Where to go? Destinations Switzerland

Discover Switzerland, a jewel nestled in lush greenery ...

Banks, watches, chocolate, yodellers in leather breeches are the images that come to your mind when you think of Switzerland? Fortunately, far from these clichés, this little jewel with mountainous terrain will make you discover its culture marked by the Latin and Germanic influences of its population. Between myths and legends, castles and abbeys, glaciers, lakes and alpine mountains, biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes ... each canton will offer unique experiences to art and history lovers and sport and nature lovers.

You will love :

  • Admire the 16th and 17th century houses in the footsteps of the dada movement in Zurich
  • Travel back in time visiting the castle of Chillon on Lake Geneva, the castles of the Bernese Oberland, in the region of Lake Thun and the beautiful walled city of Murten
  • Attend traditional festivals and listen to folk music, lulled by the sweet songs of yodel
  • Ski on the Diablerets glacier in summer and descend the 230 km of slopes of Zermatt's biggest European mountaineering center in winter
  • Stroll through the old town of Bern with its 15th century arcades
  • Observe the panorama from the summit of Mount Salève reachable by cable car
  • Climb the Jungfrau Massif to the rhythm of a small cogwheel train in a dizzying mountain scenery
  • Enjoy the mountainous landscapes, lakes, alpine villages and edelweiss meadows before discovering the historic monuments of Lucerne
  • Go hiking in the heart of the Jura mountains in the Franches Montagnes region or in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino enjoying the sunny Mediterranean climate
  • Explore Valais with its cottage villages nestled in the mountains and taste the fruity wines of the canton
  • Take the suspension bridge over the Viamala Gorge in Graubünden, the only canton where the Romans still speak and meander through the mountains aboard the Rhaetian Railway from Albula to Bernina, a spectacular route

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What to do in Switzerland?

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Before getting in Switzerland

  • Infos
  • Driving
  • Languages
  • Security level

    Niveau: 3. Exercise normal safety precautions.

    Visa and passport

    See Embassy recommendations

    Vaccines and health

    Depending on the region and duration of your stay, you should protect yourself against: tick-borne encephalitis

    Currency / Exchange rate

    Currrency : WIR Euro (CHE)

    Electrical outlets

    Voltage : 230 V
    Frequency : 50 Hz
    Plug : Type C / J
    Power outlet : Type J

    Local time / Capital

    Berne
    GMT+01:00

    Road infrastructure

    The country has a very good road infrastructure. You will not have unpleasant surprises.

    Driving direction

    Driving is on the right.

    Renting an SUV / 4x4?

    Renting a 4x4 is not required unless you wish to have fun in some areas

    Speed limitations

    In town : 50 km/h. Out of town : 80 km/h. Check for road signs.

    Alcohol

    Unexperienced drivers : 0.01 g/dl. Experienced drivers : 0.05 g/dl. For your own safety, you should not drink. (Regulations evolve quickly, find out before driving)

    English level

    Ask directions or exchange with local people will not be a difficulty.

    Spoken languages

    German (official) 64.9%, French (official) 22.6%, Italian (official) 8.3%, Serbo-Croatian 2.5%, 2.6% Albanian, Portuguese 3 4%, Spanish 2.2%, English 4.6% Romansh (Official) 0.5%, 5.1% other

    Phone code

    41

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