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Packing for Switzerland

Everything you may need when traveling to Switzerland.

If you're traveling to the Nordic Countries or another country within Europe, please view their specific lists here.

CLOTHING

  • Shirts/blouses (long and short sleeved)
  • Shoes (sneakers/waterproof boots/hiking boots)
  • Waterproof/windproof  jacket with hood (year-round)
  • Warm jacket (seasonal)
  • Swimsuit (winter thermal spas & saunas & summer lakes)
  • Pajamas 
  • Underwear & socks
  • Sweater/cardigan
  • Pants/shorts/jeans/capris
  • Gloves, scarf & hat (seasonal)
  • Jacket/dress (upscale dining) 
  • Activewear (based on itinerary) 

MONEY/DOCUMENTS

  • Small purse/wallet (keep close to you)
  • Debit/credit cards (credit card required for car rentals)
  • Foreign currency (please visit https://info.tenontours.com/knowledge/money-traveling for exchange tips) 
  • Tenon Tours travel vouchers
  • Drivers license/photo ID
  • Passport (original & photocopy for backup)
  • Flight confirmation info
  • Travel protection/Insurance information

ELECTRONICS

  • Camera, GoPro & related gear
  • Laptop/tablet (if preferred for business travel) 
  • E-book reader
  • All chargers necessary
  • Type J adaptor/converter 

TOILETRIES

  • General toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush/paste, floss, deodorant, lotion and/or sunscreen)
  • Medicine (enough for duration of trip & kept in original bottle)
  • Necessary medical equipment
  • Grooming/beauty essentials (shaving cream, brush, makeup, feminine products) 
  • Glasses/contacts/sunglasses
  • Washcloth

MISCELLANEOUS

  • Yoga mat & props (based on itinerary) 
  • Backpack/daypack
  • Reusable water bottle 
  • Watch/alarm clock 
  • Earplugs
  • Neck pillow
  • Head phones
  • Resealable plastic baggies
  • Sewing kit and/or first aid kit
  • Travel guides/maps
  • Jewelry
  • Journal & pen