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Switzerland eSIM
9 data plans · from $3.99 · one-tap install by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
9 data plans · from $3.99 · one-tap install by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
$4.99
$1.66/GB
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Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Sunrise, Salt.
Setup
Set up your eSIM before you travel — it takes about a minute. Scan once, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
11 plans for Switzerland, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 11 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
7 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Sunrise, Salt.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle covers Switzerland — a single-country plan is the only option here, which is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A travel eSIM for Switzerland is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. It stays dormant until you arrive in Switzerland, then connects automatically to Sunrise, Salt on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM simply carries your data.
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Switzerland plans start at $3.99 across 9 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
No. A travel eSIM for Switzerland is a local data plan, not international roaming — you pay the price you see up front, with no per-megabyte bill from your home carrier. Set the eSIM as your data line and switch data roaming off on your home SIM, and there are no surprises when you get home. Full refund any time before you install, so there’s no risk in buying ahead.
Cheese Fondue
Melted cheese blended with white wine and garlic, served in a communal pot for dipping bread.
Traditional chalets in ski resorts or fondue restaurants in Geneva and Zurich.
Raclette
Melted Alpine cow's milk cheese scraped over boiled potatoes, pickles, and onions.
Valais region or any traditional Swiss restaurant.
Rösti
A crispy, pan-fried potato cake, often served with a fried egg, bacon, or cheese.
German-speaking Switzerland, especially Bern.
Switzerland connectivity guide
Switzerland is the single most important country in Europe to check your plan against, because it is not in the EU and is excluded from a large share of Europe regional bundles. People discover this on a day trip from Como, Konstanz or Geneva, after the fact. The coverage itself is excellent — among the best anywhere, including in tunnels and on mountain railways — but you have to be on a plan that includes it. This guide covers the exclusion trap first, then which networks you get and where they stop.
Read the full Switzerland guide →Zürcher Geschnetzeltes
Sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, traditionally served with Rösti.
Zurich's traditional guild houses.
Älplermagronen
Swiss Alpine macaroni layered with potatoes, cheese, and onions, served with applesauce.
Mountain huts across the Swiss Alps.
Capuns
Spätzle dough wrapped in Swiss chard leaves, simmered in a cream and bouillon sauce with local meats.
Graubünden canton.
Bircher Muesli
Rolled oats soaked overnight with grated apples, nuts, lemon juice, and milk or yogurt.
Breakfast buffets nationwide.
Swiss Chocolate
World-famous, high-quality milk and dark chocolate.
Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zurich, or boutique chocolatiers like Sprüngli and Läderach.
Bündner Nusstorte
A traditional caramelized walnut-filled pastry.
Bakeries in the Engadin valley.
Cervelat
The national sausage of Switzerland, typically grilled over an open fire.
Street food stands, festivals, or for DIY grilling at public fire pits.
MatterhornZermatt
Iconic, pyramid-shaped mountain offering world-class skiing, hiking, and breathtaking views from the Gornergrat.
1-2 days · book ahead
JungfraujochInterlaken / Grindelwald
Known as the 'Top of Europe', featuring the highest railway station in Europe and the Aletsch Glacier.
Full day · book ahead
Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)Lucerne
Historic wooden footbridge spanning the Reuss River, adorned with interior 17th-century paintings.
1-2 hours
Château de ChillonMontreux
Stunning medieval island castle on the shores of Lake Geneva.
2-3 hours · book ahead
Rhine FallsSchaffhausen
The most powerful waterfall in Europe, viewable via boat tours that get incredibly close to the falls.
Half day
Bern Old TownBern
UNESCO World Heritage site with medieval architecture, covered arcades, and the Zytglogge clock tower.
Half day
Glacier ExpressZermatt to St. Moritz
One of the most scenic train journeys in the world, passing through 91 tunnels and across 291 bridges.
Full day (8 hours) · book ahead
Mount PilatusLucerne
Accessible by the world's steepest cogwheel railway, offering panoramic views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.
Half day · book ahead
Trains (SBB/CFF/FFS)
An incredibly dense and punctual national rail network connecting almost every town and city.
High for point-to-point tickets; passes save money.
PostBus (PostAuto)
Yellow buses that serve rural and mountainous areas not reached by the train network.
Moderate; covered by national travel passes.
Boats and Ferries
Scheduled passenger boats operating on major lakes like Geneva, Lucerne, Thun, and Brienz.
Moderate to High; covered by national travel passes.
Trams and Local Buses
Efficient local transit within major cities like Zurich, Geneva, Basel, and Bern.
Budget (often free if your hotel provides a local guest card).
Cable Cars and Funiculars
Aerial tramways and mountain railways taking passengers up steep inclines to peaks and ski resorts.
High (often discounted with national passes but rarely fully covered).
Ride-hailing
Uber
Available primarily in major cities like Zurich, Geneva, and Basel, but expensive.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Many shops and attractions closed; transit runs on holiday schedule. |
| Berchtold's Day | January 2 | Observed in many cantons (like Bern, Zurich); some businesses closed. |
| Swiss National Day | August 1 | Festivals, fireworks; shops closed, heavy domestic travel. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Almost everything closed; limited transit. |
| St. Stephen's Day | December 26 | Public holiday in most cantons; shops closed. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.