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.
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Is Switzerland safe? 🇨🇭
Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, Switzerland scores 94/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 9 Switzerland destinations assessed, Zermatt scores highest (95/100), while Bern scores lowest (94/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
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
#1🇨🇭ZermattVery Safe · updated 29 July 202695#2🇨🇭LuganoVery Safe · updated 29 July 202694#3🇨🇭InterlakenVery Safe · updated 29 July 202694#4🇨🇭LucerneVery Safe · updated 29 July 202694#5🇨🇭LausanneVery Safe · updated 29 July 202694#6🇨🇭BaselVery Safe · updated 29 July 202694#7🇨🇭ZurichVery Safe · updated 28 July 202694#8🇨🇭GenevaVery Safe · updated 28 July 202694#9🇨🇭BernVery Safe · updated 22 July 202694
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03 · Evidence Signals
Switzerland safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 100 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.6 / 100k | 97 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 83.9% | 89 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2021 | 1.3% | 93 | 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 | 95 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Switzerland safety FAQ
Is Switzerland safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Switzerland averages 94/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Switzerland?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Zermatt currently scores highest at 95/100 (Very Safe). Bern scores lowest at 94/100.
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.