EuropeCity
Zurich
Switzerland
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Zurich is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
70
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
20
Safety
90
Culture
80
Health
90
Internet
84
Outdoors
72
Access
78
Practical details
Capital
Bern
Languages
French, Swiss German, Italian, Romansh
Population
9.1M
Time zone
UTC+01:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Jun · Jul · Sep
Climate
Continental
Warmest month
Jul · 25°C
Quietest month
Jan · crowd 46/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$321
Local daily spend
CHF 255
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
Check the latest advisory details before booking.
Source country update: 05/20/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
CHF
Best months list
Jun · Jul · Sep
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image