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US travel warning: Be careful in Switzerland – these risks threaten!
US travel warning for Switzerland: Level 1, safety risks in tourist areas and tips for travelers.
US travel warning: Be careful in Switzerland – these risks threaten!
The US State Department issued a Level 1 travel warning for Switzerland on May 20, 2025. This warning emphasizes the need to observe normal precautions, but makes it clear that Switzerland is considered one of the safest countries to travel, according to Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection. Level 1 is the lowest risk category in a four-tier system and does not mean the country is classified as dangerous.
The travel warning aims to inform citizens about potential risks. A key element of this alert is the recommendation to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). This allows travelers to receive important information and warnings from the US Embassy. Other advice includes preparing for emergency situations, obtaining information about health risks and purchasing travel insurance.
Recommended precautions
Although specific reasons for the travel warning were not given, possible protests and a medium risk of crime were pointed out. Travelers are advised to be particularly vigilant, especially in heavily frequented tourist areas such as museums, monuments, train stations, airports and subways. In addition, Alpine dangers such as avalanches are highlighted, which is particularly important for winter sports tourists.
An increased level 2 travel warning currently applies to Germany, which is mainly due to the threat of terrorism. In recent years, several countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany, have updated their travel warnings, particularly since Donald Trump returned to office, recommending increased caution when traveling to the United States.
For more information about current travel advisories and safety tips, those interested can visit the official sites, including information provided by the US government Travel.State.Gov. Also informed Focus about the specific challenges travelers may encounter in the affected regions, such as pickpockets and other criminal activities.