US warning: Travelers to Switzerland should exercise mindfulness!

US warning: Travelers to Switzerland should exercise mindfulness!

Schweiz, Land - On May 20, 2025, the US State Department pronounced a level 1 travel warning for Switzerland. This warning refers to the current security situation and means that travelers should take "normal precautionary measures". Switzerland has recently been assessed as one of the safest countries worldwide, but this does not rule out that there are certain risks.

According to the warning, US citizens should register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (Step) in order to receive messages and warnings from the US message. It is also advisable to prepare for emergency situations and obtain information on health risks. It is also recommended to take out travel insurance and to have special mindfulness in tourist areas such as museums, sights, train stations, airports and subway stations.

information on crime and protests

The warning also emphasizes the moderate risk of petty crime. In larger cities in particular, travelers should be careful, as pickpockets often occur in lively locations and in tourist centers. It is a "low to medium risk" for terrorism, without concrete indications of upcoming attacks. The US authorities point out that extremists could consider Switzerland as a possible retreat for attacks. However, the federal authorities emphasize that there are no acute warnings.

In addition, it is pointed out to possible protests that can occur in tourist areas and ask travelers to exercise increased vigilance. There are also risks such as avalanches in the Alps due to seasonal, especially for winter athletes. It is advised to find out about it and take precautions.

comparison with Germany

While Switzerland was classified on the level of travel 1, Germany has a higher warning level (level 2) due to terroristics. Here travelers are advised to be particularly careful, since attacks in public locations are often possible without warning. This different classification shows the varying security situation in neighboring European countries.

Recently other countries, such as Canada and Great Britain, have spoken to warnings for the United States, especially since Donald Trump's return to the presidency. Despite the warnings, travelers should not panic and continue to travel carefully and carefully.