
Don’t forget to buy Swiss Francs before your departure to Switzerland
Planning a trip to Switzerland? The first step is to get the local currency: the Swiss Franc (CHF). Switzerland is a very modern country, but that doesn’t mean credit cards are accepted everywhere. That’s why it’s a good idea to have some cash on hand during your stay. It’s also recommended to plan a travel budget – this will help you estimate how much DKK you should exchange to CHF. Buy your travel money at a competitive rate with Prosegur Change before you go.
Practical tips for planning your budget
The average tourist budget in Switzerland is around 338 CHF per day. A night’s accommodation costs approximately 86 CHF in a hostel and about 146 CHF in a 3-star hotel.
In Switzerland, tipping is often done by rounding up to the nearest franc or two. If the service was exceptional, you may tip up to 10% of the bill.
Looking to treat yourself to a restaurant meal? A dish typically costs between 14 and 39 CHF. National and regional dishes include Älplermagronen, Rösti, Birchermüesli, Appenzeller gingerbread, and other Swiss specialties.

86–146 CHF
Average price for a one-night stay in Switzerland

14–39 CHF
Average food budget per person per day

Good to know
Examples of prices in Switzerland

2–5.50 CHF
A metro or bus ticket

2–6 CHF
A cup of coffee

0–10 CHF
Entrance to the Swiss National Museum in Zurich

6 CHF
A traditional Swiss dish: rösti

8 CHF
A taxi ride in Geneva or Zurich

10–15 CHF
Admission to the Museum of Art and History

Some suggestions for your trip
You should definitely visit the following places:
- Verbier, a chic ski resort in the French-speaking Valais region with 4 valleys, 80 ski lifts, and over 400 kilometers of slopes.
- The Glacier Express, a train that runs between St. Moritz and Zermatt via Chur, Andermatt, and Brig, offering some of the most breathtaking scenery in Europe.
Want to be amazed by natural beauty? Then don’t miss:
- Lake Brienz, the Bernese Oberland, charming small villages, Jungfraujoch, Lake Lucerne, Lausanne, Bern, Lugano, Geneva, and many others.
- Lucerne is also a beautiful city worth visiting – known for its nightlife with countless clubs and bars.
About the Swiss Franc (CHF)

- Notes: 10 CHF, 20 CHF, 50 CHF, 100 CHF, 200 CHF, 1000 CHF
- Coins: ½ CHF, 1 CHF, 2 CHF, 5 CHF, 5¢, 10¢, 20¢
The official Swiss Franc as we know it today was introduced in 1850. Its symbol, CHF, comes from the Latin name Confoederatio Helvetica, and the “F” simply stands for franc.


Switzerland is the only European country still using the franc, while others such as France, Belgium, and Luxembourg have adopted the euro.

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