Whether you’re planning a trip to the city, a beach vacation or a hiking adventure, being well-prepared with a list of things to take with you means you can leave with peace of mind. Instead of rushing to pack your suitcase at the last minute, we’ll show you how to prepare for your vacation so you don’t forget anything important!
From the essentials in your suitcase to specific equipment for different types of vacation, not forgetting practical tips for traveling with children: this article will help you pack with peace of mind and go on vacation well prepared. So you’ll have everything you need at your vacation destination.
Pack quickly and set off on vacation…only to find that the most important things are missing when you arrive at your destination? Better avoid it! To avoid the stress of packing, follow our advice.
Before drawing up your packing list, take a closer look at your trip:
A few weeks before the start of your trip, draw up a checklist for your travel documents. Consider the following points:
These 4 simple tips will make packing a breeze:
Find out beforehand what you can buy at your destination. After all, you don’t have to take everything home with you.
If you’re traveling with children, find out in advance about your accommodation’s facilities:
In the rest of this article, you’ll find packing lists for each type of vacation: summer vacations, winter vacations, hiking vacations, city vacations, vacations with children and vacations with a dog. You can adapt all the lists to your individual needs. Our packing lists give you a good idea and can be completed by your personal experiences.
A good packing list starts with the basic equipment you need for every trip. It forms the basis of what you should always take with you, and can be adapted according to destination and season.
Documents & finances
Our advice: as a general rule, your passport or identity card must still be valid for at least 6 months when you enter the country. The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) will inform you of the exact entry requirements for each country.
Hygiene and cosmetics
With this list, you’ll always have everything you need on vacation. Below we show you how to complete this list of essentials according to the type of vacation.
Don’t just pack valuables and important documents in your hand luggage, but also anything you want to have to hand during your flight. Respect the strict airline regulations: sharp objects are forbidden, and liquids are only allowed in small quantities – with the exception of baby food. Also check the dimensions and maximum weight authorized by the airline for your hand luggage.
Our tip: if you have enough room, pack a change of clothes in your hand luggage. This way, if your checked luggage gets lost or arrives late, you’ll have clean clothes with you.
Beautiful sunshine, crystal-clear water and relaxing days at the beach: for the perfect summer vacation, you’ll need a few special items in addition to your basic luggage:
Winter vacations inevitably call for special equipment: on the one hand, you need to protect yourself from the cold, and on the other, you need specific gear for sporting activities like skiing or snowboarding. This winter packing list will help you think of everything that’s important:
Nature is calling! Answer the call and start your hiking vacation with the right equipment in your luggage. Pay particular attention to functional and safe equipment.
For a trip to the city, your luggage list should above all contain comfortable equipment. You’ll be able to enjoy the city’s sights and culinary specialties in complete relaxation.
The luggage list for a family vacation depends very much on the age of your children: while babies mainly need hygiene items and care products, older children mainly need toys and entertainment.
Our tip: traveling with a baby or toddler? Think about what you can and should pack in your hand luggage. And check with the airline to find out if you can check a stroller or baby carriage as free baggage.
So that your faithful companion can enjoy the trip as much as you do, be sure to pack the following items for your vacation with your dog:
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