If you’re visiting from the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, you can visit Switzerland visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. If you’re travelling from elsewhere, you may need a Schengen-zone visa, so it’s a good idea to double-check on your government’s website before locking in any Switzerland tour packages.

Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF). Cards are king, but keep a few coins handy for mountain-top cafés, public toilet turnstiles and other remote areas too.

Summer (Jun-Sep): perfect for hiking & lake swims – with temperatures of around 15-25°C.
Winter (Dec-Mar) = ski season! Alpine temps hover around -10 to 5°C, village temps 0-7°C.
The shoulder season (Apr-May & Oct) is perfect for quieter trails, mild weather (8-18°C) and epic deals on iconic Switzerland trips.

Your packing list for Switzerland will depend on the time of year you’re visiting and the activities you plan on doing while you’re there. A few helpful suggestions may include:
Layers! Thinl tee, fleece, waterproof shell
Hiking boots
Reusable water bottle
Universal plug adaptor
Swimsuit for lake swimming
Reusable bag for chocolate hauls (because of all the things to do in Switzerland, snacking is the most inevitable)

Think mountain casual by day (athleisure + layers), and smart-casual by night. Pack jeans, a nice top, and maybe a light jacket so you’re covered from après-ski bars to lakeside dinners on your Switzerland vacation.

A punchy 5-7-day Switzerland itinerary would nail Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken & the Alps. Got two weeks? Add Montreux, Zermatt and a Glacier Express ride too.

Absolutely! Switzerland is home to some of the purest water in the world. On Switzerland tours, you’ll be able to fill your bottle at public fountains (over 1,200 in Zurich alone) and skip the plastic like a pro.

Easy-peasy. ATMs (look for “Bancomat”) are everywhere. They work with international cards, and dish out francs 24/7. Fees vary, so one larger withdrawal beats lots of small ones during your Switzerland vacations.

You’ll need a Type J plug (three-pin) or a universal adaptor – Type C two-pin also fits most sockets.

Service is usually included, but locals may still round up or add ~5-10% for great service at restaurants, bars and other Switzerland attractions.