Travel Details

Passports, money, electricity, communications, health, business hours, tipping...

Remember that Switzerland is not part of the European Union, so EU laws, rules and money do not apply.

Business Hours:

BUSINESS HOURS	Monday— Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Banks	8:30am—4:30pm	Closed	Closed
Shops	9am—6:30pm	9am—4 pm	Closed
Post Offices	8:30am—6:30pm	7:30—11am	Closed
Business	8am—12 noon & 2—5pm	Closed	Closed

Communications: telephone, fax, email, Internet,...even normal post! More...

Electricity: 220-240 volt AC, 50Hz. More....

Health: outdoor activities entail risks. Protect yourself! More...

Links: Other useful websites.

Money: Swiss francs (CHF, SF, FS, SFr), not Euros. Merchants may accept euros in payment, but you'll get your change in Swiss francs. More...

Passport: You'll need a valid passport to enter Switzerland.

Sales Tax: Value Added Tax of 7.6%. If you spend CHF400 or more in a shop, ask for a Global Refund Check and the tax will be refunded to you.

Tipping: Hotel and restaurant bills, taxi fares and most other service include a service charge so no tipping is necessary. Leave small-coin change in cafes, if you like. Tip luggage porters CHF2 per bag.

Tourist Information: Lots of it, well-delivered. More...

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