U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Switzerland.
Full advisory →Is Switzerland safe? 🇨🇭
Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, Switzerland scores 87/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Switzerland Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Switzerland destination assessed, Bern scores highest (87/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
G7 Summit The G7 Summit will be taking place in Evian, France, between 15-17 June 2026. A number of attendees will be transiting through Geneva.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Switzerland: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Switzerland destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Switzerland safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 95 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.6 / 100k | 95 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 83.9% | 87 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2021 | 1.3% | 96 | UN SDG Global Database (2021) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 83/100 | 83 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 87/100 | 87 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 2.4 / 100k | 94 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Switzerland safety FAQ
Is Switzerland safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Switzerland Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Switzerland averages 87/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 22 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Switzerland?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Bern currently scores highest at 87/100 (Very Safe).
Where does this Switzerland safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.