One of the European countries that isn’t covered by EU RLAH rule and could get you really high charges is Switzerland.
Therefore, EU phone users in Switzerland will still be subject to roaming charges when they are in Switzerland (there are operators which did exceptions but it must be checked).
Currency: Swiss Franc * Capital: Bern * Population: 8,715,494 * Calling code: +41
Switzerland roaming: Switzerland receives a high number of tourists and business travelers from all across the globe as well as from within the country
Here are some useful apps for travelers in Switzerland:
- SBB Mobile: This is the official app of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), which is the main provider of public transportation in Switzerland. The app allows you to buy tickets, check timetables, and plan your journey.
- SwitzerlandMobility App: This app is a great resource for hikers, bikers, and mountain bikers. It provides information on over 60,000 kilometers of trails, including maps, elevation profiles, and difficulty levels.
- swisstopo App: This app is the official app of the Swiss Federal Office of Topography (swisstopo). It provides detailed topographic maps of Switzerland, as well as information on hiking trails, mountain huts, and other points of interest.
- Google Maps: A classic amongst travel apps, Google Maps is always a good idea to have downloaded with offline maps for the areas you’ll be visiting in Switzerland. It provides real-time GPS navigation, public transport routes, and information on hotels, attractions, and restaurants.
- Rome2Rio: This app is a great way to compare travel options between different cities and towns in Switzerland. It provides information on trains, buses, planes, and even ferries, as well as estimated travel times and costs.
- TheFork: This app is a great way to find and book restaurants in Switzerland. You can search by location, cuisine, and price range, and you can also read reviews from other diners. (Note that TheFork is the international name for the app known as LaFourchette in Switzerland).
- GoodBarber: This app is a great way to find out what’s happening in the cities and towns you’re visiting in Switzerland. It provides information on events, festivals, and attractions, as well as on bars, clubs, and restaurants. (Note that GoodBarber is a platform that allows businesses to create their own apps; there isn’t one single GoodBarber app for Switzerland).
- SRF News: This is the app of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRF), the public broadcaster in Switzerland. The app provides news, weather, and sports information in English and German.
- SwissInfo: This app is a great resource for news about Switzerland in English. It provides news articles, videos, and podcasts on a variety of topics
This is just a selection of some of the many useful apps that are available for travelers in Switzerland.