Switzerland
スイス
- Capital
- Bern
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich · UTC+1 / UTC+2 in summer
- Language
- German, French, Italian, Romansh
- Currency
- Swiss Franc (CHF)
Getting around
- Train
- Funicular / cable car
- Tram
- Bus
- Ferry / boat
- Car
- On foot
Best months to go: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar
Travel tips
- Supersaver tickets on SBB drop up to 70% — spontaneous still works midweek.
- Funiculars and cable cars are part of the timetable, not an excursion.
- Everything closes Sunday except stations.
Where to sleep
Best value
Hotel Rothaus, Luzern
Old town, honest prices
~CHF 140/night
Most luxurious
Badrutt's Palace, St. Moritz
Alpine grandeur since 1896
~CHF 1'200/night
Airbnb area
Engelberg / Lauterbrunnen
Chalets with valley views
~CHF 170/night
Native language
Grüezi
Hello (German-speaking region)
Health & threats — BAG / FOPH based
- No entry requirements.
- BAG: tick-borne encephalitis vaccination recommended nationwide below 2000 m.
- Altitude: ascend gradually above 2500 m.