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Switzerland eSIM

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1 GB
7 Days
$3.25
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2 GB
15 Days
$4.20
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3 GB
30 Days
$5.30
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5 GB
30 Days
$8.10
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10 GBMost Popular
30 Days
$15.75
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20 GBBest Value
30 Days
$24.75
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Frequently Asked Questions

Switzerland eSIM

Switzerland has excellent 4G/LTE coverage in cities, valleys and along most train routes. Zurich, Bern, Geneva and Basel are very well covered. On high Alpine peaks and in very remote mountain areas signal can weaken, but on almost all inhabited routes it works well.
After purchase you’ll get a QR code by email. Go to your phone settings, tap ‘Add eSIM’ and scan the code. Done in two minutes. Best to set it up at home — so you land in Zurich or Geneva already online and can use the SBB app for public transport straight away.
Zurich has Zurich Kloten Airport (ZRH), Switzerland’s largest international airport. Geneva has Geneva Cointrin Airport (GVA), the main gateway for western Switzerland. Basel has the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse (BSL/MLH), operated jointly as both a Swiss and French airport. Bern has a smaller regional airport (BRN).
Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF). Card payments are widely accepted but Switzerland is one of Europe’s most expensive countries. A simple lunch costs 20–30 CHF, a beer 6–8 CHF. Tipping is not expected — service is included in the price, though rounding up is considered a friendly gesture. Cash is still common in rural areas and small mountain huts.
Summer (June–September) is ideal for hiking, cycling and visiting mountain lakes. Winter (December–March) is peak season for skiing — Zermatt, Davos, Verbier and Grindelwald are world-class. Spring and autumn are quieter and cheaper, especially beautiful in Ticino and around Lake Geneva. Zurich and Geneva are interesting year-round.
The Airlivo Switzerland eSIM connects to a major network such as Swisscom, Sunrise or Salt, with fast 5G in the cities and strong 4G+ across the country. Swisscom has the best overall coverage, so the signal holds up well in the Alps, mountain villages and along the valleys.
Yes, remarkably well. There's coverage at Jungfraujoch (3,454 m) — Europe's highest railway station — and along most of the Glacier Express, the Jungfrau railway and around Zermatt and Lake Lucerne. Expect brief drops inside long Alpine tunnels, with the signal returning within seconds of coming out.
Important to know: Switzerland is not in the EU roaming zone, so many Europe eSIMs exclude it or limit data there. If Switzerland is your destination, a dedicated Airlivo Switzerland eSIM is the safe choice; if you buy a Europe plan, check that Switzerland is on its coverage list. Note too that Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF), not the euro.
For maps, the SBB train app, messaging and some social media, 3-5 GB comfortably covers a one-week trip — and hotels, cafés and many trains add Wi-Fi. If you'll share lots of Alpine photos and videos, stream or tether, choose 10 GB or an unlimited plan.
Choose by trip length and usage: Airlivo Switzerland data plans run from 1 GB up to 50 GB and unlimited. A dedicated Switzerland plan is the safest pick since many Europe plans exclude the country. If you're also visiting the EU, use a Europe plan but confirm Switzerland is covered. Install it before you fly.
No, it's data only and doesn't include a Swiss number. You can call and message over the internet with WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps, and your own number stays active on your main SIM for anything that needs it, such as bank verification codes.

How It Works

Get connected in 3 simple steps

1

Choose Your Plan

Select the data package that fits your travel needs

2

Scan QR Code

Receive your eSIM instantly via email and scan to install

3

Connect & Go

Turn on mobile data and enjoy high-speed internet

Travel Tips

Switzerland — Useful tips for your trip

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Switzerland’s rail network is itself one of the sights. The Glacier Express between Zermatt and St. Moritz and the Bernina Express between Chur and Tirano are among the world’s most beautiful train journeys. The Swiss Travel Pass gives unlimited travel on the whole public transport network — trains, buses, boats and many mountain railways. Expensive but it pays for itself.

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Switzerland is beautifully expensive. To eat cheaper: picnics from the supermarket (Migros or Coop), lunch menus (cheaper than dinner), and fondue or raclette are actually better value than many other restaurant dishes. Tap water from the taps or public fountains is excellent — Swiss tap water is mountain-pure and most city fountains have drinking water.

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Switzerland has four official languages — German, French, Italian and Romansh. Zurich, Bern and Basel are German-speaking. Geneva and Lausanne are French-speaking. Ticino is Italian-speaking. Switching between language regions in a one-hour train ride is a slightly surreal but enjoyable experience.

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Visiting Zermatt: the village is car-free, which makes it exceptionally peaceful and beautiful. Take the train from Visp or Tasch. The Matterhorn is clearest early morning (6–8am) before clouds gather. Even if you don’t ski, the mountain railways up to the Klein Matterhorn station (3883m, highest railway station in Europe) are breathtaking.

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Fondue and raclette are more than tourist food — they are deep cultural traditions. Real Swiss fondue is made in a caquelon with Emmental and Gruyère, and the bread is always stirred in circular motions. White wine or kirsch traditionally accompany it. Raclette is eaten with boiled potatoes, gherkins and small onions. In a genuine mountain restaurant these dishes are unforgettable.

Switzerland — the Alps, Zurich, Geneva, Bern's old town, chocolate, watches and one of the world's highest qualities of life. Order your eSIM, get your QR code instantly, set up before you fly. Connected in Zurich, Bern, Geneva, Basel and everywhere, no roaming.

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