After reading some of the comments wild camping rules in Switzerland seem to be unclear. Since we were not the only ones spending the night around the lake, I expected it to be allowed. However I won’t recommend it as fines can be pretty hefty. If you decide to do it anyways, please leave no trace once you leave the spot (not just in Switzerland, but anywhere in the world).
Hey hey, yes in switzerland it is quite complicated with wild camping. Above the tree line camping is generally allowed in Switzerland. But not for example in nature reserves. Communities can also prohibit wild camping. In the place shown in the video (Zermatt) it is prohibited. In general, you can say that it is often forbidden in rather tourist-rich regions - because otherwise everything would be full of tents. If you are unsure, ask the local people. Greetings from Switzerland
Sometimes there are trees until the top of the mountains, where is the treeline then?@@expand-your-comfortzone @bernardo In my opinion you did well, camped late, left early, enjoyed nature and did not left trace. In my opinion this should be allowed.
@@expand-your-comfortzone that isn't true. around the unter-engadin" especialy flüelapass, it is very illegal to wildcamping EVERYWHERE! trust my, there is no exception! and the price will have to pay is heavy!
Hi Bernard such a lovely trip to Switzerland 🇨🇭, such orsome view of the mountain 👌 Thanks for showing us, greetings from England 🇬🇧 Simon and Beth ❤️ 🙋
Well I don't think Matterhorn is more famous than Everest or any 7k+ peak but for sure is one of the most well known. Chironico and Ticino are such special places, miss it everyday.
Caro @bbacalhau, parabéns pelo video. Realmente depende de cantao para cantao e pelas zonas mas fazer wildcamping é possível e autorizado acima da linha das arvores. Ja o fiz variadas vezes inclusive em Zermatt e nunca tive qualquer problema. montar a tenda ao por do sol e levanta-la ao nascer do sol, ninguém dira absolutamente nada. Algumas pessoas não gostam de ver o país invadido, também as compreendo. Boa viagem.
Loved this video, Bernardo! Just fyi, in Switzerland, wild camping is only allowed above tree line. :) If you have any questions about Switzerland, don't hesitate to ask! ☺️
Well, generally speaking, wild camping is not prohibited by law in Switzerland. Overnight in a tent is permitted in the mountains above the tree line. There are differences from canton to canton. In Zermatt for example, it’s prohibited, as well as in nature reserves, the Swiss National Park and wildlife sanctuaries.
Few years ago these place was infamous and could spend time there without any tourists nowadays with instagram and social media it’s full of tourists 😢 there is non More magic secrets places it’s somehow sad 😔
@@D0A17599Zermatt is one of the exceptions and it is not allowed to camp at all, even above the tree line. I can’t find the exact amount of the fine in the municipality of Zermatt, but it can be up to 10k in Switzerland.
Amazing video but be careful wild camping here. In Zermatt camping is forbidden and you get fined thousands if you get caught. The rest of Switzerland is a little better with rules that generally allow camping above the tree line, but always check because the fines are not cheap!
@@Craigsoutdooradventuresyou'll definitely get fined for hundreds if not thousands of dollars if you get caught. Wild camping is strictly forbidden in Switzerland and due to a recent outrage because of wild campers, it is controlled much more often nowadays...
