ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

We will use an urban resort hotel in Zürich. We want you to enjoy a good night's sleep, and most importantly, all-round well-being. With a wellness area with rooftop terrace, a selection of saunas, 24-hour fitness and culinary delights in DELI Restaurant. The first resort in Switzerland, a-ja Zürich, offers every guest the opportunity to enjoy their own personal time out. 

All rooms are "double accomodation", meaning each room accommodates two twin beds for two guest. You will be paired with a travel mate. You may also opt to room with a friend/partner. To do so, you will need to select quantity of two at check-out.

We will use private transportation with a professional driver who will guide us and get us from one location to another. 

In spring (March to May), the trees blossom and the meadows turn green. The daytime temperature range is 8 to 15 °C (46 - 59 °F). Due to the altitude variation, temperatures might be different depending on the region. Sometimes in April, the winter returns for a short period and sometimes there are summer conditions as early as May.

It is highly recommended to pack a sweater, good walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a compact umbrella, and/or a light raincoat.

The voltage in Switzerland, as in most of Europe, is 230V/50 Hz.

Switzerland uses Type C (2-pin) and Type J (3-pin) plugs, (Type C 2-pin plugs also fit J sockets).

Most power sockets are designed for three-pin round plugs. The standard continental type plug with two round pins, applied to many electrical travel products, may be used without problems. 

Switzerland has its own currency: the Swiss franc, usually indicated with CHF. The Euro is sometimes accepted, especially in cities and in places close to the borders. However, the change is usually given in Swiss francs.

In Switzerland, currency exchange is available at banks, railway stations, hotels, and airports. Currency exchange counters at main railway stations, beside the ticket counters, are usually open seven days a week (including public holidays) for long hours – exchange rates are identical to the bank exchange rates, a commission of CHF 4 is charged, and these are the best places to exchange foreign cash and travellers cheques.

Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.93 CHF

Credit and charge cards such as Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are widely accepted.

The VAT tax that you pay on purchased goods in Switzerland is 8.0%. You may ask at the shops for a Global Blue Cheque and reclaim the VAT. Global Blue offers you a swift and save cash refund system at Zurich and Geneva airports as well as at all major airport in Europe and all major road exit points. Your total purchases in a shop must amount to more than CHF 300 (including VAT). You must be a resident outside Switzerland and the goods must be exported within 30 days.

Click here for more information on tax-free shopping and here to learn more about the Global Blue Cheques.

We recommend travel insurance for all our trips because not only is this a non-refundable trip but also sometimes, unexpected things occur. Trip delays, interruptions, or even cancellations can cause headaches and expenses, but travel insurance can help make sure you are protected for adjustments you need to make to overcome these situations. Some plans contain cancellation benefits and if you have a covered reason you can be reimbursed for pre-paid non-refundable expenses, like a medical emergency or loss of employment before your trip even begins. Therefore, you will be offered to purchase travel insurance after booking and can either select to purchase or reject it in writing.  

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ONLY fully vaccinated U.S travelers with proof of vaccination may enter for any reason including tourism.

You need to fill in an entry form before you cross the border. (entry form).

You need to present a negative PCR test (not older than 72 hours). A second test is required four to seven days after entry. This may be a PCR test or a rapid nasopharyngeal antigen test. The test result must be reported to the competent cantonal office. (read more)

Before you travel to Switzerland, visit the Swiss Government Travel Check Website to verify if you can enter Switzerland.

The only requirement is a passport valid for three months beyond the date of return from Switzerland or any other Schengen country. Passports must have been issued within the last 10 years.