Organizational Tips
Stay ahead with our practical advice on navigating the city, ensuring your time in Zurich is smooth and hassle-free:
01
Emergencies
Police: 117
Fire Departement: 118
Ambulance: 114
To stay informed about Emergency Alerts, visit the SRF Website (https://www.srf.ch/news) or use the Alertswiss App (https://www.alert.swiss/de/app.html).
02
Getting around Zurich
Public Transportation will get you almost anywhere in Zurich, efficiently and on time. You can buy point to point tickets or 24h passes. This is done easiest on the SBB-App or Website (https://www.sbb.ch/de).
03
Zurich Card
An alternative to buying public transportation tickets is the ZurichCard (CHF 29 for 24h or CHF 56 for 72h), which includes all public transport (incl. ships and funiculars in Zurich) and various discounts. It can be bought here: https://www.zuerich.com/en/zurichcard/buy-online
04
Taxi & Uber
Taxis and Uber are generally safe to use in Zurich.
However, if you feel unsure feel free to add us to your Uber Account and share your location with us until your trip ends safely.
