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Switzerland
One of Europe’s most visited countries, Switzerland has an excellent reputation as host country for congresses and incentives. The countryside and cities are fabulous with excellent transport across the country taking you across Alpine forests, mountains, and lakes and through cities such as ZÜrich and Geneva where the traveler finds a huge choice for sightseeing and nightlife activities. The country offers the optimum combination for a successful congress: ease of access, state of the art infrastructure and attractive cultural programs and incentives. Switzerland, where the world meets.


COUNTRY INFORMATION
  • Area: 41,288 square kilometers / 15,880 square miles
  • Population: 7,000,000 inhabitants
  • Capital City: Bern
  • Currency: Swiss Franc
  • Languages: German, French, Italian & Romansch
  • Time Zones: GMT +1 in winter; GMT +2 in summer
  • Country Phone Code: 41
  • Electricity: 220 volts, European 2 round pins.
Weather
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National Public Holidays: New Year's Day (Jan. 1st); Referendum (Feb. 8th); Good Friday (Apr. 9th); Easter Monday (Apr. 12th); Labor Day (May 1st); Ascension (May 20th); White Monday (May 31st); Lord’s Day (Jun. 22nd); St Peter & St Paul (Jun. 29th); Confederation Day (Aug. 1st); Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8th); Christmas Day (Dec. 25th).
Tipping: Service charge is included. Additional tipping is not necessary but always appreciated for good services.
Banks Opening Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.
Health: No vaccination is necessary.
Domestic Airlines: Swiss International Air Lines Ltd
TOURISM AND LEISURE
As a central enquiry contact, the Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau offers assistance to organizers in finding the ideal venues for conventions, conferences, seminars, exhibitions, incentives and similar events. The following services are offered free of charge and obligation : detailed information, unblased advice, contact adresses and submission of quotes, assistance with site-inpections.