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Amenities in Switzerland – airports/train stations

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A traveler arriving in Zurich early in the morning seeks advice on how to freshen up after their flight before visiting the Zurich Zoo. They want to know about shower facilities and whether public toilets are free or chargeable in Switzerland.

Key takeaways:
  • Showers are available at Zurich Airport for 15 CHF for 30 minutes, located at the Service Center in car park 2, level 1.
  • Public toilets in Switzerland are usually chargeable, but many large stores and eateries have free toilets for customers.
  • Consider using the SBB luggage service to drop off your luggage directly at your hotel in Luzern, allowing you to enjoy your time at the zoo without returning to the airport.
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  • Anonymous
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    21 June 2018 at 5:39:24 #816790

    Hi,

    We are reaching Zurich early morning by 6:20 am flight. We would like to freshen up, have a bath perhaps, change and proceed to Zurich Zoo after leaving our luggage at “Left Luggage” at airport, before coming back and proceeding for Luzern in the afternoon.

    Do they ( Zurich Airport ) have any such facility after Baggage Claim ? They have transit hotels inside but not after baggage claim.

    Also, are “Public Conveniences” in Switzerland free or chargable ?

    Thank You

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    Reply 1 of 3 • 21 June 2018 at 12:09:33 #888937

    Hi bsrastogi72,

    There are showers in the public area: at the Service Center, car park 2, level 1 .
    https://www.zurich-airport.com/passengers -and-visitors/airport-services-en/layover-and-lounges/showers The left luggage office is also located here.

    Public conveniences are most definitely chargeable in Switzerland. Showers are 15chf for 30 minutes.

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    Reply 2 of 3 • 21 June 2018 at 12:12:21 #888938

    Thank You, that was most helpful.

    User
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    Reply 3 of 3 • 24 June 2018 at 18:58:54 #888939

    HI

    if you are arriving through Swiss air, they have a arrivals lounge to freshen up. Other option is as told car park 2.

    Theres a luggage service provided by SBB train company wherein your luggage may be directly dropped either at the hotel of your choice or at the train station you want by the evening, in your case Luzern. So kindly check their website too. That way you can enjoy Zurich zoo and then travel straight away to Luzern without coming back.

    Public toilets are usually chargeable but then other that showers, large stores and eateries do have toilets for customers 😉

    takecare

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