Alps travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Alps with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Alps.

Alps travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to the Alps with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

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Alps weather

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The Alps weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Zermatt.

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Alps travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Alps from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

No travel advice for the Alps is currently available.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the Alps.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Alps travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Alps with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

No travel health information for the Alps is currently available.

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Alps covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the Alps with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

No Covid-19 updates for the Alps are currently available.

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Alps FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Alps including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from ?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from . The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

Do you need a visa for the Alps?

No, UK passport holders do not need a visa to enter the Alps.

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