Switzerland has a very low crime rate, but take care with your belongings in crowded tourist areas and be aware of pickpockets
When on or around mountains, be aware of the weather forecast and possible avalanche, mudslide or rock fall warnings
Healthcare is quite expensive in Switzerland, so ensure to get travel health insurance before you go!
Be very polite, make sure you always say please and thank you
Respect personal space, don’t stand too close to others
Be mindful of your volume, speak quietly and don’t play music out loud in public
Tipping is not necessary, but it is polite! Just round up your bill to give a small tip to your servers
For travelling between cities, trains are the most efficient
Most places are very pedestrian-friendly, and it is easy to walk from one place to another
Trains are also a great option within a city if the distance is too far to walk!
Uber works in Switzerland, a convinient option if you aren't on a budget!
Unlike most of Europe, Switzerland uses Swiss Francs (1.19 USD = 1 Swiss Francs)
Switzerland has 4 main languages: French, German, Italian, and Romansh.
Zurich, Lucerne, and Basel are all German-speaking!