LANGUAGE: Switzerland has four official languages. The most widely spoken is German, followed by French and Italian. It is common for Swiss people to be fluent in two or more of these languages. Then there is Romansh, which is very similar to the Friulian dialect. Although recognized as the fourth official language, it is spoken by only a few tens of thousands of inhabitants (about 0.5% of the population).
CURRENCY: Swiss Franc (CHF)
DOCUMENTS: For citizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, a valid identity document (passport or identity card) is sufficient. For most other countries, a visa is required only for stays longer than 90 days.
CLIMATE: On the plateau, temperatures range from 1 CLIMATE: On the plateau, temperatures range from around 1°C in winter up to 17°C in summer. Above 1500 meters in altitude, temperatures are generally about 5 to 6°C cooler. It is typically warmer south of the Alps. There is abundant rainfall throughout the year, except for the alpine valleys, which enjoy a somewhat drier climate.
SWITZERLAND: Switzerland is divided into three major cultural regions: German, French, and Italian, which are further subdivided into a total of 26 cantons—essentially small independent states that together form the Swiss Confederation. Besides being famous for Rolex, chocolate, and CERN (where the World Wide Web was invented, without which you wouldn’t be reading these lines), Switzerland is known for being a neutral country and a tax haven. It ranks third among countries with the highest GDP per capita, after Liechtenstein and Luxembourg.
A strong economy, an extremely efficient transportation network, and a strong tourist appeal due to numerous famous ski resorts as well as places like Lugano and Locarno, all contribute to a thriving market for paid sex and related services. It’s no coincidence that Switzerland is one of the countries where prostitution is legal and regulated, including for tax purposes, which is why many establishments dedicated to sex work and related activities can be found there, similar to Austria and Germany.
FOR MEN: Zurich, Lugano, Chiasso, Lucerna, Geneva
NOTE: An oasis of many things including brothels, FKK clubs, contact bars, and so on, all within a well-organized country. If you’re on a tight budget, look elsewhere, but if you want to spend freely without worrying too much about expenses, Switzerland is a great place to go have fun.
