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Switzerland eSIM
9 data plans · from £3.30 · instant QR code 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 £3.30 · instant QR code 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
£4.10
£1.31/GB
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Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Sunrise, Salt.
Setup
It takes about a minute. Tap the install link we email you, leave the line switched off, then switch it on when you land — and you're online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
Switzerland: 11 plans, 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 includes Switzerland cover — a single-country plan is the only option here, and it is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A Switzerland travel eSIM is a digital SIM that downloads straight to your phone — no plastic card, no queuing at an airport counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (the QR code is in there too), and your phone adds a second line alongside your normal SIM. It stays dormant until your trip begins, then connects automatically to Sunrise, Salt on 5G where available, LTE everywhere else. Your normal number carries on working for calls and texts while the eSIM handles the data.
Maps, messaging and taxi apps use very little data — roughly 300–500 MB a day. If you add photos, social media and the occasional video, expect to use closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip, a 5 GB plan is usually plenty; for two weeks, tethering, or heavy use, opt for 10 GB or more, or choose a top-up plan you can reload as you go. Switzerland plans start at £3.30 across 9 sizes, with the per-GB price clearly shown so you can easily spot the best value.
Yes. A Switzerland travel eSIM is a local data plan rather than international roaming — you pay the price you saw online, and there are no per-megabyte charges from your home network provider. Set the eSIM as your mobile data line, switch data roaming off on your normal SIM, and nothing unexpected turns up on your next bill. Full refund at any time before installation, so buying ahead costs you nothing.
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.