Zurich guide
🇨🇭 Packing List
What to pack for Zurich
In July, Zurich is typically warm, heavy rain (15°C to 26°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Zurich essentials
- Smart-casual outfits (skip gym wear for dinners)
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light jacket for evenings
- Very light, breathable cotton or linen clothing
- Sunglasses
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Quick-dry footwear
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- Swimwear (2 sets)
- Beach cover-up or sarong
- Flip-flops
- One dressy evening outfit for celebrations
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect / mosquito repellent
- Immaculate standards. Everything is clean. Tap water is excellent.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type J plugs (Swiss specific) or C (European). 230V. Bring adapter.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Local know-how
- Local SIM: Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt. Buy at airport. Expensive but excellent coverage.
- Small coins for paid public toilets
- Standard pickpocket awareness
- July highlights: Swiss National Day preps
Trip gear
- Waterproof dry bag for electronics