🇨🇭 Switzerland

The Roof of Europe

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Essential Travel Info for Switzerland

Health & Safety

Vaccines:Routine vaccines

Water:Tap water is excellent (often from alpine springs).

“World-class healthcare. Very expensive.”

Visa Requirements

EU Citizens:Schengen Area (Visa-free).

Others:Schengen Visa required.

Internet & SIM

Quality:Excellent.

Action:Swisscom or Sunrise.

Money & Tipping

Cash vs Card:Cards widely accepted. Swiss Franc (CHF).

Tipping:Service included.

Getting Around

Apps:SBB Mobile

Drive:Drive on the RIGHT. Vignette required for motorways.

The Gold Standard. Trains/PostBuses go everywhere on time.

Safety: Safe

One of the safest countries.

SOS:112

Climate & Weather

Day

24°C (Summer)

Night

12°C

Sunny Hours:7 hours/day

Alpine. Pleasant summers, snowy winters for skiing.

Electricity

230V • Type J (three round pins, unique to CH)

Local Etiquette

•Be punctual.
•Quiet on Sundays.
•Greet hikers on trails.