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Switzerland

Holiday packages, activities and travel tips for Switzerland.

Best time June to September (summer), December to March (snow) Cost ₹₹₹₹₹ Safety 5/5 Visa Schengen short-stay (Type C)

Snow peaks, glass-clear lakes and scenic trains. Switzerland is the postcard of Europe and the most-loved honeymoon destination for Indian travellers.

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Capital
Bern
Currency
Swiss franc (CHF)
Languages
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Time zone
UTC+1
Region
Western Europe
Best time to visit
June to September (summer), December to March (snow)

Places to visit in Switzerland

01Interlaken

Base for Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen.

02Lucerne

Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne and Mt Titlis.

03Zermatt

Car-free village under the Matterhorn.

04Zurich

Old town, lake and shopping.

05Geneva & Montreux

Lake Geneva, the UN and Chillon Castle.

06Mt Titlis

Rotating cable car, glacier and the Bollywood corner.

Things to do

Experiences we can add to your trip.

Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe

Highest railway station in Europe.

Mt Titlis

Ice flyer, cliff walk and snow play.

Glacier Express

Scenic train from Zermatt to St. Moritz.

Lake cruise

Paddle steamers on Lucerne or Geneva.

Chocolate & cheese tour

Gruyères, Cailler and fondue.

When to visit Switzerland

JanGood
FebGood
MarGood
AprOkay
MayGood
JunBest
JulBest
AugBest
SepBest
OctGood
NovOkay
DecGood
BestJun – Sep

Green meadows, lake swims and open mountain passes.

SnowDec – Mar

Skiing, snow and Christmas markets.

QuieterApr – May / Oct – Nov

Some lifts close for maintenance; lower prices.

Food to try

Cheese fondue

Melted cheese with bread, vegetarian.

Raclette

Melted cheese over potatoes.

Rösti

Crispy potato cake.

Swiss chocolate

Lindt, Läderach and local chocolatiers.

Indian food

Indian restaurants in Interlaken, Lucerne and Zurich; Bollywood restaurant on Titlis.

Shopping

Swiss watches

Lucerne and Zurich Bahnhofstrasse.

Swiss army knives

Victorinox stores.

Chocolate

Läderach, Lindt and Sprüngli.

Cuckoo clocks

Souvenir shops in Lucerne.

Culture & etiquette

  • Trains run to the minute; be on time.
  • Keep quiet on trains and in neighbourhoods after 10 pm.
  • Recycling is taken seriously.

Getting around & facilities

SIM & internet
Salt, Sunrise, Swisscom prepaid SIMs; Switzerland is outside EU roaming.
Getting around
Swiss Travel Pass for unlimited trains, buses and boats.
Power plug
Type J (Swiss three-pin), 230V. Bring a Swiss adapter.
Money
Swiss franc. Euros sometimes accepted, but change is given in francs.
Visa
Schengen short-stay visa.
Emergency
112.
Emergency number
112

Safety for travellers

General safety 5/5

  • One of the safest countries in the world.
  • Mountain weather changes fast; carry layers.

Women travellers

  • Very safe for women, day and night.
  • Trains and stations are safe and well lit.

Our team is reachable 24/7 during your trip.

Cost index

Typical prices on the ground, per person. Flights not included.

Very expensive
Casual meal₹2,500 – 3,500
Restaurant meal for two₹9,000 – 14,000
Coffee₹450 – 550
Swiss Travel Pass (3 days)₹23,000 – 27,000
Jungfraujoch return₹15,000 – 22,000
3-star hotel per night₹15,000 – 25,000
Budget₹14,000 – 18,000per person, per day
Comfort₹22,000 – 32,000per person, per day
Luxury₹55,000+per person, per day

Prices are approximate and change with season and exchange rates. Ask us for an exact quote.

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Switzerland visa for Indians

Schengen visa required.

Schengen short-stay (Type C)

Tourism or family visit, up to 90 days in any 180 days, valid across all 29 Schengen countries.

Multiple-entry ('cascade')

Frequent travellers with previous Schengen visas may get 1–5 year visas.

Documents you need

  • Completed visa application form, signed
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months, with 2 blank pages
  • Recent passport-size photo (white background)
  • Return flight tickets
  • Hotel bookings for the whole stay
  • Last 3–6 months bank statements
  • Income tax returns (last 2–3 years)
  • Travel insurance with at least €30,000 medical cover
  • Day-by-day itinerary and cover letter
  • Employed: leave letter and last 3 salary slips
  • Self-employed: GST/company registration and business bank statement
  • Students: bonafide certificate from school/college

Fees & waiting time

Embassy visa fee (adult)€90 (about ₹9,000)
Child 6–12 years€45
Under 6Free
VFS Global service chargeabout ₹2,000 – 3,000
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Processing time: 15 working days after biometrics (can take up to 45 days in peak season). Apply 2–3 months before travel; appointments fill fast from April to July.

How to apply: Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at VFS Global in Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and other cities.

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Fees are approximate, last checked November 2026. Embassies change rules and fees without notice, so we always confirm the latest before you apply.

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