image © https://www.ch.ch showing the 2025 sticker and e-vignette versions
The autoroute vignette, which is necessary for those who travel on any portion of the Swiss autoroute (highway/motorway), will be available at gas/petrol stations, shops, supermarkets, tabacs/kiosks, border crossings, post offices, and other locations as of 1 December 2024. The price is once again Fr. 40.- for the calendar year, and you have until 31 January 2025 to display it on your windscreen. The 2024 version is still valid until end of January as well. Once the first of February rolls around, anyone not displaying the 2025 vignette or have their vehicle registered online by the e-vignette will receive a fine of Fr. 200.-.
Drivers must remove expired stickers from the windshield to avoid obstructing visibility. Kits with a scraper are sold separately or with the vignette to help remove the old stickers. The best time to remove them is when the weather is cold so the glue doesn't stay on the windscreen. However, if some glue remains, just cover with the new vignette.
Electronic e-vignette
The electronic e-vignette was established in 2023. The e-vignette can be an alternative to the sticker version, says the Office fédéral de la douane et de la sécurité des frontières (OFDF). The e-vignette will be available through this website as well as many others from 1 December 2024. But check that the price does not exceed the recommended price of Fr. 40.- as we have noticed extra fees (up to Fr. 55.-) on some sites.
When you register your car's number plate into the system, the e-vignette is valid for that vehicle.
Discounted vignette price
Take advantage of the first days of December to buy discounted vignettes at certain supermarkets while stocks last:
- Aldi: If you buy Fr. 100.- worth of goods from Aldi on Monday, 2 December 2024, you can purchase the vignette for only Fr. 20.-. This is NOT valid on purchases of spirits (hard alcohol), mixed alcoholic beverages, autoroute vignettes, anything bought through the online shop, gift and prepaid cards, cell phone offers, and taxed garbage bags.
- Lidl: If you buy Fr. 70.- worth of goods only 2-4 December 2024 and have the Lidl Plus App, you can buy the vignette for only Fr. 24.90 (without the Lidl App it is Fr. 29.90). This is NOT valid on purchases of spirits (hard alcohol), mixed alcoholic beverages, infant formula, firecrackers and fireworks, tobacco, trash bag stickers, travel, gift and prepaid cards, cell phone offers, taxed garbage bags, and hot beverage dispenser products. Not cumulative.
- Denner: If you buy Fr. 100.- worth of goods from Denner, you can purchase the vignette for only Fr. 35.-. instead of Fr. 40.- while stocks last. This is NOT valid on purchases of spirits (hard alcohol), online wine purchases, Bordeaux 2019 and 2020, tobacco products, autoroute vignettes, taxed garbage bags, etc. However, wine counts! So stock up on a couple cases of wine for the holidays and take advantage of this deal.
- Migros Vaud: Make five purchases of over CHF 100 each, in one of the 5 participating addresses listed on the Migros Vaud website, and get a free 2025 motorway vignette! This offer lasts through Saturday, 30 November 2024. Ask for your stamp collection card at the checkout.
Read below more information supplied by the Swiss Customs Website about the vignette protocol and validity.
Where do I have to affix the motorway charge sticker?
Affix the motorway charge sticker directly to the vehicle as follows:
- In the case of motor vehicles, on the inside of the windscreen; do not mount the motorway charge sticker in the tinted section.
- In the case of motor vehicles without windscreens, trailers and motorbikes, on an easily accessible and non-removable part.
Upon entry into Switzerland, can I use the motorway up until the first exit without a motorway tax sticker?
No. In order to ensure equal treatment, the motorway tax has to be paid in any event, regardless of the distance travelled.
Can the motorway charge sticker be transferred in the event of a change of car?
No. It is forbidden to peel off motorway charge stickers and transfer them to other vehicles. Detached motorway charge stickers are invalid.
I drive two vehicles with an interchangeable number plate. Do I require a motorway charge sticker for each vehicle?
Yes, both vehicles require a motorway charge sticker.
I will be visiting Switzerland only once this year. Do I nevertheless have to buy an annual motorway charge sticker?
Yes. At present, no motorway charge stickers are issued for shorter periods of time. Unlike other European countries, Switzerland has only an annual charge.
Will the motorway charge sticker be replaced in the event of a broken windscreen?
Yes. The motorway charge sticker will be replaced free of charge in the event of a windscreen replacement. In the case of foreign vehicles, customs offices issue a new motorway charge sticker upon presentation of the old motorway charge sticker (even if it is torn) and the invoice for the replacement windscreen.
A replacement sticker is organized by the insurance company in the case of Swiss vehicles.
On the afternoon of Friday, 27 October 2023, the TPG (Transports Publics Genève) and the AGMT (Association genevoise du musée des tramways) will exceptionally open the doors of their exhibition "Mobility at the heart of Heritage" that is running through 5 November 2023.
It traces 120 years of public transport history in Geneva (from CGTE to TPG), from the construction of the Jonction building to the present day, and also sketches out the future of mobility, through various cross-cutting themes (changing working conditions, the social dimension of the company, crisis periods, women's careers, public transport as an urban planning tool, etc.).
Aimed at a wide audience, the exhibition is rich in iconographic elements, archive documents, oral history testimonials from pensioners and films.
Image: ©La Gruyère Tourisme
Gruyères = Medieval City. The total number of inhabitants is about a hundred people. The city also gave its name to the "commune" of Gruyères which includes the villages of Pringy, Epagny, Moléson-sur-Gruyères and Gruyères.
La Gruyère = This is the name of the district of La Gruyère, it corresponds to the whole region. The four main touristic sites are Bulle, Charmey, Gruyères and Moléson.
Le Gruyère AOP = This is the name of the famous cheese produced in our region. Here are a few of its features:
Press releases from the Swiss Post released on 12.02.2020
Due to the coronavirus, many international flights to China have been cancelled. This is why deliveries of letters and parcels from Switzerland to the People’s Republic of China are only possible to a limited extent for the time being. Swiss Post is no longer accepting any letters or parcels addressed to China in Swiss Post branches or branches with partners until further notice.
A number of international airlines have either significantly reduced the number of flights to China or even cancelled their flights to China due to the corona virus. This is having an impact on international postage from Switzerland to China. As a result, Swiss Post is currently only able to use about a third of the capacity it actually requires for deliveries to China. Consequently, Swiss Post is no longer accepting any letters or parcels addressed to China in its Swiss Post branches or branches with partners with immediate effect and until further notice.
Customers who urgently need to send letters and parcels to China, however, can still post them using the “URGENT” shipping option. However, we are currently unable to guarantee the delivery times specified.
Importing deliveries from China
China Post is responsible for the transport of consignments that are sent to Switzerland from China. As such, Swiss Post is also unable to rule out the possibility of delays when importing consignments from China into Switzerland due to the very limited transport options.
From now through 16 September 2019, board the Petit Train and discover the town of Morges and the surrounding vineyards from a different viewpoint!
Ferme aux Cretegny
On Wednesdays from 10 July to 14 August, all ages will enjoy the ride to the "Ferme aux Cretegny" in Bussy-Chardonney. Besides being able to observe many animals, you will also bake a sugar bun that you can munch on after partaking in a buffet lunch highlighting local products. https://www.ferme-aux-cretegny.ch/evenements
The Wine Train
The Petit Train will also take passengers to the wine-growing areas of the region. On Thursdays from 11 July to 29 August, travel through vineyard routes to regional wineries. Explanations about the vine, visit of cellars, and wine-tastings will be on the program!
Rent or hire the train
It is also possible to rent the Petit Train for private outings. Whether for a wedding, business outings, or school outings, the train drivers will be happy to take their passengers wherever they wish. Itinerary routes may be obtained at the tourist office, or custom-made to suit your needs.
In 2018, 3,230 people boarded the Petit Train for a city tour or vineyard. The Train des Vignes was equally a success with nearly 210 passengers taken to the cellars of the region.
