Switzerland eSIM
1-tap install
Data only
Full refund before installation
1. Select plan
Multi-traveler eSIMs
Group discount up to 15% for 6+
Add 1 more to unlock 5% off. 6+ travelers get 15% off.
2. Fare transparency
Total due
$0.65 / GB · $0.22 / day
$6.49
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
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$6.49
Switzerland 10 GB · 30 days (×1)
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Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Switzerland.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Switzerland.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across Switzerland.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Switzerland. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Switzerland. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Switzerland. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for Switzerland. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
Travelling with someone? Add a second traveller and the whole order is 5% off — it grows to 15% at six.
Order summary
Switzerland 10 GB · 30 days
$0.65/GB
$6.49
Total
$0.65 / GB
$6.49
Full refund before installation. Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
ContinueBy paying, you agree to immediate delivery and lose the 14-day right of withdrawal.
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
$6.49
Switzerland 10 GB · 30 days
Setup
Set the eSIM up before you fly to Switzerland
Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
- After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
- Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
- Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.
On Android
- Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
- When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.
Good to know
- Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
- Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
- Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
- Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.
What you can actually buy for Switzerland
7 plans for Switzerland, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 7 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 list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.
Regional plans that also cover Switzerland
50 regional plans include Switzerland. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if Switzerland is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.
Regional coverage starts at $4.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.
How eSIMs work in Switzerland
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. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Switzerland, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use Sunrise, Salt on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.
How much data do you need in Switzerland?
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 7 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
What do you pay for data in Switzerland?
A travel eSIM for Switzerland is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.
Setting up your Switzerland eSIM
- 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
- 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- 3. Land in Switzerland, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.
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 →What to eat in Switzerland
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.
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.
What to see in Switzerland
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
Getting around Switzerland
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.
Practical things worth knowing in Switzerland
Paying for things
- Widely used everywhere.
- Highly prevalent and accepted at most terminals.
- Cash still useful for: Small mountain huts, Rural farm stalls, Tips (sometimes)
- Local wallets: Twint (primarily for locals)
Basics
- Emergency number: 112 (General), 117 (Police), 144 (Ambulance), 118 (Fire), 1414 (REGA Mountain Rescue)
- Plugs: J, C · 230V
- Tap water: yes
- Service is included by law; rounding up to the nearest Franc or adding 5-10% for exceptional service is appreciated but not mandatory.
Public holidays in Switzerland
| 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.