Switzerland Travel Guide

General Information

• Switzerland Country Guide - Everything you need to know about Switzerland and its people.

• Consular Information Sheet - General government information including entry requirements, safety and security, medical/health information and more.

Getting There & Around

• Eurail - For non-European residents, buy eurail passes or eurailtickets for train travel within Europe.

• Easyjet - Low cost airline for travel around Europe.

• Swiss International Airlines - Book your flight online using their user-friendly trip planner and specify your seat preference before check-in at the airport.

• Swiss Federal Railways - Purchase domestic and international train tickets for travel within and from Switzerland to other European countries.

Hotels & Restaurants

• Switzerland Hotels - A huge hotel database searchable by city.

• Restaurant Guide - This site includes lots of restaurants listed by cuisine or by location, with ratings and some with pictures.

• Switzerland Lodging - An online booking service for hotels, vacation apartments and other lodging.

Language Related

• GEOS Oceania English Language Colleges - GEOS Oceania English Language Colleges offer English courses in modern facilities in the Oceania region - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa

News & Culture

• Switzerland News - An online English newspaper.

• Fun in Switzerland - A huge day-by-day listing of events and activities around the country from arts and culture and sports to visits to local markets and food-related outings.

Travel & Tourism

• Lonely Planet- Destination Switzerland - A great site including basic travel information, history, culture, attractions, and more for the independent traveler.

• Frommer’s Guide - A great site from a well-known leader in travel which includes “The Best of” listings, health and safety, history, active pursuits and much more.

• Switzerland Tourism - A complete website including everything you’d like to know about Switzerland.

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