... Great bunch of guys we got a train to Zug and 2 ubers to Zurich..... Worked out cheaper. Great away day!!!Was good to see you and Ross over there mate - hope you guys got home safely and no delays.

[Lee]

Amazing trip - well played everyone that made it over!

[Chorley Hibee]

Just leaving Zurich.

[Cardinal G]

Got back to Gateshead at 0300 this morning. It was a great trip, met up with some great friends again, made lot of new friends, atmosphere was fantastic from landing till leaving. I'm in detox now as well is my lassie. The Swiss people were wonderful to us and bar the attack outside the ground I can't praise them enough, you get idiots everywhere and thats all those men(I say men but is that a word you use to describe someone who was able to attack my lassie?) were. We were so well looked after by decent Luzerne fans who were so mortified by what had happened and couldn't apologise enough. It put a blemish on the trip but won't dampen how much we enjoyed it, we always say we are a family as a fan base and this trip re-enforced that. Roll on Villa away. GGTTH

[Keith_M]

Got a massive headache and seem to have picked up a flu virus but defo enjoyed the trip. Though I'm waiting on an apology to the club from the NutJob police force over there. What a bunch of total morons.

[Trinity Hibee]

This thread reminds me of WhatsApp stag groups. Unbelievable weekends with folk returning home via various routes. Most a little worse for wear too!

[Baldy Foghorn]

Got back to Gateshead at 0300 this morning. It was a great trip, met up with some great friends again, made lot of new friends, atmosphere was fantastic from landing till leaving. I'm in detox now as well is my lassie. The Swiss people were wonderful to us and bar the attack outside the ground I can't praise them enough, you get idiots everywhere and thats all those men(I say men but is that a word you use to describe someone who was able to attack my lassie?) were. We were so well looked after by decent Luzerne fans who were so mortified by what had happened and couldn't apologise enough. It put a blemish on the trip but won't dampen how much we enjoyed it, we always say we are a family as a fan base and this trip re-enforced that. Roll on Villa away. GGTTH

Spoke to you on train, hope your Daughter is ok

[Brooster]

Spoke to you on train, hope your Daughter is ok

Was nice to meet you and your daughter, I hope she's ok. I was sitting next to Mr Foghorn on the train, the 2 good looking blokes.

[bringbackbenny]

Arrived back at home 12am,knackered lol

Magnificent support well done all 🇳🇬

[Silversand]

What a trip!

Arrived home yesterday about 6pm, via KLM, Zurich->Amsterdam->Edinburgh. Saw the Hibs players at Zurich Airport [emoji106]

Only complaints were the police & their water cannons / rubber bullets wtf?! We were walking straight down a road with no indication of a left turn. The police should have closed that road off, but didn't.

And also got a ticket for a seat that didn't exist, seats went 26, 27, 28, 32, 33, no 29-31 ridiculous. Will raise with the club to get a refund from Luzern.

Other than, was a great 2 night trip.

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[Cardinal G]

Was nice to meet you and your daughter, I hope she's ok. I was sitting next to Mr Foghorn on the train, the 2 good looking blokes.

Aye I remember you, thanks for asking about Alice she s canny, bit of a war wound of which she will tell the tale of for a while yet, mind it's going to be a shiner of any eye.
Hope to see you down Villa.

[Cardinal G]

Spoke to you on train, hope your Daughter is ok

Thanks for asking, aye she's canny, tough lassie which is why she plays as a centre half. Hope to catch up down Villa.

[Mr Grieves]

Luzern was short but sweet. The atmosphere in the cage was great and the walk back into town was good natured when I encountered home fans, sorry to hear about the Hibs fans who were attacked, Had a wander round the old town early Friday morning since I never had a chance before the game, stunning.

Friday I got the train to Kaiserslautern and caught their 3-2 victory against elversberg. Great game and atmosphere at a stadium full of character and 42000 attendance in Bundesliga 2. Had way too much beer, at €5 a pop, and bockwurst.

Headed to Stuttgart this morning and dumped my bag in a locker at the station. Got the free U bahn out to the MHP arena, hungover and sweating like ****. I feel sorry for the security boy that had to search me :greengrin: A few more €5 euro beers and an absolutely superb currywurst complemented a 5-0 win against Bochum. Missed the first two goals cos I was in the beer queue

Now on the train to Frankfurt airport and an onwards flight home tonight. Back to the real stuff tomorrow with my laddy's game at 11 then the mighty hibees again

[Keith_M]

First time they actually admit an unnecessary use of rubber guns. Took 5 eyes of supporters within the last 2 years for our media to actually address this topic.I can admit, the atmosphere was pretty friendly and had a few conversations and pints with some of yous both on Wednesday and after the game at Shamrock. Police made everything a bit chaotic and people angry with their aggressivity and attack against the Scottish march. Hence the improvised banner of Luzern fans after about 10 minutes, which was addressed at the local police chief and his declaration of a 'high risk game'. "The only high risk is Adi A." (Adi Achermann is his name)https://fcl.fan-fotos.ch/fotos/24_fotos/2023-08-17-fcluzern-hibernianfc/original/20.jpgAfter the game, I just saw some drunk Scots and Luzern fans fighting which seemed to have started with the Scotsmen insulting the Swiss. But nothing too serious, looked more like a pub brawl.Except for the other story of Cardinal G I didn't see any problems. Those *******s attacking them must have been some wannabies, because the ultras were already gone and walked back to their pub calmly.In the end, this was an unnecessary incident within some brilliant days both at Edinburgh and Luzern. Gotta love the Conference League, where you get to see new places, new stadia and can compete with teams on a similar level. Unfortunately for us, we messed up with our defence just being ridiculous. Hibs played pretty clever over the course of the 2 games and deserve to advance because of their discipline and team effort on the pitch. We will be back and hopefully learn from our mistakes. Still a very young team with many local lads from our academy that can improve. Enjoy Birmingham!


Ich hatte so viel Spaß, und Ihr Stadt ist unglaublich schön

Viel Glück für die kommende Saison

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[A Hi-Bee]

Stunning old town well worth a visit anytime.

[Lancs Harp]

Luzern was short but sweet. The atmosphere in the cage was great and the walk back into town was good natured when I encountered home fans, sorry to hear about the Hibs fans who were attacked, Had a wander round the old town early Friday morning since I never had a chance before the game, stunning.

Friday I got the train to Kaiserslautern and caught their 3-2 victory against elversberg. Great game and atmosphere at a stadium full of character and 42000 attendance in Bundesliga 2. Had way too much beer, at €5 a pop, and bockwurst.

Headed to Stuttgart this morning and dumped my bag in a locker at the station. Got the free U bahn out to the MHP arena, hungover and sweating like ****. I feel sorry for the security boy that had to search me :greengrin: A few more €5 euro beers and an absolutely superb currywurst complemented a 5-0 win against Bochum. Missed the first two goals cos I was in the beer queue

Now on the train to Frankfurt airport and an onwards flight home tonight. Back to the real stuff tomorrow with my laddy's game at 11 then the mighty hibees again

Living the dream fella. Enjoy!

[Hermit Crab]

Not one of you miserable bstrds who met me bought me a pint for the top quality entertainment I provide you all on here!! :greengrin


Other than that it was a great trip.


There must footage of our goal celebrations somewhere. Desperate to see some.

[CapitalGreen]

Not one of you miserable bstrds who met me bought me a pint for the top quality entertainment I provide you all on here!! :greengrin


Other than that it was a great trip.


There must footage of our goal celebrations somewhere. Desperate to see some.

First goal celebration here

https://x.com/chriswood1875x/status/1692830472009596952?s=46&t=ZGdydJdfJnHACZS4pezhhQ

[Chorley Hibee]

First goal celebration here

https://x.com/chriswood1875x/status/1692830472009596952?s=46&t=ZGdydJdfJnHACZS4pezhhQ

The boy with the top off charging down the stairs. 🤣🤣

[Hermit Crab]

The boy with the top off charging down the stairs. 🤣🤣


Posts on here I'm sure.

[LaMotta]

First goal celebration here

https://x.com/chriswood1875x/status/1692830472009596952?s=46&t=ZGdydJdfJnHACZS4pezhhQ

Brilliant, honestly making me emotional watching that, one of the best moments I've had at a Hibs game celebrating that goal.

Why is that its left to fans to capture these celebrations on phone cameras from other stands though. TV companies always cut straight to the player but they should also have a camera trained on the fans too for a stretch after a goal. It's what people want to see and shows what the game is really all about.

[weecounty hibby]

Posts on here I'm sure.

Don't embarrass him by naming him!!!

[marinello59]

First goal celebration here

https://x.com/chriswood1875x/status/1692830472009596952?s=46&t=ZGdydJdfJnHACZS4pezhhQ

Superb. :flag::flag::flag:

[WhileTheChief..]

Frick the pr k....

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/bitter-luzern-boss-brands-hibs-27552820

[LaMotta]

Video here of fans/goals in Switzerland :flag:

https://twitter.com/Barlosthecat/status/1693210527948742748

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

Video here of fans/goals in Switzerland :flag:

https://twitter.com/Barlosthecat/status/1693210527948742748

Fab. The piano music for glory, glory which was also on the Cup Final DVD is wonderful.👍

[LaMotta]

Fab. The piano music for glory, glory which was also on the Cup Final DVD is wonderful.👍

:agree: That music gets me every time. My only instruction for my funeral will be to play that song when I'm getting brought in.:greengrin

[Keith_M]

Ahem, was that Garry running topless by any chance :wink:

[Silversand]

Some videos here

Pickwicks
https://youtu.be/0i_S0w-zRQU

March to stadium
https://youtu.be/OQe-fnOqYuM

Hibs fans post match at stadium
https://youtu.be/h5T3AImmTKw

More here
https://youtube.com/@scottsandison5270

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[Keith_M]

Some videos here

Pickwicks
https://youtu.be/0i_S0w-zRQU

March to stadium
https://youtu.be/OQe-fnOqYuM

Hibs fans post match at stadium
https://youtu.be/h5T3AImmTKw

More here
https://youtube.com/@scottsandison5270

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[Spike Mandela]

Don't embarrass him by naming him!!!

:lips seal:faf: