Switzerland is not part of the EU, so EU roaming rules do not automatically apply there. Check your plan before you travel, because costs differ between providers. Plans and prices change quickly, so compare current offers.
Your options
- Home roaming: simple, but ask your provider whether Switzerland is included and what the data limits are.
- Travel eSIM: an eSIM can be installed before arrival if your phone supports it and is unlocked.
- Local prepaid SIM: sold by Swiss operators and in shops. Registration with identification may be required, so bring your passport.
Coverage and Wi-Fi
Coverage is generally strong in towns and along main rail lines, but can be weak in remote valleys. Many hotels and cafes offer Wi-Fi. Download offline maps before hiking. See our mountain safety guide.
Long stays
Remote workers and expats should look at monthly plans. See our expat and digital nomad guide and the practical information hub.
I’m Laura, a travel writer based in Zürich, and Switzerland is the place I know better than anywhere else. I moved here 9 years ago and haven’t stopped exploring it since.
Over the past 9 years I’ve made 40+ trips across every Swiss canton — from the Italian-speaking south of Ticino to the remote valleys of Graubünden to the lake towns of Romandy. I speak German, French and English fluently, which means I can read the local newspapers, argue with train conductors, and actually understand what the mountain guide is telling you when the weather turns.
Switzerland is a deceptively complex destination: four languages, 26 cantons, wildly different regional cultures, and a transport network so intricate it takes years to properly understand. I write to demystify all of it — whether you’re planning your first visit to Zermatt, deciding between Zürich and Geneva for a city break, or figuring out how to live here as a digital nomad or remote worker.
I also cover Central Europe for travellers who want to venture beyond the obvious — particularly the Czech Republic, Austria and the Alpine arc connecting Switzerland to its neighbours.
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