Does the same eSIM work on a day trip up Uetliberg or out to Rapperswil?

It does. This is one national Switzerland plan, so the same eSIM keeps working right across the country — up Uetliberg, along the lake to Rapperswil or on to Lucerne — on a single data allowance.

Is there good coverage on Zurich's trams and in the Old Town?

Very good. Swisscom and Sunrise blanket central Zurich with strong 4G and 5G, so trams, the Old Town's narrow lanes and Zürich-West all stay connected. Signal only really dips inside deep S-Bahn tunnels.

Zurich eSIM.

Name: Zurich travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

From Bahnhofstrasse's shop windows to Lake Zurich's summer promenade and the Zürich-West rooftops.

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 Zurich

Zurich's trams and S-Bahn run on the ZVV zone system, and a single ticket covers trams, buses, boats and even the Polybahn funicular — buy it in the ZVV or SBB app before boarding to avoid a fine.

Two simple ways to buy

Zurich eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Zurich eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Zurich — 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 Zurich?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Zurich eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Zurich 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

Zurich eSIM: your local data guide.

Switzerland's biggest city runs on split-second logistics — checking SBB train times to Uetliberg, pulling up the Fraumünster's Chagall-window hours or hunting the Old Town's Niederdorf lanes for dinner. A Zurich eSIM has your maps, ticket apps and Twint payments live from the moment you land at ZRH, so you never lose the thread crossing Lake Zurich or Bahnhofstrasse.

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

Landing at Zurich Airport (ZRH)?

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

Zurich 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 Zurich

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

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

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Zurich.

Bahnhofstrasse & the Old Town

Compare watch-shop prices, pull up Fraumünster and Grossmünster opening times and navigate the cobbled Niederdorf lanes without losing signal.

Zürich-West

Find Frau Gerolds Garten, the Freitag tower and Prime Tower bars, then order a ride home from the old viaduct arches.

Lake Zurich (Zürichsee)

Check boat-cruise departures from Bürkliplatz and share promenade photos while lounging at the Seebad lidos in summer.

Uetliberg

Follow SBB times up the mountain and use trail maps along the Planetenweg ridge for that panorama over the city and Alps.

The practical bit

Getting around Zurich on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Zurich

SBB Mobile— Switzerland's national rail app; buy train, tram and boat tickets and check live platforms.
ZVV— Zurich's regional transport app for trams, buses and S-Bahn tickets across the zone system.
Uber— Available across Zurich for late-night rides; live driver tracking and payment need data.
Twint— Switzerland's mobile-payment app, used everywhere from market stalls to splitting a dinner bill.

How long to stay in Zurich

Most visitors spend two or three days here — enough for the Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse, a lake cruise and a trip up Uetliberg.

How much data for Zurich

For a city break of maps, SBB times and Twint payments, a balanced 3-5 GB is plenty; choose Unlimited only if you plan to stream or hotspot a laptop from your hotel.

Coverage in Zurich

Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt give strong 5G across central Zurich, the airport and along the lake; coverage only thins inside long S-Bahn tunnels and on the forested upper slopes of Uetliberg.

Where you're headed

Discover Zurich.

Zurich, Switzerland — skyline and landmarks · stay connected with a Zurich eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Zurich, Switzerland — streets and everyday scenes · stay connected with a Zurich eSIM from My Holiday SIM

Zurich, Switzerland — sights worth exploring · stay connected with a Zurich eSIM from My Holiday SIM

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How to activate your Zurich 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 Zurich

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

New to eSIM in Zurich?

What is a Zurich eSIM?

A Zurich eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Zurich 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.

Peace of mind

Your Zurich eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Zurich eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Zurich, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Zurich.

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 Zurich 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

Zurich eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. Activate before you fly and your phone connects to Swisscom, Sunrise or Salt as you arrive at ZRH. You'll have data on the train or tram into the city centre without touching airport Wi-Fi.

Your Zurich 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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