The Matterhorn
Iconic mountain and popular hiking destination.
~3 h Free entry
Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Schengen Visa Required For Non-eu Travelers.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
None
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
High
Travel Advisory
No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk
Low
Night Safety
Safe
Common Scams
- Overcharging taxis
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
117
Response Speed
Fast
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
24h Common
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Excellent
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber
Navigation Apps
Google Maps, Citymapper
Night Transport Safety
Safe
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Card Widely Accepted
Mobile Payments
Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability
High
Tipping
10-15% Is Common.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $70
Tourist: $150
Family: $400
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection
Generally Accepted.
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Relaxed.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsImmigration
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hallo
Hah-loh
Goodbye
Auf Wiedersehen
Owf Vee-der-zayn
Please
Bitte
Bi-tuh
Thank you
Danke
Dahn-keh
Sorry
Entschuldigung
Ent-shool-dee-goong
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Sprechen Sie Englisch?
Shpre-chen Zee Eng-lish?
I don’t understand
Ich verstehe nicht
Ish fer-shteh-eh nikht
Can you speak slowly, please?
Könnten Sie bitte langsam sprechen?
Kern-ten Zee bi-tte lang-zahm shpre-chen?
Can you help me, please?
Könnten Sie mir bitte helfen?
Kern-ten Zee meer bi-tte hel-fen?
What does this mean?
Was bedeutet das?
Vas beh-doi-tet das?
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