What are the precautions for traveling to Switzerland?

In Switzerland, the bus transfer shifts are very tight. In order to avoid affecting the tourist mood due to missing the bus, it is best to check the transfer details on the official website of Swiss Federal Railways before departure.

Switzerland must buy a ticket in advance when taking public transportation, and the fine for the Swiss Federal Railway without a ticket starts at 9 Swiss francs.

Although several major cities in Switzerland have been included in the list of safe cities in the world, with the accession to the Schengen Agreement, the public security in Switzerland has gradually deteriorated. Some safety details should be paid attention to: pay attention to the luggage on the luggage rack on the train; If the clothes are hung on the coat rack by the window, don't put too much cash, documents and other important items in your pocket; Try to avoid walking alone late at night; Keep a copy of your passport, keep your money separately, and don't put handbags in your car.

Beware of impersonating police to rob in the name of inspection. Swiss police generally don't check tourists' documents on the streets and scenic spots.

Tap water in Switzerland can be directly drunk. Many places provide open-air drinking pools, but there are also ornamental landscape fountains. Such water is not drinkable, so please pay attention to the drinking water signs. Supermarket to buy mineral water with carbonated water and without carbonated water, please choose according to your own preferences.

most places in Switzerland accept credit cards, ATMs basically accept unionpay cards, and many merchants in big cities accept unionpay cards. It is recommended not to carry too much cash with you to avoid unnecessary losses.

Most shopping malls and supermarkets in Switzerland are closed on Sundays and holidays. It opens at 9: a.m., Monday to Thursday until around 18:3, Friday until around 2:, and Saturday closes at around 17:. Shops in railway stations are generally open 7 days a week until 22: every day. In addition, the business hours between cities will be slightly different.

every city has a tourist information office, where you can get a free city map and consult the surrounding tourist attractions and routes.

Swiss cities are small, and the scenic spots are concentrated. Cycling in the same city is a good choice. Bicycle rental services are provided in railway stations in major cities, and some cities provide bicycles for tourists free of charge. Some cities provide paid self-service car rental service, so please avoid returning the car at transportation hubs such as railway stations during rush hours.

the speed limit for cars in Switzerland is 5km/h (3km/h in some areas), 8km/h for national highways and 12km/h for expressways.

The bus system in Switzerland stops early. Small cities stop at weekends, and taxi stops at all railway stations have free taxi reservation calls.

The terrain in Switzerland is mostly mountainous, and the temperature on the mountain changes greatly. Even in midsummer, it is best to prepare a coat that is wind-proof and cold-resistant.

Switzerland is a country where many people don't blame others. People are polite to each other, and even people they don't know will say hello to each other on the mountain path.

Switzerland is more suitable for go on road trip, but it is not easy to find a parking space in a big city, and the parking fee is expensive. It is suggested to combine self-driving with public transportation.