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SwitzerlandSwitzerland: Various travel information
Formalities, visasGerman and Austrian nationals can enter Switzerland with a passport, temporary passport or ID card. For children up to the age of sixteen, entry is possible with a child ID card or with an entry in the passport of a parent. People who need a visa can apply at the following address: Issuing of visas in Germany Visa department of the Embassy of Switzerland Otto-von-Bismarck-Allee 4 A 10557 Berlin Tel: +49 - (0) 30 - 3 90 40 00 Email: [email protected] Foreign exchange, goods and customs regulations National currency The national currency of Switzerland is the Swiss franc = 100 cents. The import and export of domestic and foreign means of payment are not subject to any restrictions. However, from the German side there is an obligation to declare from around 15,000 euros. Goods, customs regulations The import and export of weapons, ammunition or explosives is strictly prohibited. In addition, the import and export of plants and animals that are protected under the Washington Species Protection Act is prohibited. Violation can result in severe penalties. Personal items such as clothes, photo equipment etc. are allowed to be introduced. Two hunting or sporting weapons may be carried, provided they are taken out again. Carrying of weapons is subject to cantonal regulations. Alcoholic beverages: up to 15% alcohol content: two liters, over 15%: one liter. Tobacco products: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of pipe tobacco. (Double amounts apply to nationals of non-European countries.) Minimum age for importing alcohol or tobacco: 17 years. Arrival and transport How do you get to Switzerland? Schengen Switzerland was able to join the Schengen Agreement by decision of the EU Commission. As a result, from December 12, 2008, border controls at the borders with neighboring EU countries were no longer applicable. You can get to Switzerland from Germany or Austria by car, train, bus or plane. People from the border regions also like to visit Switzerland by bike or simply on foot. Tunnels and mountain passes Great St. Bernhard Pass The Great St. Bernhard Pass connects Martigny in the canton of Valais with the Italian Aosta and then with the Piedmont region. The pass is at an altitude of 2,469 m. The pass was already used by the Romans on their way from Italy to France. And in 1905 a paved road was built here. The pass itself is only passable in summer, but traffic has been able to roll over the tunnel of the same name all year round since 1964. At the top of the pass, Bernhard von Menthon (also called Bernhard von Aosta) founded a hospice around 1050 to rescue and care for people in need. The pass and the famous St. Bernard dogs were named after him. It should be noted that Napoleon used this pass on May 14, 1800 on his way to Italy. Great St. Bernhard tunnel The great St. Bernhard passes under the pass of the same name. The tunnel has a length of 5.8 km and connects Martigny in the canton of Valais with the Italian Aosta and then on to the Piedmont region. The state border between Switzerland and Italy is in the tunnel. The tunnel was opened to traffic on March 19, 1964. The maximum speed in the tunnel is 80 km/h. The toll is € 18.70 for a car and € 11 for a motorcycle; in the south-north direction, i.e. from Italy, a surcharge of 20% is levied. Lötschberg Base Tunnel The Lötschberg Base Tunnel is part of the Alpine transversal railway line and with a length of 34.6 km is currently the third longest tunnel worldwide after the Seikan Tunnel (Japan) and the Eurotunnel (France/Great Britain). It is a pure railway tunnel through which cars are also transported, for which there are corresponding loading stations on both sides. The tunnel was officially opened on June 15, 2007. it represents a fast connection between the Valais and the Bernese Oberland. Gotthard road tunnel The Gotthard road tunnel was inaugurated on September 5, 1980. As a single-tube tunnel with a length of 16.9 km, it connects Basel with Chiasso via the A2 motorway. It forms part of the shortest motorway connection between Flensburg/ Kiel/Hamburg and Sicily. The tunnel can be used with the Swiss motorway vignette without additional tolls. It should be mentioned that there is also the St. Gotthard Pass and the one-tube Gothard railway tunnel, which is around 15 km long Gotthard Base Tunnel The Gotthard Base Tunnel, which consists of a west and east tube, is a railway tunnel that was ceremoniously opened by the Swiss on June 1, 2016 in the presence of the Italian and French Heads of State and the German Federal Chancellor. With a length of around 57 km, it is the longest railway tunnel in the world. From December 2016 passenger and freight trains ran here at speeds over 200 km/h. In an access gallery to the Gotthard Base Tunnel, visitors can take a look through a pane of glass into the tunnel and the trains passing by. Visitors come to the tunnel as part of a two-hour guided tour from the Erstfeld train station. This "Gotthard Tunnel Experience Tour" is offered Tuesday through Saturday at 9:00 am and 1:30 pm. Participants must be at least twelve years old and in good physical condition. Adults pay CHF 23 and young people CHF 10. San Bernadino The approximately 6.6 km long San Bernadino was opened in 1967 and comprehensively modernized between 1991 and 2006. It connects Margarethen in the canton of St. Gallen with Bellinzola in Ticino via the A13 motorway. It is the shortest motorway connection between Munich and Milan. A curiosity is that migratory birds now choose the tunnel instead of the pass, in which case car traffic even has to be temporarily stopped. It should be mentioned that at the same point in the canton of Graubünden there is the San Bernadino Pass with a pass height of 2,065 m. The tunnel can only be entered with the Swiss Aubahn vignette, there is no toll. Travel in the countryAir connections International air connections exist from the airports in Zurich, Geneva and Basel/Mulhouse. Domestic flight connections are offered by the national airlines Crossair and Swissair. You fly between Basel, Geneva, Zurich, Bern and Lugano. Bus In areas of Switzerland that are less well served by the railways, there are buses of the Swiss Federal Post Office. Railway The rail network of the Swiss Federal Railways covers approx. 2,900 km. There are also numerous private rail lines. The entire Swiss rail network is around 5,000 km long. The railway network is one of the best in the world in terms of safety, punctuality, comfort and of course the charm of the landscape.
Roads The road network in Switzerland is extremely well developed. Numerous motorways connect most Swiss cities with each other and also lead abroad. A vignette is required to use the motorway. There are also numerous pass routes. The north-south connection is well developed, but the smaller pass roads are sometimes very narrow and sometimes closed in winter. The Alpine road tunnels are passable all year round, but cost a tunnel fee. The largest tunnels are the St. Bernhard and St. Gotthard.
Rental cars All known car rental companies are in Switzerland. A reservation from your home country is not necessary but recommended.
Traffic rules Maximum speeds As a matter of principle - in addition to the general speed limits shown - the speed limits indicated by signs must be strictly observed. The Swiss police check very often and a considerable fine is due even if the limit is exceeded slightly.
Razor criminal offense For some time now one has to expect prison sentences of one to four years if the prescribed maximum speed is exceeded due to the so-called "razor criminal offense". This fact is fulfilled when the following maximum speeds are exceeded:
Special regulations In Switzerland, a vignette is required on motorways. From January 2014 you must also drive with lights on during the day. There is a strict alcohol limit of 0.0 for novice drivers and professional drivers.
Blood alcohol limits In Switzerland there is a blood alcohol limit of 0.5 per mille for drivers of motor vehicles. The same rule applies to motorcycle drivers. International license plateAccording to Abbreviationfinder, the international license plate of Switzerland is (Confederation Helvetia)
Tourist officeSwitzerland Tourism in Germany Rossmarkt 23 60311 Frankfurt aM Tel: 00800 - 100 200 30 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.myswitzerland.com Switzerland Tourism in Austria Schwindgasse 20 1040 Vienna Tel: 00800 100 200 30 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.myswitzerland.com The health system in Switzerland is z. B. comparable to the German in every respect. You receive adequate and optimal care for all accidents or illnesses. However, it is recommended, for. B. for mountain tourists to take out a special rescue insurance, which also financially covers a possibly necessary helicopter transport. Infectious DiseasesIn Switzerland, no infectious diseases that are not widespread in Germany or Central and Northern Europe are to be expected. Vaccination recommendations When traveling to Switzerland, no vaccinations that are common in Germany or Austria are required. Vaccination requirements There are no vaccination regulations when entering or staying in the country. safety instructions In Switzerland, the risk to visitors is not rated higher than in most other European countries. In certain regions, crime is even significantly lower than in numerous German cities. However, avalanches can be expected in certain regions in winter. Anyone who deviates from the usual routes in the mountains or leaves the marked Oisten should definitely inquire about the weather and snow conditions beforehand. Incidentally, one of the world's most renowned avalanche research centers is located in Davos. Federal Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research Flüelastr. 11 CH-7260 Davos Tel: +41 - 81 - 41 70 111 Fax: +41 - 81 - 41 70 110 www.slf.ch Switzerland: embassies, consulatesVisit Countryaah for a full list of Switzerland embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
Embassy of the Swiss Confederation in BerlinThe Swiss embassy is located in the immediate vicinity of the Federal Chancellery. The history of the embassy goes back to 1870/71 and was built by the architect Friedrich Hitzig. After its completion, it served various private individuals as a city palace until it was bought by Switzerland in 1919, which had it slightly rebuilt and used it as a chancellery for the Swiss embassy and as a residence for the envoy from 1920. Otto-von-Bismarck-Allee 4 A 10557 Berlin Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 390 40 00 Fax: 0049 - (0) 30 - 391 10 30 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.eda.admin.ch Consulate General of the Swiss Confederation Ernst-Gnoss-Strasse 25 40219 Düsseldorf Tel: 0049 - (0) 211 - 4 58 87 00 Fax: 0049 - (0) 211 - 4 38 09 51 Consulate General of the Swiss Confederation Zeil 5 60313 Frankfurt am Main Tel: 0049 - (0) 69 - 17 00 28-0 Fax: 0049 - (0) 69 - 17 33 89 Consulate General of the Swiss Confederation Brienner Strasse 14 Hirschstrasse 22 80333 Munich Tel: 0049 - (0) 89 - 2 86 62 00 Fax: 0049 - (0) 89 - 28 05 79 61 Consulate General of the Swiss Confederation 70173 Stuttgart Tel: 0049 - (0) 711 - 22 29 43-0 Fax: 0049 - (0) 711 - 22 29 43-22 E-mail: [email protected] German representations in SwitzerlandEmbassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bern Willadingweg 83 3006 Bern Tel: 0041 - 31 - 359 41 11 Fax: 0041 - 31 - 359 44 44 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.bern.diplo.de Consulates Honorary Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany Badischer Bahnhof, Schwarzwaldallee 220 4058 Basel Tel: 0041 - 61 - 6 93 33 03 Fax: 0041 - 61 - 6 93 33 06 E-Mail: [email protected] Honorary Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany 13 rue Céard 1204 Geneva Honorary Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany Via Soave 9 " 6900 Lugano Tel: 0041 - 91 - 922 78 82 Honorary Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany Freiutstrasse 15 8002 Zurich Tel: 0041 - 44 - 201 72 22 Fax: 0041 - 44 - 201 72 29 Austrian representations in SwitzerlandAustrian Embassy in Bern Kirchenfeldstrasse 77/79 3005 Bern Tel: 0041 - (0) 31 - 3565 252 Fax: 0041 - (0) 31 - 3515 664 Email: [email protected] Web: www.aussenministerium.at /Bern Consulates Consulate in Basel Engelgasse 11 4002 Basel Tel: 0041 - (0) 61 - 271 35 35 Fax: 0041 - (0) 61 - 280 29 10 E-Mail: [email protected] Consulate in Chur Obere Gasse 41 7000 Chur Tel: 0041 - (0) 81 - 257 01 95 Fax: 0041 - (0) 81 - 257 01 91 E-Mail: [email protected] Consulate in Lugano Via Pretorio 7 6901 Lugano Tel: 0041 - (0) 91 - 913 40 07 Fax: 0041 - (0) 91 - 913 40 09 E-Mail: [email protected] Consulate in St. Gallen Geltenwilenstrasse 18 9000 St. Gallen Tel: 0041 - (0) 71 - 230 19 70 Fax: 0041 - (0) 71 - 230 19 71 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.oe-konsulat-sg.ch Consulate General in Zurich Seestrasse 161 8002 Zurich Tel: 0041 - (0) 44 - 283 27 00 Fax: 0041 - (0) 44 - 280 37 65 E-Mail: [email protected] web: www.aussenministerium. at/zuerichgk Representations of Switzerland in AustriaSwiss Embassy in Vienna Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 7 1030 Vienna Tel: 0043 - (0) 1 - 795 05 - 0 Fax: 0043 - (0) 1 - 795 05 20 E-Mail: [email protected] Web: www.eda.admin.ch/wien Consulates Consulate in Salzburg Alpenstrasse 85 5020 Salzburg Tel: 0043 - (0) 662 - 62 25 30 Fax: 0043 - (0) 662 - 623 581 30 E-Mail: [email protected] Consulate in Linz Eisenhandstrasse 15 4020 Linz Tel: 0043 - (0) 732 - 78 37 41 Fax: 0043 - (0) 732 - 78 19 76 28 E-Mail: [email protected] Consulate in Bregenz Arlbergstrasse 111a 6900 Bregenz Tel: 0043 - (0) 5574 - 73 624 Fax: 0043 - (0) 5574 - 73 624 E-Mail: [email protected]
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