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Don’t forget to buy Swiss Francs before your departure to Switzerland

Planning a trip to Switzerland? The first step is to consider getting the local currency, Swiss Franc (CHF). Switzerland is a very advanced country, but this does not mean that bank cards are accepted as a means of payment in all circumstances. It is therefore advisable to have some cash during your stay. It is also recommended to plan a travel budget as this will give you an idea of the amount of EUR to CHF you want to exchange. Buy your travel money at an attractive cost with ChangeGroup before your departure.

Practical tips for planning your budget

The average tourist's budget in Switzerland is 338 swiss francs per day. Your accommodation will cost you about 86 CHF for a youth hostel and about 146 CHF for a 3* hotel.

In Switzerland when you want to tip, you can round up to the nearest franc or two. If the service was very good, you can even count 10% of the bill.

If you want to treat yourself to a restaurant or two during your trip, it will cost you between 14 and 39 swiss francs. National and regional dishes include Älplermagronen, Rösti, Birchermüesli, Appenzell gingerbread and other Swiss specialities.

86 - 146 CHF

Average cost of a one night stay in Switzerland

14 - 39 CHF

Average food budget per person per day

Good to know

Some price indications in Switzerland

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2-5.50 CHF

A metro or bus ticket

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2-6 CHF

The price of a cup of coffee

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0-10 CHF

Admission to the Zurich National Museum

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6 CHF

A typical Swiss meal, rosti

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8 CHF

A taxi ride in Geneva and Zurich

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10-15 CHF

Admission to the Museum of Art and History

Some suggestions

  • You should definitely go to these places : the chic winter sports resort of Verbier, located in the French-speaking Valais region of Switzerland, with its 4 Valleys, 80 lifts and more than 400 kilometers of pistes.
  • The Glacier Express is a train that runs from St. Moritz to Zermatt via the towns of Chur, Andermatt and Brig, offering some of the most spectacular scenery you will ever see.
  • Do you want to be breathless? Here are a few places to visit: Lake Brianz, Bernese Oberland, a short hike that will offer you multiple landscapes, relaxing lakes and beautiful waterfalls. You will find small villages full of charm not far away. Jungfrojoch, the lake of the four cantons, Lausanne, Bern, Lugano, Geneva and others.
  • Lucerne is also a beautiful city to visit, and is known for its nightlife with countless clubs and bars.

Some facts about the Swiss Franc (CHF)

Denominations of the Swiss Franc

Notes: 10CHF, 20CHF, 50CHF, 100CHF, 200CHF, 1000CHF
Coins: ½ CFH, 1CHF, 2CHF, 5CHF, 5¢, 10¢, 20¢ 

The official Swiss franc as we know it today, was introduced in 1850. Its symbol CHF is derived from its Latin name being the "Confoederatio Helvetica" and the "f" is simply to indicate the word franc.

Switzerland is the only country in Europe currently using the franc, while other countries such as France, Belgium and Luxembourg now use the euro.

Why buy Swiss Francs from ChangeGroup?

Change Group is a world leader in foreign currency exchange services with over 30 years of expertise. In Finland, the company offers good coverage with many conveniently located exchange bureaus to be closer to travellers and to ease access for clients. To enjoy a better Euro to CHF exchange rate and 0% commission, we recommend placing an online order on our website before your trip. You can also get a Buy-back guarantee for only €6.95 and be sure that you can bring back any leftover currency without losing any money. ChangeGroup will purchase back your Swiss francs at the same initial EUR to CHF exchange rate and without any additional fees.

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