Travelling
Travelling in Switzerland allows you to discover diverse landscapes and cultures within a small country – from alpine villages to modern cities. Exploring different areas helps you better understand everyday life and culture in Switzerland.
Before the trip
From documents to travel passes, here’s what to check before you go. Make sure you have a valid passport or ID, depending on your country of origin. Citizens from Schengen countries can enter freely. Citizens from other countries may need a visa, especially for stays of over 90 days.
Moving around
Switzerland has one of the most efficient public transport systems in Europe, with easy connections even to remote areas. Use apps like SBB Mobile to check timetables and buy tickets.
For discounted travel options, you have the Swiss Travel Pass Youth or Interrail One country pass for Switzerland ().
The official Tourism website has lots of important information to help you plan your trip.
Staying safe
Keep these numbers in mind in case of emergencies: 117 (police), 144 (ambulance), and 118 (fire). In Switzerland, you can also dial 112 to reach emergency services – it’s the international emergency number valid across Europe, and it works even from a mobile phone without credit.
If you lose your documents or need support, contact your embassy or local police.
Learn more
Touristical information
Discover the great things Switzerland can offer tourists in the official MySwitzerland website.
Paths and trails
A must if you are into hiking and discovering Switzerland on foot. Discover paths and trails on the Swisstopo application to bring slow travel to the next level.
Youth Hostels
Find cheap accommodation and meet like-minded people in Swiss youth hostels.
Traveling to Switzerland was very exciting: I saw a lot of nature that I wanted to visit.Enxhëll, 18 years old