The benefits of traveling to Switzerland
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Nine minutes from the airport to the city centre? Only in Switzerland. In addition to accessibility, organisers will discover many more benefits. For example, the lowest VAT rate in Europe.
Why Switzerland, Barbra Albrecht?
Interview with the Head of Switzerland Convention and Incentive Bureau (SCIB)
and Member of the Board at Switzerland Tourism
More advantages traveling to Switzerland
Taxes and Fees
- Tax free shopping: full reclaim value-added tax (7,7%)
- VAT: Switzerland has the lowest VAT in Europe at only 3.7% on accommodation incl. breakfast, 2.5% on F&B and 7.7% on anything else.
- Foreign companies can reclaim value-added tax paid in Switzerland, providing that they are not themselves liable for taxation in Switzerland. Claims for refund must be made through the
Federal Tax Administration (FTA)in Switzerland - There are no hidden fees such as resort fees, maid fees, carver fees, etc.
- Gratuity is included in the price
- Duty Free Paradise in Geneva and Zürich Airport: Unbeatable shopping experience with "Best-Price Guarantee" products
Environment
- Switzerland ranks top in the EPI Environmental Performance Index, Yale and Columbia Universities
- 2 international airports (Zurich and Geneva)
- 10-minute ride by train from airports to downtown
- 5 neighboring countries
Palm trees to glaciers in one day - Variety in a compact space
- Free public transportation in numerous destinations
Multilingual
4 languages: German, French, Italian and Romansh are the official languages; English is widely spoken
Finest quality
State-of-the-art facilities for meetings and gala dinners
Continuous investment in new facilities and a busy program of renovations ensure that Switzerland continues to promise the finest quality. At all venues, pristine nature is on the doorstep: an unbeatable combination.
Short Distances
- 10-minute ride by train from airports to downtown
- Variety of landscapes and cultures: It takes only 4 hours to cross the country from east to west, 3 hours north to south with public transport.
Four Seasons
Every season has something to offer: snow wonderland in winter, clean and fresh mountain air in summer, cities with little pollution and traffic. It doesn’t matter which month you travel