Zurich guide
🇨🇭 Packing List
What to pack for Zurich
In October, Zurich is typically cool, expect showers (6°C to 14°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 warm jacket or fleece
- Layers for cool evenings
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- Thermal base layers
- Warm mid-layers (fleece or wool)
- A jacket for changing temperatures
- A warm scarf
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- 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
- October highlights: Zurich Film Festival; Autumn colors peak