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 🤮
Percent of Population: 4.21%
🎉 There are no COVID restrictions for Switzerland. 🎉
- ⚠️ Vaccinated and recovered travellers are no longer required to take a pre-travel PCR test.
- ⚠️ Vaccinated arrivals from outside the Schengen area will be refused entry unless they are coming for work or exceptional reasons.
- ⚠️ 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.
- ⚠️ The rules are different if you are transiting through Switzerland.
- ⚠️ 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.
- ⚠️ 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.
- ⚠️ Switzerland has a larger permitted list of countries than most European countries.
👉 View COVID restrictions at Swiss COVID Advisory website
👉 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.
💵 Currency
Swiss Franc
🗣 Primary Language
German, French, Italian, Romansh
🔌 Power
230V, type C & J (2 or 3 round pins)
👨👩👧👦 Population
8,637,000
🗺 Land Area
15,940 sq. mi.
📍 Region
Central Europe
📆 Average Stay
5 days
💁♂️💵 Tipping
No
👨👩👧👦📸 Tourists per Year
11,820,000
🕺🏻💃 Gender Ratio
🕺🏻 49% 💃 51%
👶 Median Age
43.1
👨👩👦👦 Population Density
567 / sq. mi.
🍻 Legal Drinking Age
16
🚬 Public Smoking
🚭 No
🔫 Guns per capita
27.6
🔪 Murder Rate
0.5
🌧 Rainfall (average)
63 in.
📡 Internet Speed (average)
93.6 Mbps
🚕 Best Taxi App
Go!
💳 Cashless
40%
🚰 Tap Water
👍 Safe to Drink
💸 VAT Tax
7.7%
🇪🇺 In the EU
👎 No
🛂 Shengen Country
👍 Yes
⭐️ Capital City
Bern
🇬🇧 Speaks English
45%
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🎒💵 Cost per day - Backpacker
$83
👨👩👧👦💵 Cost per day - Family
$300
🏠 Apartment (per night)
$115
🏨 Hotel (per night)
$173
🏠 Apartment (per week)
$750
🏠 Apartment (per month)
$2,250
🏨 Hotel (per week)
$1,750
🏨 Hotel (per month)
$5,000
🌟🏨 Luxury Hotel (per night)
$455
🌟🏨 Luxury Hotel (per week)
$4,000
🌟🏨 Luxury Hotel (per month)
$8,000
🛏 Hostel (per night)
$54
🛏 Hostel (per week)
$350
🛏 Hostel (per month)
$1,050
🛏 Accommodations
$145
🏠 Airbnb (per night)
$90
🏠 Airbnb (per week)
$750
🏠 Airbnb (per month)
$2,250
🍽 DInner (for 1)
$37
👨👩👧👦🍽 Dinner (family)
$175
🍲 Food
$52
🍔 Lunch (for 1)
$23
👨👩👧👦🍔 Lunch (family)
$90
🍳 Breakfast (for 1)
$11
👨👩👧👦🍳 Breakfast (family)
$60
☕️ Coffee
$6
🥤 Coca Cola (0.3L)
$4
🥪 Sandwich
$12
🥖 Bread
$4
🍿 Snacks
$8
🍺 Beer (0.5L)
$18
💧 Water (bottle)
$3
🎟 Museum Entry
$32
💁♂️💵 Tips
$6
🚎 Transportation
$37
🚕 Taxi Ride
$37
🚌 Bus Ride
$13
🚇 Subway Ride
$17
🦹♂️ Scams/Robbery
$8
💵 Cost per day
$226
💰🤑 Cost per day - Luxury
$524
👨💻 Co-working
$45
🚙 Car Rental (per day)
$60
🚙 Car Rental (per week)
$450
🚙 Car Rental (per month)
$2,000
🍷 Wine (glass)
$20
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Bern
Switzerland
Current COVID Restrictions 😷 for Bern.
Current Active Cases: 0 🤮
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
Geneva
Switzerland
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Current Active Cases: 0 🤮
Percent of Population: 0.00%
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Gimmelwald
Switzerland
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Percent of Population: 0.00%
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Innsbruck
Switzerland
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Current Active Cases: 0 🤮
Percent of Population: 0.00%
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Interlaken
Switzerland
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Percent of Population: 0.00%
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Lucerne
Switzerland
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Current Active Cases: 0 🤮
Percent of Population: 0.00%
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Nendaz
Switzerland
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Current Active Cases: 0 🤮
Percent of Population: 0.00%
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Zurich
Switzerland
Current COVID Restrictions 😷 for zurich.
Current Active Cases: 0 🤮
Percent of Population: 0.00%
COVID restrictions not available at this time.
Last updated July 13, 2021
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