Emergency numbers & urgent services
Tap to call. In a life-threatening situation, call 144 or 112 first.
Out-of-hours doctors & pharmacies
- Each canton runs a medical on-call line (ärztlicher Notfalldienst / permanence médicale).
- Pharmacies on duty are listed on the regional pharmacy association websites.
- Go to an emergency department only for serious cases; it is billed to your insurance.
Alerts
- Install Alertswiss for official warnings about natural hazards and incidents.
- The siren test takes place every year on the first Wednesday of February.
General information only, not legal or financial advice. Rules can differ by canton — always check the official source.