19/02/2026
While there are some mistakes to avoid on a trip to Switzerland, there's little you need to be concerned about when it comes to safety in this mountainous, historic country. Ranked fifth on the Global Peace Index, Switzerland is home to cultural hubs like Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Lausanne, and many more, nestled among towering Alpine peaks and postcard-worthy lakes. Aside from the typical precautions visitors should take in large cities and tourist hubs, where pickpockets and bag-snatchers are more likely to target unsuspecting visitors, most of what you'll encounter in the risk department has to do with Switzerland's rugged outdoors.