Switzerland is a picturesque country known for its stunning alpine landscapes, skiing and snowboarding, and picturesque towns. The country is home to iconic mountains, charming cities and delicious food, making it a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and culture buffs alike.
Switzerland is a picturesque country known for its stunning alpine landscapes and picturesque towns. The country is home to the Matterhorn, one of the most iconic and recognizable mountains in the world. Switzerland is also known for its skiing and snowboarding, with a number of world-class resorts such as Zermatt, St. Moritz, and Verbier.
In addition to its outdoor activities, Switzerland is also known for its cities. Geneva and Zurich are both financial and cultural centers, offering a wealth of museums, galleries, and shopping. Bern, the capital, is a charming medieval city with a well-preserved old town.
Switzerland is also known for its chocolate, cheese, and watches. Visitors can take a tour of a chocolate factory, sample local cheeses, or visit a watchmaking museum. The country is also home to a number of festivals, such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Lucerne Festival.
Overall, Switzerland is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and culture buffs alike. With its beautiful landscapes, charming cities, and delicious food, Switzerland is a great destination for first-time travelers.
Current Active Cases: 364,474 ๐คฎ
Percent of Population: 4.21%
Current COVID restrictions ๐ท for Switzerland.
- โ ๏ธ Vaccinated and recovered travellers are no longer required to take a pre-travel PCR test.
- โ ๏ธ Vaccinated arrivals from outside the Schengen area will be refused entry unless they are coming for work or exceptional reasons.
- โ ๏ธ Unvaccinated travellers who qualify to enter will still have to take a test prior to visiting the country but won't have to take post-arrival tests.
- โ ๏ธ The rules are different if you are transiting through Switzerland.
- โ ๏ธ As of Feb 20, 2022, arrivals no longer need to complete an entry form. However you should check here before your trip to confirm this is still accurate: https://swissplf.admin.ch/htx-maintenance-pages/962f97e4-af07-4289-98cd-dbbbe43ce1d3-ePLF-NotNeeded.html.
- โ ๏ธ Switzerland is connected to the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC), which allows restriction-free travel across all EU and EEA countries following proof of vaccination and a negative COVID test.
- โ ๏ธ Switzerland has a larger permitted list of countries than most European countries.
๐ View COVID restrictions at Swiss COVID Advisory website
๐ View COVID restrictions at Re-open EU
Last updated Feb 20, 2022
COVID status and restrictions change frequently. Please be sure to research COVID restrictions for Switzerland on official channels to ensure you have accurate travel information before you plan your trip.
๐ต Currency
Swiss Franc
๐ฃ Primary Language
German, French, Italian, Romansh
๐ Power
230V, type C & J (2 or 3 round pins)
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Population
8,637,000
๐บ Land Area
15,940 sq. mi.
๐ Region
Central Europe
๐ Average Stay
5 days
๐โโ๏ธ๐ต Tipping
No
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐ธ Tourists per Year
11,820,000
๐บ๐ป๐ Gender Ratio
๐บ๐ป 49% ๐ 51%
๐ถ Median Age
43.1
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ Population Density
567 / sq. mi.
๐ป Legal Drinking Age
16
๐ฌ Public Smoking
๐ญ No
๐ซ Guns per capita
27.6
๐ช Murder Rate
0.5
๐ง Rainfall (average)
63 in.
๐ก Internet Speed (average)
93.6 Mbps
๐ Best Taxi App
Go!
๐ณ Cashless
40%
๐ฐ Tap Water
๐ Safe to Drink
๐ธ VAT Tax
7.7%
๐ช๐บ In the EU
๐ No
๐ Shengen Country
๐ Yes
โญ๏ธ Capital City
Bern
๐ฌ๐ง Speaks English
45%
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๐๐ต Cost per day - Backpacker
$90
๐จ Hotel (per night)
$166
๐๐จ Luxury Hotel (per night)
$315
๐ Hostel (per night)
$52
๐ Accommodations
$166
๐ฝ DInner (for 1)
$33
๐ฒ Food
$57
๐ณ Breakfast (for 1)
$9
๐บ Beer (0.5L)
$25
๐ง Water (bottle)
$4
๐ Museum Entry
$35
๐โโ๏ธ๐ต Tips
$6
๐ Transportation
$38
๐ Taxi Ride
$21
๐ Bus Ride
$21
๐ Subway Ride
$12
๐ต Cost per day
$277
๐ฐ๐ค Cost per day - Luxury
$521
๐ท Wine (glass)
$25
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Bern
Switzerland

Current COVID Restrictions ๐ท for Bern.
Current Active Cases: 0 ๐คฎ
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
Geneva
Switzerland

Current COVID Restrictions ๐ท for Geneva.
Current Active Cases: 0 ๐คฎ
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
Gimmelwald
Switzerland

Current COVID Restrictions ๐ท for Gimmelwald.
Current Active Cases: 0 ๐คฎ
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
Innsbruck
Switzerland

Current COVID Restrictions ๐ท for Innsbruck.
Current Active Cases: 0 ๐คฎ
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
Interlaken
Switzerland

Current COVID Restrictions ๐ท for Interlaken.
Current Active Cases: 0 ๐คฎ
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
Lucerne
Switzerland

Current COVID Restrictions ๐ท for Lucerne.
Current Active Cases: 0 ๐คฎ
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
Nendaz
Switzerland

Current COVID Restrictions ๐ท for Nendaz.
Current Active Cases: 0 ๐คฎ
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
Zurich
Switzerland

Current COVID Restrictions ๐ท for zurich.
Current Active Cases: 0 ๐คฎ
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
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