About Switzerland

Facts and numbers about Switzerland. Start here if you don't know the country at all.

Learn how things work in Switzerland. About the Swiss franc, visas, important phone numbers and Swiss electrical plugs. There's also a map of the country.

See what weather is like, how the climate is changing in the Swiss Alps, and what you can do about it as a tourist.

About the various languages spoken in Switzerland, Swiss food and the history of Switzerland.

Want to know what Switzerland looks like? Get a first impression with 50 photos of the breathtaking Swiss Alps and towns.

Study the views in advance with our tips for panoramic mountain webcams, Switzerland videos and virtual tours.