Will my phone pick up a French network near Lake Geneva?

It can, since France sits just across the water. To stay on your Switzerland eSIM, set your phone to keep a Swiss carrier manually rather than letting it auto-select the strongest nearby signal.

Is there data on the CGN lake boats and up at Villars?

Near the shore and in resort villages like Villars and Leysin, generally yes. Signal weakens mid-lake on the longer Geneva crossings and on the highest slopes toward Glacier 3000, so download tickets beforehand.

Vaud eSIM.

Name: Vaud travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Lake Geneva's Riviera - Lausanne, Montreux jazz, the Lavaux vineyards and Chillon Castle below the Alps.

from $2.15/day · unlimited dataAll of Switzerland →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$6.01$0.60/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$6.01

Good to know in Vaud

Vaud hugs the French border along Lake Geneva, so near Nyon or the lakeshore your phone may try to hop onto a French network - lock it to a Swiss carrier to keep using your Switzerland plan.

Best time to visit Vaud

June to September for lake swimming, vineyard walks and the Montreux Jazz Festival in July; December to March for skiing above Villars and Leysin.

Two simple ways to buy

Vaud eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Vaud eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Vaud — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Vaud?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Vaud eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Vaud are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Vaud eSIM: your local data guide.

Vaud curves along Lake Geneva from Olympic Lausanne through Vevey and Montreux to the fairy-tale Château de Chillon, with the UNESCO Lavaux vineyard terraces tumbling to the water. A Vaud eSIM helps you time the CGN lake steamers, follow Lavaux wine trails, buy Montreux festival tickets and navigate up to the ski slopes at Villars and Leysin.

One eSIM for Vaud and all of Switzerland. It's the national Switzerland eSIM — from $2.15/day with unlimited data, working the same in Vaud as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Geneva - Aéroport de Genève (GVA)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Vaud eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.04

$3.12

—

5 days1GB

$0.62

$3.12

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.45

$3.12

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$0.60

$6.01

−42%

15 days3GB

$0.40

$6.01

−62%

30 days5GB

$0.40

$12.08

−62%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Vaud

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Vaud eSIM from $2.15/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Vaud.

Lausanne

The Olympic capital has excellent 4G/5G across its hilly centre and metro, ideal for maps and lakefront cafés.

Montreux & Vevey

Strong coverage along the Riviera waterfront for festival dates, Chaplin's World and Chillon Castle visits.

Lavaux

The terraced vineyards above the lake are well covered for wine-trail navigation, easing only on the highest paths.

Villars & Les Diablerets

Resort villages have dependable data that thins on the Glacier 3000 heights and remote ski runs.

The practical bit

Getting around Vaud on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Vaud

SBB Mobile— National rail app for trains along the Lake Geneva shore and up to alpine Vaud.
tl— Lausanne's transport app for the city's metro, buses and the m2 funicular line.
FAIRTIQ— Check in and out for the best automatic fare across Vaud's trains and buses.
Uber— Operates in Lausanne and around Geneva for door-to-door rides when transit thins.

How long to stay in Vaud

Three to five nights covers Vaud well - a Lausanne or Montreux base for the lake and Lavaux, plus a day trip to Chillon or the nearby ski resorts.

How much data for Vaud

Balanced 3-5 GB suits a Riviera week of maps, festival apps and photos; choose Unlimited if you'll stream Montreux sets or tether a laptop from a lakeside hotel.

Coverage in Vaud

Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux and the Lavaux terraces enjoy strong 4G/5G, while coverage realistically thins mid-lake on long boat crossings and on the high alpine runs toward Glacier 3000.

Where you're headed

Discover Vaud.

A beautiful landscape featuring a vineyard, rustic village, and the Alps overlooking Lake Geneva.

A serene view of Chillon Castle by Lake Geneva with a backdrop of lush hills in Veytaux, Switzerland.

A picturesque European town street with traditional architecture bathed in sunlight.

Scenic view of vineyards by Lake Geneva with mountains in the background in Switzerland.

Cities in Vaud

Zoom in on Vaud.

Lausanne eSIM

How to activate your Vaud eSIM.

Full installation guide →

A traveller happily planning her next trip with a map and phone

Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Vaud

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Vaud?

What is a Vaud eSIM?

A Vaud eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Vaud data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

A traveller with a backpack smiling at her phone — online abroad with My Holiday SIM

Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Vaud.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Switzerland.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Switzerland's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Swisscom
Sunrise
Salt

Popular places covered

ZurichGenevaBernLucerneInterlakenZermattLausanneLugano

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Vaud eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Vaud eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. The national Switzerland plan covers Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux and the Lavaux terraces with strong signal, roaming onto Swisscom, Sunrise or Salt. Only the high vineyard paths and alpine runs above the lake see coverage soften.

Your Vaud eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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