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Zermatt

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Zermatt

Overview

TypeMountains
Best SeasonJun–Sep, Dec–Mar
CountrySwitzerland
LanguageGerman, French, Italian, Romansh
RegionEurope

👋 Greetings

Three kisses on alternating cheeks is common in French areas, handshakes elsewhere. Swiss value punctuality highly - being late is considered very rude.

🍽️ Dining

Wait for the host to say "Guten Appetit" or "Bon appétit" before eating. Keep hands visible on the table. Finish everything on your plate. Tipping is included but rounding up is appreciated.

👔 Dress Code

Smart casual and neat. Swiss dress conservatively and practically. Good quality clothing is valued over flashy fashion.

🚫 Things to Avoid

  • Being late
  • Being loud in public
  • Littering
  • Not recycling properly
  • Doing laundry or noisy activities on Sundays
  • Staring at people

💡 Did You Know?

Switzerland has four official languages

Swiss trains are famous for their punctuality

Switzerland has been neutral since 1815

The Swiss consume more chocolate per capita than any other nation

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