Explore Swiss Alps

The Swiss Alps refer to Switzerland,s Alpine region, it forms part of Switzerland,s main 3 physiographic regions, the other two are the country,s portion of the Jura Mountains and the Swiss Plateau.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
(Switzerland) German; French; Italian and Romansh are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Swiss Franc (CHF)
UTC+00:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
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Drinks
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Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
(Switzerland) Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 6,80 CHF, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 3,90 CHF, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 69 CHF
General Transport
Driving with a car is possible here, just be careful on the roads during winter, where roads can become icy and covered in snow.The railway is the best alternative to watch the scenery pass you by.

Things to do in Swiss Alps

Ski down the slopes or stay in ski resorts.Transform the sceneries into pictures and memories.Dip your into some Swiss culture, that varies from region to region.Eat a dish of melted cheese fondue or reclette while savouring a bottle of Swiss wine.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Switzerland) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Switzerland:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Switzerland: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Switzerland) Raincoat
  • Umbrealla
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • a Reusable water bottle
  • Comfortable and strong shoes
  • Long and short sleeve shirts
  • Gloves
  • Sunglasses
  • Swimsuit
  • Warm pants and layers and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Switzerland) These countries don,t need a Schengen Visa to enter Europe (Switzerland is part of the Schengen Agreement): Albania; Andorra; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Brazil; Brunei; Canada; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominica; El Salvador; Georgia; Grenada; Guatemala; Holy See (Vatican City State); Honduras; Hong Kong S.A.R.; Israel; Japan; Kiribati; Macao S.A.R.; Malaysia; Marshall Islands; Mauritius; Mexico; Micronesia; Moldova; Monaco; Montenegro; Nauru; New Zealand; Nicaragua; North Macedonia; Palau; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent; Samoa; Serbia; Seychelles; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Korea; Taiwan; Timor Leste; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Tuvalu; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; United States of America; Uruguay; Vanuatu and Venezuela.