Switzerland is ready to open its doors to all visitors in May

Alpine adventures, iconic rail journeys, and chocolate box chalets await travelers this summer as Switzerland drops all pandemic-related restrictions in place for tourists on May 2.

In April, Switzerland dropped all of its remaining domestic restrictions, including the obligation to wear a mask and to self-isolate after a positive test result. Swiss COVID-19 certificates, used to enter public venues, were also done away with.

Now, Switzerland is ready to drop its pandemic rules at the border, just as its mountain and lakeside resorts, and Michelin-starred dining cities get ready for the busy summer travel season.

Currently, most countries outside of the EU and Schengen Zone remain on Switzerland's list of high-risk countries. This means people from those places who are not vaccinated or only partially vaccinated are banned from entering, including American and British tourists.