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Example address in Switzerland

Common local format: Name → Street → Locality/Region → Postal code.

Postcodes available

Sample address format, line by line

Recipient name
Museumstrasse 2
8001, Zurich
Switzerland
  1. 01 Recipient Recipient name
  2. 02 Street / building Museumstrasse 2
  3. 03 City / postcode 8001, Zurich
  4. 04 Country Switzerland

Quick rules

  • Recipient name appears first.
  • Street name and building number are core elements.
  • City and region identify the delivery area.
  • Postal code is included when available.

Quick facts

Postcodes

Yes

Typical lines

3–5 lines

Script

Latin (with local diacritics where applicable)

Real example addresses

Questions

National Museum Zurich

Museumstrasse 2
8001, Zurich
Switzerland

Kunsthaus Zurich

Heimplatz 1
8001, Zurich
Switzerland

CERN

Esplanade des Particules 1
1217, Meyrin
Switzerland

Chillon Castle

Avenue de Chillon 21
1820, Veytaux
Switzerland

Jet d'Eau

Quai Gustave-Ador
1207, Geneva
Switzerland

Zurich Opera House

Sechselaeutenplatz 1
8008, Zurich
Switzerland

How to read this format

An address format in Switzerland typically includes the recipient’s name, street address, locality, region, and (when available) a postal code. The ordering can differ by region, but the goal is the same: clear identification of the delivery location. In practice, the street line carries the most weight, while details like apartment, floor, or landmark may appear on an extra line. The examples below show how addresses are commonly written and what information is treated as standard for mail delivery. Local spelling and diacritics are often preserved, and the line order is designed to help postal services route items efficiently. When a postal code exists, it is typically placed near the city or region line.

Below you will find real examples and the exact format used.

Postal codes

Postal codes help route mail quickly and accurately and are used to identify delivery areas.

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FAQ

A typical address includes the recipient name, street line, locality/region, and a postal code when available.
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