GLD INDEXGLD COUNTRY SCORE
The national picture for LGBTQ+ travel.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Switzerland has a published GLD Country Score of 87/100, in the High range.
Switzerland pairs favourable national conditions with four language regions, highly connected cities and a costly but efficient tourism system. Zurich has the most visible community, while Geneva, Basel, Lausanne and Alpine destinations provide distinct local contexts.
PLACES TO STAY
Independent selections with sourced hotel information and LGBTQ+ travel context.
BEYOND THE NATIONAL SCORE
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-29. GLD score dates are shown separately.
Rail integrates cities, lakes and mountain gateways, making car-free travel practical on many routes. Weather, altitude and reservation requirements can still change mountain plans quickly.
Sources: MySwitzerland — official tourism websiteGaylidays currently connects 10 scored cities to the national picture. Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne are the three highest-scoring cities currently covered. Recorded city scores range from 79/100 in Lugano to 88/100 in Zurich, a 9-point spread that shows why local context still matters.
Source: GLD country and city scoring records. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.Zurich’s scene is the deepest, while French-speaking and border cities connect to different cultural networks. Smaller resorts may be internationally oriented without supporting permanent LGBTQ+ infrastructure.
Sources: MySwitzerland — official tourism websiteYes. Rail, boats and mountain transport cover many major itineraries, though remote stays still require detailed scheduling.
Sources: MySwitzerland — official tourism websiteNo. Visitor diversity and dedicated year-round community infrastructure are separate factors.
Sources: MySwitzerland — official tourism websiteHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
The country score combines legal rights, social acceptance, rule of law and travel comfort. City guides add the local perspective to this national foundation.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds national and city-level context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Components have different weights and may be subject to methodology caps; this is not a simple average.
Country score uses ILGA World legal evidence, Equaldex public opinion, World Bank WGI Rule of Law, and GLD Editorial Review for country travel comfort.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 19 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.