Money

Switzerland currency is the Swiss Franc, usually indicated as CHF. While Switzerland is not part of the European Union and thus is not obliged to convert to the Euro, many prices are nonetheless posted in both CHF and Euros, so that visitors may compare prices. Merchants may accept Euros but are not obliged to do so. Change given back to the client will most likely be in Swiss francs.

The Swiss Franc comes in the following denominations:
Coins: 5, 10, 20, 50 Cents and 1, 2, 5 Francs
Bank notes: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 1000 Francs

Creditcards – safe and easy

The safest and easiest form of money are traveler’s checks and credit/debit cards. The cards most used are Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Many banks in Switzerland have equipped their ATM machines with the CIRRUS or MAESTRO system. Many other Swiss banks offer ATM machines for cash advances with your credit card. Adelboden - the village of Our Chalet - has three ATM machines.

Money exchange places

• any Swiss bank
• airport
• main railway stations (western union)
• major hotels

Swiss banks offer the best exchange rates for your traveler’s checks or cash for foreign currencies (only bank notes). Official exchange offices and hotels may charge a fee for their services. 

Click here to check the exchange rates. 

Our Chalet payment methods

Click here for further information about the payment methods at the Our Chalet.