📱 BEST APPS FOR SWITZERLAND
These are the apps we actually use ourselves as Swiss locals
Julian De Rosa
Switzerland
🚆 SBB
The most important app in Switzerland if you travel by public transport.
For:
• Trains
• Buses
• Boats
• Platform info
• Saver Tickets
• Live delays
• Route planning
Honestly: public transport in Switzerland is incredible and this app makes traveling SO much easier.
🚕 Uber
Available in some Swiss cities and often cheaper than regular taxis.
🗺️ SchweizMobil
Amazing for hiking & biking routes.
Perfect for:
• Official hiking trails
• Elevation profiles
• Family hikes
• Cycling routes
• Offline planning
One of the best apps for outdoor adventures in Switzerland.
🥾 Outdooractive
Great for discovering hikes, viewpoints and outdoor activities.
Helpful for:
• Trail inspiration
• GPX tracks
• Community reviews
• Navigation
🧭 swisstopo
Super detailed official Swiss maps.
Especially useful for:
• Mountain hiking
• Trail conditions
• Planning routes
• Offline maps
Very popular by locals.
🏔️ PeakVisor
Such a cool app.
Point your phone at the mountains and it shows you the names of the peaks around you.
Perfect for mountain lovers.
🗺️ Google Maps
Still essential for:
• Restaurants
• Opening times
• Reviews
• Parking
• Public transport
• Finding picnic spots
🌦️ MeteoSwiss
One of the best weather apps for Switzerland.
Mountain weather changes FAST here, so always check forecasts before hiking.
💸 Too Good To Go
Amazing budget app.
Restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets sell leftover food much cheaper in the evening.
Great for saving money in expensive Switzerland.
🍔 Just Eat CH & Uber Eats
Useful for food delivery, especially after long hiking days or rainy evenings.
💳 Wise & Revolut
Our favorite travel cards.
Helpful for:
• Better exchange rates
• Paying in CHF
• Lower foreign transaction fees
• ATM withdrawals
🌍 Google Translate
Very helpful because Switzerland has:
• German
• French
• Italian
• Romansh
Especially useful outside tourist areas.
📶 Saily
Helpful if you need an eSIM/mobile internet while traveling Switzerland & Europe.
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🏕️ Park4Night
Very useful for:
• Campervan travel
• Parking spots
• Campsites
• Scenic overnight locations
🛏️Booking.com/ Agoda / Airbnb:
Classic for accommodation with worldwide offers. HERE
📱NordVPN:
For secure internet access on public Wi-Fi; handy for security or streaming purposes. HERE
🎟️ GetYourGuide (Activities & Tours)
Use GetYourGuide to find and book tours, activities, and tickets in Switzerland. We never use it here but maybe you :) HERE
✨ Bonus tip:
Download offline maps before mountain hikes: signal can disappear quickly in the Alps.