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Switzerland

country · Switzerland

Overview

Switzerland is a country in Europe, with its capital at Bern.

Key facts

CountrySwitzerland
CurrencyCHF

About the country

Switzerland lies in Europe.

Its capital is Bern.

Practical information

You will pay in CHF (Franc).

The main languages spoken are German, French, Italian.

Traffic drives on the right.

Getting there

Flying is the usual way to reach Switzerland. Search live fares with the Find flights link.

Cities in Switzerland

Bigger destinations to explore in Switzerland include Lausanne, Bern, Zürich, Geneva, Luzern, Renens, Vevey, Morges, Basel and Montreux. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.

Exploring the country

To plan Switzerland, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.

Regions & places

Where to stay in Switzerland

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Getting around Switzerland

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On the map

Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.