Swiss Travel Insights
Mountain road in the Swiss Alps during sunrise

Drive Switzerland with Confidence

Your essential guide to the Swiss Autobahn Vignette & epic alpine routes.

Über Swiss Travel Insights

Founded beside the Limmat river in Zürich, Swiss Travel Insights turns complicated road regulations into clear travel wisdom. We field-test every mountain pass, toll tunnel and lakeside detour, publishing unbiased reports that help visitors navigate Switzerland as confidently as locals.

  • Local knowledge from multilingual Swiss natives
  • Weekly updated road condition reports & seasonal alerts
  • Community of over 20,000 international road-trippers
Swiss Travel Insights editorial team in Zürich office

What travelers say about us

“The e-vignette tutorial saved us at least an hour at the Chiasso border.”

– Giulia Moret, Milano

“Their winter tyre checklist kept our camper van safe over the Julierpass in March.”

– Lars Nygaard, Oslo

“Interactive maps were spot-on, even the small rest areas had accurate info.”

– Amélie Dupont, Lyon

“Loved the honest comparison of fuel prices near the borders.”

– Mateusz Kowalski, Kraków

“We planned our honeymoon road-trip with their route cards – unforgettable!”

– Sofia & Joaquín Torres, Madrid

Vignette 2024 – Alles was Sie wissen müssen

Kosten & Gültigkeit

CHF 40 – valid from 1 December of the previous year until 31 January of the following year. The new electronic e-Vignette links directly to your number plate, so no scraping off old stickers.

Wo kaufen?

You can buy the vignette at Swiss border crossings, petrol stations, post offices or through the official federal online portal. We direct readers to the certified English-language e-shop to avoid reseller surcharges.

Strafen ohne Vignette

Driving on a motorway without a valid vignette costs CHF 200 plus the vignette itself. Police frequently check near the border and motorway slip roads—avoid the headache and pre-purchase.

Option Preis Format Ideal für
Klebe-Vignette CHF 40 Sticker Kurzzeit-Mietwagen
E-Vignette CHF 40 Digital Pendler & Vielfahrer
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Tipp: Purchase online before your trip & skip border queues.

Top 5 Schweizer Panoramarouten

View over Grimselpass road and reservoir

Grimselpass · 64 km

Season: Jun–Oct

Granite landscapes & alpine lakes – perfect for sunrise drives.

Famous cobblestone section of the old Gotthardpass

Gotthard Tremola · 12 km historic

Season: May–Oct

Historic cobblestones winding up legendary switchbacks.

Snow-capped peaks around Julierpass in winter

Julierpass · 42 km

Season: Year-round

Connects Engadin with alpine lakes; reliable winter maintenance.

Car driving near the Bernina Express railway line

Bernina Route · 60 km

Season: Apr–Nov

Parallel to UNESCO railway, glaciers & turquoise lagoons.

Lavaux vineyard terraces overlooking Lake Geneva

Lavaux Wine Road · 30 km

Season: Mar–Nov

Mild lake climate & wine cellar stops every few kilometres.

Sicherheits-Tipps für Schweizer Straßen

  • Winterreifen sind gesetzlich zwar nicht vorgeschrieben, aber Pflicht bei winterlichen Bedingungen laut Gerichtsurteilen.
  • Tunnel fahren: Licht einschalten, Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung strikt einhalten.
  • Wildwechsel: Besonders in Dämmerungsstunden in bewaldeten Regionen bremsbereit sein.
  • Passstraßen: Kontrollieren Sie Bremsen vor längeren Talfahrten – nutzen Sie Motorbremse.
  • Schnee & Lawinen: Prüfen Sie täglich den WSL Lawinenbericht im Winter.
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Infographic showing tyre icons and speed limits

Häufige Fragen

Gilt die Vignette auch für Anhänger?

Ja, Anhänger und Wohnwagen benötigen eine separate Vignette.

Brauche ich eine neue Vignette bei Mietwagen?

Die meisten Schweizer Mietwagen sind bereits ausgestattet. Prüfen Sie vor Abfahrt die Windschutzscheibe.

Gibt es Tages- oder Wochen-Vignetten?

Derzeit nicht. Nur die Jahresvignette ist erhältlich.

Welche Straßen sind vignettenfrei?

Regionale Straßen, einige alpine Pässe und innerstädtische Bereiche. Unsere interaktive Karte im Blog listet alle Details.

Latest Blog Highlights

Driver holding smartphone showing e-vignette confirmation

Electronic Vignette vs Sticker: Which is Better?

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Car parked near Limmat river in Zürich

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Avoid hefty city parking fees with these insider locations & apps.

High snow walls on Furka Pass road

Driving the Furka Pass in Early Spring

Snow walls, James Bond views and why timing your visit matters.

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Monthly route inspiration, safety alerts & exclusive discounts.

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Kontakt

Swiss Travel Insights
Stampfenbachstrasse 57
8006 Zürich, Switzerland

Tel: +41 44 419 15 79

E-Mail: [email protected]

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