Switzerland is not an EU member, but part of the Schengen Area — for EU citizens, the same entry requirements apply as within the EU. For EU/EFTA/CH Citizens No visa required. Entry with ID card or passport. No border controls (Schengen). Unlimited stay as a tourist. Theoretically, you must registe

Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) — not the Euro! The exchange rate has been close to parity for years: 1 CHF ≈ 1.00–1.10 € (fluctuates). For travelers from the Eurozone, prices are almost convertible 1:1, which makes budgeting easier — and swallowing the high Swiss prices. Payment Credit Car

Swiss Travel Pass — The Magic Ticket

The Swiss Travel Pass is the most important ticket for travelers in Switzerland and one of the best tourist offers in the world. It combines transport, museums, and mountain railways in a single ticket. What's included? All trains (SBB, private railways, panoramic trains incl. Glacier Express and

Mountain Railways & Half-Fare Card

Mountain railways are expensive — but there are strategies to save money. Prices of the main mountain railways (round trip, 2025/26) Mountain RailwayRegular PriceWith Swiss Travel PassWith Half-Fare Card Jungfraujoch (from Interlaken)214.80 CHF107.40 CHF (50 %)107.40 CHF Pilatus Golden Round Trip

Switzerland is one of the safest countries in the world with an excellent healthcare system. However, there are a few things to keep in mind — especially in the mountains. Healthcare System Medical care is of the highest standard — even in mountain regions, there are doctors, hospitals, and rescue

Power Outlets, Internet & SIM

A few technical details that can make the difference between comfort and frustration. ⚡ Power Outlets: Type J! Switzerland uses power outlet type J — a three-pole plug that differs from the German/Austrian type C/F. Two-pole Euro plugs (type C) fit most Swiss outlets. However: Schuko plugs (type F,

Swiss German (Schwyzerdütsch) is the spoken everyday language in the German-speaking part of Switzerland — with hundreds of local variants. The written language is High German, but in everyday life, in SMS, emails, and even in advertising, the dialect dominates. For Germans, Swiss German initially s

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Travel Guide Switzerland

Your complete travel guide to the land of mountains, lakes, and chocolate

Capital:Bern

Languages:German / French / Italian / Romansh

Currency:Swiss Franc (CHF)

Best Travel Time:Jun–Sep (Hiking) / Dec–Mar (Skiing)

Arrival:~1h Flight / 3–4h Train

Entry:No Visa (Schengen)

Last updated: 11 March 2026 · 15 Chapters · 60 Sections

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Grand Tour of Switzerland

14 Days

The grand tour through Switzerland: cities, lakes, mountains, and all four language regions. Perfect for first-time visitors with the Swiss Travel Pass.

ZürichLuzernInterlakenBernGruyèresZermattLuganoSt. Moritz

Alpine Highlights

7 Days

The most spectacular mountain experiences in Switzerland in one week — Pilatus, Jungfraujoch, Matterhorn, and more.

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Lakes & Cities

5 Days

Compact route for first-time visitors: The three most beautiful cities of German-speaking Switzerland and their lakes.

ZürichLuzernBernThun

Panoramic Trains

8 Days

Through Switzerland with the world's most famous panoramic trains: Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass, and Gotthard Panorama Route.

ZürichLuzernInterlakenGlacier ExpressZermattBernina ExpressLugano

Family Switzerland

10 Days

Child-friendly highlights: chocolate factories, steamships, mountain railways, lakes, and cheese dairies — adventures for the whole family.

Zürich (Lindt)Luzern (Verkehrshaus)InterlakenGrindelwaldBern (BärenPark)Lugano

All Chapters

Planning· 2 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Switzerland

4 Sections

Chapter 2

Arrival & Transport

3 Sections

Regions· 6 Chapters

Chapter 3

Zurich

8 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Chapter 4

Bern

6 Sections

Chapter 5

Lucerne & Lake Lucerne

6 Sections

Chapter 6

Bernese Oberland

6 Sections

Chapter 7

Valais & Matterhorn

6 Sections

Chapter 8

Ticino — Italian Switzerland

4 Sections

Understanding· 5 Chapters

Chapter 9

History of Switzerland

2 Sections

Chapter 10

Society & Culture

2 Sections

Chapter 11

Nature & Landscape

2 Sections

Chapter 12

Food & Drink

3 Sections

Chapter 13

Art, Architecture & Design

1 Sections

Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 14

Practical Info A–Z

6 Sections

Chapter 15

Swiss German Phrasebook

1 Sections

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Regions at a Glance

Zurich

The largest city in Switzerland: medieval old town, world-class museums, bathing culture by the lake, and a vibrant creative scene.

Grossmünster & FraumünsterBahnhofstrasseLake ZurichKunsthaus+1

Zuerich

Bern

The UNESCO federal capital with 6 km of arcades, the Zytglogge tower, the Bear Park, and the Aare for swimming.

UNESCO Old TownZytgloggeFederal PalaceSwimming in the Aare+1

Bern

Lucerne & Lake Lucerne

Chapel Bridge, steamships, Pilatus, and Rigi — postcard-perfect Switzerland.

Chapel BridgePilatus Golden Round TripRigiSteamship cruise+1

Luzern

Bernese Oberland

Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, the Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen — the heart of the Swiss Alps.

JungfraujochGrindelwald FirstLauterbrunnenSchilthorn+1

Interlaken

Valais & Matterhorn

The Matterhorn, Zermatt, the Aletsch Glacier (UNESCO), and the sunniest vineyards in Switzerland.

Matterhorn & ZermattGornergratAletsch GlacierLeukerbad Thermal Spa+1

Zermatt

Ticino — Italian Switzerland

Palm trees, espresso, and Dolce Vita: Lugano, Locarno, Ascona, and the three castles of Bellinzona (UNESCO).

Lugano & Lake LuganoLocarno & AsconaBellinzona (UNESCO)Verzasca Valley+1

Lugano

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Schlüsseldaten

Daten: Wikidata

Einwohner: 9.104.063(2025)
Fläche: 41.285 km²
Hauptstadt: Bern
Währung: Schweizer Franken
Amtssprache: Deutsch, Italienisch, Französisch, Bündnerromanisch
Vorwahl: +41
Zeitzone: Mitteleuropäische Zeit
Gegründet: 1291-08-01

Klima & Reisewetter

Berechnet aus 10 Jahren · Open-Meteo

Monat	Jan	Feb	Mär	Apr	Mai	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Okt	Nov	Dez
Ø °C	-5	-3	-2	1	5	11	13	13	9	5	-1	-3
Tag (max)	-1°	1°	3°	6°	9°	16°	17°	17°	13°	10°	3°	1°
Nacht (min)	-8°	-6°	-5°	-3°	1°	6°	8°	8°	5°	1°	-5°	-7°
Regen mm	175	123	141	145	188	190	213	182	152	151	140	159