Discover Switzerland and get tips where to go and what to do. From people who need to know, real Switzerland experts from Switzerland Tourism, the national tourism organization.

Travelling to Switzerland? You will find all the information you need here to plan and organise your holiday. In addition you will find travel tips and suggestions for travel preparation.

From palm-lined lakeshores to sparkling glaciers, from medieval villages to buzzing cities – the Grand Tour of Switzerland packs in an incredible number of sights. The concentration of attractions is unrivalled worldwide.

Famous landmarks everywhere you look: the variety of different sights to see in Switzerland is truly incredible. Discover glaciers, mountain worlds, rivers and impressive buildings. Or explore museums and institutions that especially symbolise our country’s identity.

For the first time in its history, Switzerland was forced to abandon its neutrality and to provide troops for France. After the Sonderbund War, the foundations for the modern Switzerland were finally laid down with the adoption of the Constitution of 1848.

Travelling to Switzerland? You will find all the information you need here to plan and organise your holiday. In addition you will find travel tips and suggestions for travel preparation.

Which is the most suitable ticket or travel pass for my journey through Switzerland? How much will my train ticket cost, and can I purchase it online? What is an 'Autobahn vignette'?

Discover Switzerland and get tips where to go and what to do. From people who need to know, real Switzerland experts from Switzerland Tourism, the national tourism organization.

A trip to the Alpstein massif is a must on any visit to Appenzell. In addition to the three mountain lakes, and the cable cars up to Säntis, Kronberg or Hoher Kasten, you will also find rustic mountain inns and the densest network of hiking trails

The VAT you pay on purchased goods in Switzerland is 7.7%. You may ask at the shops for your Tax Free Form and reclaim the VAT. Your total purchases in a shop must amount to more than CHF 300 (including VAT). You must be a resident outside...