Switzerland Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in Switzerland

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Switzerland

Toll & Vignette: A toll vignette is mandatory on national highways. Only an annual vignette is available (also as an e-vignette).

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: Service is legally included, but rounding up is still customary. For good service, round up to the next full or 5-franc amount.

• DO Punctuality is extremely valued.
• DO When clinking glasses, look everyone in the eye individually and say their name.
• DON'T Avoid noise on Sundays (mowing lawns, recycling glass).
• DON'T Don't try to imitate the Swiss German dialect if you don't speak it.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type J (230V, 50Hz). Flat Europlugs fit, but round Schuko plugs require an adapter.

Tap Water: Excellent quality. Tap water and water from most public fountains is perfectly safe to drink.

Insider Tip: Trains in Switzerland leave exactly on the minute. If the schedule says 14:03, the train leaves exactly then. Be early!