You will find detailed information on Switzerland at:
www.myswitzerland.com
Tipping
Tipping is not compulsory but is very much appreciated (restaurants 10%, taxis 5%)
Credit cards
The standard international credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners) are accepted almost everywhere in Switzerland.
If you lose your card, please call one of the following numbers:
| Visa |
0800 89 4 732 or +1 410 581 9994 |
24-hour service |
| American Express |
+41 44 659 66 66 |
24-hour service |
| Diners |
+41 58 750 80 80 |
24-hour service |
Electricity
The power supply in Switzerland is 220 volts. Bigger hotels will generally be able to lend you an adapter if you ask at the hotel reception.
Weather
The weather is mainly mild in spring, with temperatures in the region of 20°C. There can, however, be quite a few showers.
www.basel.ch (weather/webcam)
Currency
The official currency in Switzerland is the Swiss franc.
Banknotes
Franc coins
Rappen coins
One Swiss franc = 100 rappen
Currency converter
| 100 grams |
= 3.5 ounces |
| 1 kilogram |
= 2.2 pounds |
| 1 centimeter |
= 0.384 inches |
| 1 meter |
= 39.37 inches |
| 1 kilometer |
= 0.621 miles |
| 1 ounce |
= 28.35 grams |
| 1 pound |
= 0.454 kilograms (= 454 grams) |
| 1 inch |
= 2.54 centimeters |
| 1 yard |
= 91.4 centimeters (= 0.91 meters) |
| 1 mile |
= 1.6 kilometers |