Switzerland
Central Europe · Europe
- Capital
- Bern
- Currency
- CHF (Franc)
- Language
- German / French / Italian / Romansh
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1)
- Safety rating
- 9.6/10
- Best time to visit
- December–March for skiing. June–September for hiking and lake swimming.
Overview
Switzerland offers the most dramatic Alpine scenery in the world, pristine lakes, charming cities, and legendary chocolate, watches, and precision.
Visa requirements
EU/EEA citizens travel freely. Non-EU can stay up to 90 days in Schengen zone without a visa.
Safety information
Switzerland is one of the world's safest countries.
Travel tips
Switzerland is expensive — budget accordingly. Swiss Travel Pass is excellent value.