SWITZERLAND
Switzerland is a captivating country, nestled in the middle of Europe. It’s known for its breathtaking natural beauty with lots of rugged mountains. From the majestic peaks of the Swiss Alps to the charming cobblestone streets of its picturesque village, Switzerland offers a diverse and enchanting landscape for every traveller to explore. Not only can you visit this country for its nature, but also for its cuisine. Who doesn’t like a creamy fondue and velvety chocolate?! Switzerland promises an unforgettable experience that appeals to everyone!
Continent
Europe
Language
German, French, Italian and Romansch
Currency
Swiss Franc = CHF
1 CHF = 1.04 euro
1CHF = 1.14 dollars
Capital
Bern
Habitants
8.7 Million
Best time to visit
Switzerland is an all-time favorite travel destination for many people worldwide and it’s perfectly understandable. It offers a wide range of outdoor activities with stunning nature viewings. And that’s not everything, every season has something different to offer so it’s only natural to say that the best time to visit Switzerland really depends on what YOU want to see or do. Overall, the best time would be during the summer, which is high season as every hiking trail will be open and the weather will be the most pleasant.
Winter
November - March
Winter is best for snow and winter sports as many people will enjoy their ski or snowboard vacation during these months. Also, don’t forget about the Christmas markets that are happening!
Spring
April - May
During these months, you will get a chance to do some amazing hikes (not all, because of the snow that’s left), but with less money spent as it’s shoulder season.
Summer
June - early September
This will be the most busiest time to visit Switzerland, but you’ll also have the best chance of good weather AND all the hiking trails to be open. The downside would be the prices that will increase.
Autumn
mid-September - October
Fall is a good time to visit Switzerland, because of the colorful foliage! As a bonus, it’s less expensive to visit, but there can be some things already closed because of the bad/colder weather.
Practical information
You don’t need a valid passport to enter Switzerland if you’re a European resident, but you must have a valid passport or national identity card to enter Switzerland. Other citizens need to have a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the scheduled date of departure from Switzerland (read more here).
Depends on your country of origin (click here to find out if you need a visa)
Switzerland uses power plug sockets that are of type C (2-pin) and type J (3-pin). Most power sockets are designed for three-pin round plugs. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz
Switzerland is not part of the European Union so a European sim card won’t work in Switzerland. You can either buy a local sim card or an e-sim (make sure you’re phone is compatible with this.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, but it’s still a good idea to take some cash with you. In most mountain huts, you have to pay with cash. But there are a lot of ATM’s spread throughout Switzerland!
Switzerland is a very safe country and no heavy crimes will happen here. Always be aware of pickpocketing in the bigger cities.
It’s quite easy to take public transportation around Switzerland as it has a very extensive network of trains, buses, boats, and cable cars. So it shouldn’t be a problem to travel around the country without a car.
Switzerland is known for being the most expensive country in Europe and even the world, so be aware that it’s quite expensive to travel around Switzerland. Prices for cable cars, food and hotels can be quite high.
You will need to buy a vignette before entering the country. This will costs 40 CHF and can be used for a whole year, untill the new year.
Buy a Swiss Travel Pass! This is a pass that can be used for free travel on public transportation and to get discounts on cable cars! You can get you Swiss Travel Pass here.
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