Switzerland

Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Supermarkets, urban cafés, international cuisine
Challenging Because: Cheese and cream dominate traditional dishes

🥗 What to Eat

• Vegetable rösti (ask no butter for vegan)
• Seasonal vegetable soups (confirm no cream)
• Salads with nuts, seeds, and grains
• Plant-based convenience foods (widely available)

🚫 Watch Out For

• Cheese (fondue, raclette)
• Cream-based sauces
• Butter used in cooking

🗣️ Survival Phrases (German / French)

• I am vegetarian: Ich bin Vegetarier/in / Je suis végétarien(ne)
  (ikh bin veh-geh-tah-REE-er / zhuh swee veh-geh-tah-ree-EN)
• I am vegan: Ich bin vegan / Je suis vegan
  (ikh bin veh-GAHN / zhuh swee VEH-gan)
• No meat: Kein Fleisch / Pas de viande
  (kine flysh / pah duh vyahnd)

🧭 Veggie Trip Tip

Swiss supermarkets are extremely vegan-friendly — perfect for self-catering in alpine areas.