Switzerland Holidays, Flights & Travel Guide
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Switzerland Holidays
and Travel Overview
With snow-capped Alps, forested
hills, fairytale castles, Renaissance cathedrals, shimmering lakes,
stylish spas and luxury ski resorts - it's easy to see why
Switzerland has been one of the world's top tourist destinations
for the past two centuries. It is the country
that fashioned tourism, so it's no surprise that Switzerland caters
to visitors all year round. In spring and summer it offers lakeside
chalets, mountain trails and spa resorts. In the sunny southern
region of Ticino, near the Italian border, visitors will find
palm-fringed Riviera-style resorts offering a host of water sports.
Those keen on hiking and mountaineering will find over 31,000 miles
(50,000km) of mountain and forest trails throughout the
country. In November the country's ski resorts
begin opening, and visitors pour in throughout the Christmas season
and until the snow begins to melt with the onset of spring. With
the highest pistes in Europe, Switzerland's ski runs offer reliable
snow and breathtaking views. Most resorts also have plenty to do
for those not so keen on skiing, making Switzerland the perfect
destination for a winter fantasy of log fires, fondues and
glistening snow. Switzerland's cities are
pristine and beautifully laid out with famous Swiss precision.
Zurich is widely held to be the intellectual and artistic centre of
the country, sporting incredible architecture and more than a
thousand fountains, with many museums and galleries. Geneva is the
principal city for the international community, and is home to
hundreds of world organisations. Its setting on the shores of Lake
Geneva give it a romantic atmosphere, and the city has an exciting,
if rather expensive, nightlife.
Tourist Offices - Swiss Tourist Office: +41 (0)1 288 1111
(Zurich) or www.myswitzerland.com
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Entry Requirements
for Switzerland Holidays & Switzerland Travel
Travellers must have all documents
necessary for their next destination and passports or passport
replacing documents must be valid at least 3 months beyond period
of stay.
- For Australians -
Australian passport holders require a valid passport,
but a visa is not necessary for stays of up to three
months.
- New Zealand nationals require a valid passport, but no
visa is necessary for a stay of up to three months.
- US passport holders require a valid passport, but a
visa is not necessary for stays of up to three
months.
- US passport holders require a valid passport, but a
visa is not necessary for stays of up to three
months.
- UK passport holders require a valid passport, but a
visa is not necessary for stays of up to three
months.
Currency of Switzerland
The official currency is the Swiss franc (CHF)
divided into 100 centimes. Although not part of the EU many prices
are nonetheless indicated in Euros and some merchants may accept
Euros. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted
and ATMs are widespread; many are equipped with the Cirrus or
Maestro system. Banks offer the best exchange rates for travellers
cheques and foreign currency, but it is also possible to exchange
money at major hotels, main train stations and airports. Banks are
open Monday to Friday.
Switzerland
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international country dialling code
for Switzerland is +41. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the
relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area
codes are in use e.g. (0)22 for Geneva. Mobile phone GSM 1800 and
900 networks operate throughout the country. Visitors who wish to
use a prepaid sim card from Swisscom Mobile (NATEL easy) will be
required to register with the service provider and produce
identification. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and
resorts; some public phone booths also have Internet and email
access.
Switzerland
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers to Switzerland over 17 years do not
have to pay duty on the following items: 200 cigarettes or 50
cigars or 250g tobacco; 2 litres alcohol up to 15% and 1 litre
alcohol over 15%. The maximum allowance of wine is 20 litres, but
duty will be payable on this quantity. A reasonable amount of
personal effects and gifts (including perfume) to the value of Sfr
200 for residents of Switzerland and Sfr 100 for other travellers.
Restricted items include meat and meat products from selected
countries. Prohibited items include firearms and ammunition without
prior permission for regional police departments; also prohibited
are absinth and anaesthetics.
Switzerland
Holidays - Tipping Information
A 15% service charge is normally included in all
hotel, taxi, bar and restaurant bills, and further tipping is not
necessary, but is appreciated for outstanding
service.
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