My Swiss trip – shall I bring my house shoes?
A traveler is preparing for their upcoming trip to Switzerland and is unsure whether to bring house shoes for indoor use after hiking. They are concerned about being rude by wearing outdoor shoes in their accommodations. This discussion highlights the cultural practice of wearing house shoes in Switzerland, which is welcomed by others in the thread.
- Bringing lightweight house shoes for indoor use is a common practice in Switzerland and is recommended for comfort after hiking.
- It's advisable to switch out of muddy or wet boots at the entrance or in designated areas of your accommodation to keep rooms clean.
- Many hotels provide mats or trays for wet shoes, making it easy to manage outdoor footwear.
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As I pack my bags for my trip to Switzerland I can’t help but think I should bring a pair of house shoes. I am the type of person who does not wear my shoes/hiking shoes in my house & I can’t help but feel I would be rude if I did not follow this rule while traveling, especially after a long days hike. Am I over thinking this?
Thank you…
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I always try and fit in lightweight slippers of some sort – eg airline or posh hotel flip flops for use inside an apartment or hotel room
Hello Kimber,
No, not at all. I would bring your house shoes for sure especially if you are accustomed to this practice.
It is actually quite customary to have ‘house shoes’ here 😉
Kind regards,
Yolanda
Yes, I wear house shoes too, both at home and on holiday. Or anti-slip socks, those are easier to pack 🙂
Thank you to all who have replied, I know when it comes to my rooms I will not wear my hiking boots. I think my biggest concern is when exiting/entering my lodges/ hotels/huts while wearing boots. I think I’ll go ahead and purchase a pair of house slip on shoes to wear as I enter and exit from each establishment.
Thank you…
The situation (fairly obviously) varies depending on accommodation type, for example individual detached chalets and mountain huts would have a shelf or mat inside the porch for wet/muddy boots
Normally I do the following based on accomodation type, and what your outside footwear has been doing before you arrive back at your accommodation:
apartment block: switch out of muddy/wet boots in the entrance hallway or boot / ski room
hotel: carefully wipe outdoor footwear so that it is a clean as possible when walking the corridors to your room OR walk in socks and carry the outdoor footwear
When we stayed at Swiss locales where there were nearby skiing or hiking trails, we noted it was very common for hotels to have shoe mats/trays outside guest rooms for wet and muddy shoes. Having a comfortable, lightweight pair of slippers or shoes to slip on while in the room is a good idea.
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