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Travel DetailsPassports, 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:
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... |
![]() The Schoolhouse, St Moritz.
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