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.

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In 30 languages · Secure payment in CHF

  1. App home screen on the Experiences tab: themes and popular activities nearby
    Experiences
  2. App home screen on the Hiking tab: hiking map and «Plan a hike»
    Hiking
  3. App home screen on the Train travel tab: From/To search, rail passes and scenic trains
    Train travel

New in version 4.0.4

Hiking and train travel on the map

The app now opens with three tabs: Experiences, Hiking and Train travel.

  1. 01

    Plan a hike

    Set your stops on the hiking map – the app works out the route with its elevation profile.

  2. 02

    3D flight

    Fly through the hike in 3D before you set off and scrub back and forth along the elevation profile.

  3. 03

    From A to B

    Enter where you're starting and where you're going – the map shows you the next connections with prices.

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
Planned hike from Grindelwald to Bachalpsee on the map, with alternatives and walking times
3D flight over the hike at Bachalpsee, with the elevation profile below
Next train connections from Grindelwald to Lucerne with platform, travel time and price

Train travel

Next train, platform, price. At a glance.

Enter where you want to go: the map shows you the next connections with departure, platform, travel time and price. You book the same official SBB tickets as at the counter, no SBB login needed.

SBB partner
Official
The cheapest connection is marked
Best price

Experiences

What's on today. Right around the corner.

The app recommends experiences based on your location: canyoning, mountain railways, brunch with a view or evening events. Date, meeting point and price are right there, and booking takes just a few steps.

from experience to ticket
3 steps
Events happening right now
Today
App home screen on the Experiences tab: themes and popular activities nearby
Alpi chat in the app with suggestions for planning and booking

Ask Alpi

Your travel planner in the chat

Tell Alpi where you are, who you are travelling with, what you enjoy and how much time you have. Alpi puts a day together for you in seconds – whether it is a spontaneous family outing, a rainy day or your first trip to Switzerland.

And what else you'll find inside

  • Tickets always with you

    Confirmed tickets stay in the app and open offline too. Save your favourites in your own lists.

  • Scenic trains and mountain railways

    Glacier Express, Bernina Express and GoldenPass with seat reservations where required. Plus mountain railways to the Jungfraujoch, Titlis, Pilatus and Rigi.

  • Mountain tours and via ferratas

    Guided mountain tours, via ferratas, paragliding and canyoning – with the date, meeting point and everything that is included.

  • Day trips on the map

    Find day trips near you on the map, matched to the weather and the season. Weather data comes from MeteoSwiss.

Download it for free

For iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones.

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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.

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