
The Swiss population benefits from one of the highest purchasing powers in Europe due to a stabile and diversified economy with low unemployment, high salaries, a strong currency and low taxes.
Switzerland is also a popular travel destination at all year round for tourists from all continents. This makes the Swiss shopping streets an attractive place for national and international retailers alike. The shopping streets in beautiful old towns, surrounded by lakes and mountains are home to boutiques for every taste and budget. Of course, the Swiss clichés are not missing, there are many watch shops and chocolate is also sold everywhere.
Tourism
In 2024, the hotel industry in Switzerland recorded 42.8 million overnight stays, an increase of 2.6% (+1.0 million) compared with 2023. Tourism has recovered from the pandemic and overnight stays again exceeded the pre-covid figures. Tourism has fully recovered from the pandemic and the number of overnight stays even exceeds the pre-corona figures.
Source: Federal Statistical Office FSO, 2025











































