How many public toilets are there in Switzerland?

Toiletten-Finder currently lists 1,350 toilets in Switzerland, across 7 cities. The number grows because users can add places themselves.

Are toilets in Switzerland free?

89 per cent of the listed toilets are free — 1,204 out of 1,350.

Which city in Switzerland has the most?

Zurich, with 520 listed toilets.

Does the app work in Switzerland without internet?

Yes. An area you have loaded once stays on your phone and is shown again without a connection. Abroad without roaming, that is the most important part of the app.

Public toilets in Switzerland

Across 7 cities in Switzerland, 1,350 toilets are listed, 1,204 of them free.

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City	Toilets	free
Zurich	520	413
Basel	251	241
Bern	181	171
Geneva	166	156
Lucerne	139	136
Interlaken	66	61
Zermatt	27	26

In Switzerland, 89 per cent of the listed toilets are free; 146 out of 1,350 charge. The paid ones tend to sit where crowds pass through: stations, shopping centres, motorway services. A few coins in your pocket will not hurt, but you will usually not need them.

The 1,350 toilets in Switzerland are spread across 7 cities. Zurich leads with 520, followed by Basel with 251. That is a more even spread than in many other countries.

Step-free access and changing tables

37 per cent of entries in Switzerland are recorded as step-free. A baby changing table is noted on 136 entries (10 per cent); with small children it is worth checking the features before you set off.

The Euro key

In Switzerland, 98 toilets are marked as needing a key. The Euro key opens accessible facilities at motorway services, stations and in town centres. It is issued by CBF Darmstadt to people with proof of disability and works in several European countries. If you have one, the Pro filter in the app finds exactly these facilities — they are often cleaner and always step-free.

Where these numbers come from

Most entries for Switzerland come from OpenStreetMap, the open map volunteers have been building since 2004. On top of that sit places users added in the app themselves, with ratings and photos. The two sources are kept apart so a mistake in one never overwrites the other. An entry reported as gone is hidden rather than deleted — so it can come back if the toilet reopens.

Common questions

How many public toilets are there in Switzerland?: Toiletten-Finder currently lists 1,350 toilets in Switzerland, across 7 cities. The number grows because users can add places themselves.
Are toilets in Switzerland free?: 89 per cent of the listed toilets are free — 1,204 out of 1,350.
Which city in Switzerland has the most?: Zurich, with 520 listed toilets.
Does the app work in Switzerland without internet?: Yes. An area you have loaded once stays on your phone and is shown again without a connection. Abroad without roaming, that is the most important part of the app.