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- Capital
- Bern
- Moneda
- CHF · Swiss franc
- Idiomas
- German, French, Italian, Romansh
- Enchufes
- Tipo J, C · 230 V
Números de emergencia
Los 5 mejores lugares
- Matterhorn and Zermatt · Zermatt
Car-free village under the Matterhorn; Gornergrat railway gives close views.
- Jungfrau region · Interlaken / Lauterbrunnen / Grindelwald
Waterfall valley, hiking and the Jungfraujoch railway to Europe's highest station (expensive).
- Lake Lucerne and the Chapel Bridge · Lucerne
Medieval covered bridge, old town and boat trips to Rigi and Pilatus.
- Château de Chillon · Montreux / Veytaux
Medieval castle on Lake Geneva, reachable by boat or lakeside walk.
- Rhine Falls · Neuhausen (near Schaffhausen)
Europe's most powerful waterfall; boats go to the rock in the middle.
Cómo moverse
Trenes
SBB Mobile
Official app for trains, buses, boats and many mountain railways nationwide. Saver day passes and Supersaver tickets are much cheaper if booked ahead.
Transporte público
Swiss Travel Pass / Half Fare Card
Swiss Travel Pass gives unlimited trains, buses, boats and many museums for 3-15 days. The Half Fare Card halves most fares and is often better value if you travel less. Compare before buying.
Transporte público
Local transport (ZVV, TPG, etc.)
Trams and buses in Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern. Many hotels give a free local transport card (e.g. Geneva Transport Card, Basel Card).
App de transporte
Uber
Operates in Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne and some other cities. Drivers need professional licences. Cheaper than taxis, which are very expensive.
App de transporte
Bolt
Launched in Zurich in 2024 with low promotional fares; coverage elsewhere is limited (varies).
Taxi
Taxi
Metered and among the most expensive in Europe. Use for short trips or when public transport is not running.
Bicicletas compartidas
PubliBike / Lime / Voi
Bike and e-scooter sharing in the main cities, paid by app (varies by city).
Dinero y efectivo
Moneda: CHF · Swiss franc
Cards and phone payments are accepted almost everywhere, including trains, mountain railways and most huts. Locals also use the TWINT app, which needs a Swiss bank account. Euros are often accepted in tourist spots and at stations, but change is given in francs at a poor rate. Withdraw francs from bank ATMs and choose to be charged in CHF.
Propinas
Tipping is optional in Switzerland. By law since 1974 service has been included in all displayed prices, and staff earn proper wages. Locals round up or add about 5-10% for good service, mainly in restaurants. No tip is expected for average service.
| Restaurantes | Round up (CHF 47 to 50) or add up to about 5-10% for good service. Tell the server the total when paying. |
|---|---|
| Cafeterías y bares | Round up to the next franc or leave small coins. |
| Taxis y apps de transporte | Round up or add a small amount. |
| Hoteles | About CHF 1-2 per bag for porters and CHF 1-2 per night for housekeeping (optional). |
| Tours y guías | About CHF 5-10 per person per day for a very good guide (optional). |
| Comida a domicilio | CHF 1-2 for small orders, up to about 5-10% for large ones (optional). |
Cargo por servicio: lo que hay de cierto
Service is included in menu prices by law since 1974, so there is no separate service charge on the bill. The bill total is the full price.
Tácticas de presión que conviene conocer
No widely reported pressure from staff. Card terminals increasingly suggest tip options of 15-20%, which is much higher than local custom. You can choose no tip or tell the server the rounded total before paying. Leave cash if you want the tip to reach the staff directly.
Frases útiles
- Zahlen, bitte. / L'addition, s'il vous plaît. The bill, please (German / French).
- Stimmt so. / Gardez la monnaie. Keep the change (German / French).
- Machen Sie fünfzig. Make it fifty.
Normas de cortesía
- Greet when entering shops and when meeting people: 'Grüezi' in German areas, 'Bonjour' in French areas, 'Buongiorno' in Ticino.
- Be punctual; trains and appointments run on time.
- Keep noise down on Sundays and after about 22:00; Sunday is a rest day and most shops are closed.
- Recycle carefully; rubbish must go in official bags in many towns, and littering is fined.
- On mountain trails greet other hikers and stay on marked paths.
- Do not jaywalk; use crossings.
- Face coverings are banned in public in Ticino and St. Gallen (fines CHF 100-10,000).
Estafas y cómo actuar
Fake police phone calls
Dónde: Mainly French-speaking Switzerland, by phone
Cómo funciona: Callers claim to be police and say your cash, jewellery or cards are at risk, then send a 'courier' to collect them for safekeeping. Nearly CHF 10 million stolen since 2023.
Cómo evitarlo: Real police never collect valuables. Hang up and call 117.
Fake police or ticket checkers in person
Dónde: Trains, stations and streets, historically in Geneva
Cómo funciona: Impostors ask to see your ID, ticket or wallet and remove cash during the check.
Cómo evitarlo: Ask for official ID and never hand over your wallet.
Fake deaf charity collectors
Dónde: Outdoor cafes and squares
Cómo funciona: People with signs ask for cash for deaf organisations. The Swiss Federation for the Deaf says it never collects this way.
Cómo evitarlo: Do not give cash; keep phones off tables.
'Free' bracelets from fake monks
Dónde: Geneva and other tourist areas
Cómo funciona: Someone in monk robes ties a bracelet or gives a card, then demands a donation.
Cómo evitarlo: Refuse anything handed to you and walk on.
Three-cup game
Dónde: Busy city spots
Cómo funciona: Rigged betting game with fake winners, starting at about 100 francs.
Cómo evitarlo: Do not play or watch closely.
Holiday rental fraud
Dónde: Online listings
Cómo funciona: Cheap listings with stolen photos ask for advance payment or passport copies.
Cómo evitarlo: Book through reputable platforms and pay only through them.
Distraction pickpocketing
Dónde: Zurich HB, Geneva Cornavin and Geneva airport, trains to Geneva, ski resorts
Cómo funciona: Teams bump or distract you while another person steals a bag, phone or watch.
Cómo evitarlo: Keep valuables zipped, do not leave bags on luggage racks out of sight, watch luggage at stations.
Seguridad
- Serious crime is low, but petty theft is rising in bigger cities, at Geneva airport and on trains, especially to and from Geneva.
- Keep an eye on luggage on trains; theft from overhead racks happens at stops.
- Luxury watches and designer bags attract thieves on shopping streets such as Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich.
- Mountain accidents are common: check weather, avalanche warnings and trail ratings, and get insurance covering helicopter rescue (Rega: 1414).
- Drug laws are strict and penalties severe.
Nivel de inglés
Widely spoken in cities, tourist areas and transport; younger people are usually fluent. Swiss German dialect differs a lot from standard German, but people switch to standard German or English for visitors.
Fuentes
- GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Switzerland, safety and security
- Wikivoyage: Switzerland
- The Local Switzerland: Seven tourist scams to be aware of
- SWI swissinfo.ch: Scammers posing as Swiss police steal CHF10 million since 2023
- Newly Swissed: Complete guide to tipping in Switzerland
- The Local Switzerland: Ride-hailing service Bolt to challenge Uber in Zurich
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