Ready to move to Switzerland? Time to get your phone kitted out. We have pulled together the most useful apps so you can find your way around your new home from day one.
SBB: travel smart by public transport
The SBB app is your new best friend for public transport. Plan your trip, buy tickets and link your credit card for frictionless travel across Switzerland.
Spontacts: find new friends
Spontacts connects you with like-minded adventurers for outings in your region. A simple way to meet new people without the awkward phase. Also worth reading: five routes into a Swiss social life.
Revolut: smart banking
Revolut makes money matters easy: switch between euros and Swiss francs cheaply, and keep all your banking in one app.
20 Minuten: follow the news
20 Minuten is the daily news app most of Switzerland reads. Handy for keeping up with local news and for brushing up on your German at the same time.
Migros: save on groceries
With the Migros app you earn points and unlock discounts at one of Switzerland's largest supermarket chains.
Bergfex: for the mountain adventurer
Bergfex is your digital mountain guide. With more than 70,000 trails for hiking, mountain biking and skiing, plus offline navigation, you will always find your way.
Swiss Snow: check the snow depth
Swiss Snow lets you check how the snow is lying through 360° webcams. Bonus: you can see right away which lifts are open.
QuickZoll: smart across the border
QuickZoll takes the hassle out of customs. Shopping in Germany or Italy? Declare your purchases via the app and skip the queue at the border.
Bonus tip from takeoff
Pre-download these apps before you move. That way you can start using them the moment you land in Switzerland.
Want more practical tips for moving over? Check how we help you relocate for everything you need to sort on the way.
