Europe
Switzerland
Alps, lakes, chocolate and trains on time to the second. Say grüezi, bonjour or buongiorno, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 21:53
- Currency
- CHF
- Calling code
- +41
- Capital
- Bern
- Languages spoken
- French, GSW, Italian, RM
Respect & manners
- Be on time: punctuality matters.
- Switzerland has four languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh. Greet in the local one.
- Quiet hours are respected (often after 10 pm and on Sundays).
- Tipping: service is included; rounding up is a nice extra.
- Switzerland is not in the EU: roaming charges may apply. Check with your mobile operator.
- A vignette (sticker) is required to drive on motorways.
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