So I can support Hitler as long as I am not German ? I am NOT comparing Hitler to Trump . I am simply saying that exclusion from a group doesn ' t allow criticism of the group . <| sep |> I ' d say try again for next term I ' ve applied before and not gotten in the first time , so sometimes it may be due to need for more experiencedemand ! <| sep |> The Swiss have many bank holidays , take a look May there is Easter and they are very devout to this . Just be aware or call in advance if there is somewhere specific you want to visit such as a cheese factory . I would not be surprised if they are closed for several extra days . I would base yourself out of Bern . Lucerne is half the size in population . Grindenwald is even less last I looked . There ' s almost a direct or easy transfer to get to Bern versus the other two . It is also the capitol of Switzerland , so the city in itself has a reputation of exposure . Consider Switzerland the most expensive country in your list meaning that low cost options are very limited . Have fun !