Free travel app for Switzerland · iPhone & Android
Switzerland in one app
Train tickets and rail passes, hikes with elevation profiles and more than 3,200 bookable experiences: with Swiss Activities you plan and book your trip to Switzerland in one free app – in 30 languages, with your tickets offline too.
In 30 languages · Secure payment in CHF
- Experiences
- Hiking
- Train travel
Hiking
Plan the hike. Fly it. Then set off.
Set your stops on the hiking map, and the app works out the route with its elevation profile. The 3D flight shows you every climb, every lake and what the weather will be like up there, before you set off.
- Hiking trails on the map
- 21,000 km
- Flight over the route before you set off
- 3D
Next train, platform, price. At a glance.
What's on today. Right around the corner.
Your travel planner in the chat
And what else you'll find inside
Download it for free
For iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones.
The app at a glance
- Price
- Free
- Devices
- iPhone and iPad (iOS 15.1+), Android
- Languages
- 30
- Current version
- 4.0.4 · September 2026
- Train tickets
- Official SBB tickets, no SBB login
- Made by
- Swiss Activities AG, Erlenbach (Switzerland)
Frequently asked questions about the app
How much does the Swiss Activities app cost?
The app is free. You only pay for what you book – securely in CHF, with the payment methods shown for your country at checkout.
Which devices does the app run on?
On iPhone and iPad from iOS 15.1 and on Android smartphones. Download it from the App Store or Google Play.
Can I open my tickets offline?
Yes. Confirmed tickets stay saved in the app and open without an internet connection too.
Can I buy SBB tickets in the app?
Yes. You get the same official SBB tickets as at the counter, no SBB login needed. There are also saver day passes, regional passes and, for visitors, the Swiss Travel Pass and the Swiss Half Fare Card.
Which languages is the app available in?
In 30 languages, including German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Who is Alpi?
Alpi is the mascot of Swiss Activities and your travel planner in the chat. In the app and on the website he puts days together for you with real times and prices.
Where does the weather data come from?
From MeteoSwiss, the Swiss Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology. Swiss Activities is a private travel platform and does not represent a government entity.
What apps do I need for a trip to Switzerland?
For the essentials, one is enough: with Swiss Activities you buy official SBB tickets and rail passes, see the next connections with prices, plan hikes with elevation profiles and book more than 3,200 experiences – free and in 30 languages. Confirmed tickets open offline too.
Which rail pass is worth it for my trip?
The rail pass finder in the app works it out for you: it compares rail passes such as the Swiss Travel Pass with single tickets, using the real fares for your route, and shows you the cheapest combination.
Do I need a Swiss phone number or SIM card?
No. You sign in with Apple, Google, Facebook or your email address and pay with the payment methods shown for your country at checkout. Confirmed tickets open without an internet connection too.
Can I plan hikes with the app?
Yes. Set stops on the hiking map and the app works out the route with its elevation profile and walking time. The 3D flight shows you the trail before you go, and «Get there» finds the connection to the start.