Planning Your Trip

Switzerland

GETTING THERE - Usually overland via one of the channel ports – click here for ferry details. Click here for ferry details

ACCOMMODATION - Comprehensive list of accommodation providers Click Here

INSURANCE AND BREAKDOWN Click Here

BADGER'S OPINION

One of the highest standards of living in Europe due partly to its political neutrality (it has to be due to its three separate communities – French/German/Italian). Meticulous efficiency means everything works like the proverbial cuckoo clock. Mainly mountainous with some wonderful biking roads – if not a little daunting. Very expensive. Austria often seen as a cheaper alternative.

TOURING AND RIDES Click here

BORING BITS
Drinking and Driving - Level of alcohol in blood 0.05% or more = severe penalties including fine or imprisonment – visiting motorists may be forbidden from driving in Switzerland for a minimum of two months.
Driving Licence - Motorcycle 50-125cc = 16 years: Over 125xx = 18 years.
Fines – On-the-spot in certain cases.
Fuel - - Unleaded petrol (95 and 98 octane available). No leaded petrol (additive available). Credit card acceptance variable – check with card issuer for usage before travelling.
Lights – Dipped headlights recommended during daytime – compulsory when passing through tunnels, even if well lit – fine imposed for non-compliance.
Insurance– Third party compulsory.

MOTORING ORGANISATION
Consult AA/RAC

TOURIST BOARD INFORMATION
Swiss Centre, 10 Wardour Street, London W1D 6QF
Tel: 00800 100 200 30
Fax: 00800 100 200 31
Email: stc@stlondon.com

BRITISH EMBASSY DETAILS
British Embassy
Thunstrasse 50
3005 Berne

Tel: (41) (31) 359 7700
Fax: (41) (31) 359 7701
E-mail: info@britishembassy.ch

Office hours:
0730-1130 / 1230-1600 (GMT)
0830-1230 / 1330-1700 (Local Time)

www.britishembassy.ch