Destination
Switzerland
Switzerland is expensive, but these guides are about doing it without wasting money. From the big peaks to the lakes and the scenic trains, here is how to see the best of it on a real budget.
Guides and stories from Switzerland
Everything I wrote about Switzerland, from city guides to personal tips.
Switzerland in numbers
Switzerland covers about 41,285 km² and is home to roughly 9.1 million people, with Bern as its capital. The main language is German, French, Italian, Romansh, and you pay with the Swiss franc (CHF).
- Official name
- Swiss Confederation
- Capital
- Bern
- Size
- 41,285 km2
- Size in Europe
- number 31 of Europe
- Population
- 9.1 million
- Language
- German, French, Italian, Romansh
- Currency
- Swiss franc (CHF)
Speak like a local
A few words go a long way. This is how you say them.
Word Meaning Say it like
Gruezi Hello GROO-et-see
Danke Thank you DAHN-kuh
Bitte Please BIT-uh
Ja Yes yah
Nein No nine
Was kostet das? How much does it cost? vahs KOS-tet dahs
Prost Cheers prohst
Auf Wiedersehen Goodbye owf VEE-der-zay-en
Videos from Switzerland
My full travel videos filmed in Switzerland.
Switzerland - Taking the Glacier Express (most scenic train) VLOG 19
Reels from Switzerland
My Instagram reels filmed in Switzerland.