Emergency Calls:
117
Police in case of emergencies
118
Fire Brigade
144
Ambulance (not in all areas)
Informations Services:
1811
Numbers of subscribers within Switzerland, doctors, theatres, etc.
1141
To place calls abroad when direct dialling is not possible.
140
Motoring assistance
162
Weather report
163
Conditions of traffic, roads and passes
187
Avalanche Bulletin
There is usually a surcharge on calls made from hotels. The Swiss phonecard, called Taxcard, allows cashless phone calls to be made from public payphones which are equipped with card readers. PTT-Taxcards are on sale for CHF 5.00, CHF 10.00 and CHF 20.00 at post offices, newsagents, railway stations, etc.
English-Speaking Information Line Anglo-Phone is a 24-hour English-speaking information and talk-line. They will answer all your queries from finding an English speaking babysitter to informing you of events, excursions, activities or even the best school for your children. Dial 157-5014 from anywhere in Switzerland. Calls cost CHF 2.13 per minute.
