Health care

General facts

Medical care in Switzerland is among the best in the world. You can contact any doctor in Switzerland. In case of emergencies, you go to the nearest hospital, to an emergency practice or, in urgent cases, call the ambulance (144).

Every hospital has an emergency room. Make sure you are adequately insured. Depending on the case, it is worthwhile to take out supplementary travel insurance.

You should have your health insurance card with you every time you visit a doctor or buy medicine. Depending on the insurance, you will be reimbursed part of the costs.

  • Pharmacies

    Pharmacies in Switzerland are marked with the green pharmacy symbol. They are generally open from 8.00-18:30 a.m. (Monday to Friday) and 8.00-16.00/5:00 p.m. (Saturday).  Individual pharmacies (often in train stations and airports) are open longer...

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  • Lost and Found

    Lost property offices are usually run by the local municipality. In addition, public transport services have their own lost property offices: www.sbb.ch For details of lost property offices in Switzerland, visit: www.easyfind.com

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  • Dentist

    If you have a toothache or a dental emergency, contact the nearest dentist.? You usually have to bear the costs yourself - unless you have taken out appropriate insurance. In case of emergencies outside opening hours, contact an emergency service....

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  • Safer Travel

    Traveling is something beautiful and nothing should interfere with enjoyment. That's why we want to make sure that your journey is safe for you and your luggage. Find the right help on: www.safertravel.ch 

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