Question 1

Aargau

Accepted Answer

[In Aargau](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-aargau) it is allowed to spend the night on a public parking lot (if there is no explicit prohibition sign) or on land with the permission of the land owner (but without camping behavior, i.e. do not put out chairs, extend awnings, etc.).
Ultimately, however, the individual municipal ordinances apply, so it is advisable to check with the municipality.

Question 2

Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Innerrhoden

Accepted Answer

Wild [camping in Appenzell](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-appenzell) is generally not allowed, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the landowner on private land. For overnight camping in parking lots, be sure to observe local signalization and parking time restrictions. No camping behavior (e.g. do not put out tables or chairs).

Question 3

Basel Land and Basel City

Accepted Answer

Neither in [Basel Stadt nor Basel Land](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-basel) is overnight camping allowed outside designated campgrounds, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking, or with permission of the property owner on private land. Spending the night with the camper in parking lots is not allowed.

Question 4

Bern

Accepted Answer

In [Bern](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-bern) it is generally not allowed to camp wild, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the landowner on private land. To spend the night with the camper in parking lots, be sure to observe signaling and parking time restrictions on site, there is no cantonal regulation. No camping behavior (e.g. do not put out tables or chairs).

Question 5

Fribourg

Accepted Answer

In [Fribourg](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-fribourg) wild camping is generally not allowed, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the landowner on private land. Spending the night with the camper in parking lots is not allowed (only on official sites).

Question 6

Geneva

Accepted Answer

Generally not allowed, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the land owner on private land. Spending the night with the camper in parking lots is not allowed.

Question 7

Glarus

Accepted Answer

In [Glarus](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-glarus) wild camping is generally not allowed, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the landowner on private land. To spend the night with the camper in parking lots strictly observe signalizations and parking time restrictions on site, there are no cantonal regulations. No camping behavior (e.g. do not put out tables or chairs).

Question 8

Grison

Accepted Answer

In the [Grisons](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-grisons), wild camping is generally not allowed, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the landowner on private land. To spend the night with the camper on parking lots, be sure to observe the signalization and parking time restrictions on site, there are no cantonal regulations. No camping behavior (e.g. do not put out tables or chairs).

Question 9

Jura

Accepted Answer

In the [Jura](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-jura) wild camping is generally prohibited. It is advisable to inquire in advance at the respective municipality about the possibilities and, if necessary, to obtain the appropriate permit.

Question 10

Lucerne

Accepted Answer

In [Lucerne](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-lucerne), on land owned by the municipality, it is allowed, unless the municipality expressly prohibits it. On private land and also in the forest only with the permission of the landowner. Emergency bivouacking is allowed. Where it is not explicitly prohibited by the Road Traffic Act, the Federal Hunting Ban Ordinance or by the property owners (private, communes), overnight camping in a vehicle (without camping behavior) is allowed.

Question 11

Neuchâtel

Accepted Answer

In [Neuchâtel](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-neuchatel) wild camping is generally not allowed, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the land owner on private land. To spend the night with the camper in parking lots, be sure to observe signaling and parking time restrictions on site, there is no cantonal regulation. No camping behavior (e.g. do not put out tables or chairs).

Question 12

Nidwalden

Accepted Answer

If you want to spend the night outside a campsite in the [canton of Nidwalden](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-nidwalden), you should ask the landowner. Only with his consent is wild camping allowed. One night in the mountains above the treeline or emergency bivouacking is allowed. Spending the night with the camper in parking lots is not allowed.

Question 13

Obwalden

Accepted Answer

Wild camping is generally allowed for one night in the [canton of Obwalden](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-obwalden). It is important to observe the camping law of the canton. It states: 1" For a one-time overnight stay, a tent, a caravan or a motorhome may be set up without a permit outside of approved campsites, if no public or private interests are affected. 2" The one-time overnight stay is at your own risk.

Question 14

Schaffhausen

Accepted Answer

Wild [camping in Schaffhausen](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-schaffhausen) is generally not allowed, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the landowner on private land. To spend the night with the camper on parking lots strictly observe signalizations and parking time restrictions on site, there are no cantonal regulations. No camping behavior (e.g. do not put out tables or chairs).

Question 15

Schwyz

Accepted Answer

Wild camping is not allowed in the [canton of Schwyz](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-schwyz). Short-term camping in the forest is permitted with the consent of the respective owner. However, it is forbidden to drive on forest roads with motor vehicles for this purpose. In principle, the consent of the respective landowner must be obtained in advance for camping, bivouacking or parking of motorhomes, campers, etc. If you want to spend the night with your camper in a parking lot, it is essential to observe the signalization and parking time restrictions on site; there are no cantonal regulations. No camping behavior (e.g. do not put out tables or chairs).

Question 16

Solothurn

Accepted Answer

Wild [camping in Solothurn](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-solothurn) is generally not allowed, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the landowner on private land. To spend the night with the camper in parking lots, be sure to observe signaling and parking time restrictions on site, there is no cantonal regulation. No camping behavior (e.g. do not put out tables or chairs).

Question 17

St. Gallen

Accepted Answer

Wild [camping in the canton of St.Gallen](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-stgallen) is generally not allowed, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the landowner on private land. To spend the night with the camper in parking lots, be sure to observe the signaling and parking time restrictions on site, there are no cantonal regulations. No camping behavior (e.g. do not put out tables or chairs).

Question 18

Ticino

Accepted Answer

Wild [camping in the Ticino](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-ticino) is generally not allowed, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line. Spending the night in rest areas or parking lots with the camper/car is not allowed.

Question 19

Thurgau

Accepted Answer

Wild [camping in Thurgau](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-thurgau) is generally not allowed, except for emergency bivouacs or with permission of the landowner on private land. For overnight stays with the camper in parking lots, it is essential to observe the signalization and parking time restrictions on site; there are no cantonal regulations. No camping behavior (e.g. do not put out tables or chairs).

Question 20

Uri

Accepted Answer

Generally not allowed, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the landowner on private land. Overnight parking with the camper is generally allowed, unless it is forbidden or restricted, e.g. by "night parking ban" or "time limited parking allowed".

Question 21

Vaud

Accepted Answer

Generally not allowed except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the landowner on private land. To spend the night with the camper in parking lots, be sure to observe signaling and parking time restrictions on site, there is no cantonal regulation. No camping behavior (e.g. do not put out tables or chairs).

Question 22

Valais

Accepted Answer

Wild [camping in the Valais](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-valais) is generally not allowed except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the landowner on private land. Spending the night in rest areas or parking lots with the camper/car is not allowed.

Question 23

Zurich

Accepted Answer

Wild [camping in Zurich](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-zurich) is generally not allowed, except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the property owner on private land. Overnight camping in the forest: one-time and single overnight camping, without setting up additional facilities, allowed. Overnight stay in parking lots with the camper is allowed in principle, unless it is prohibited or restricted. e.g. by "night parking ban" or "time limited parking allowed".

Question 24

Zug

Accepted Answer

Wild [camping in Zug](https://nomady.camp/en-US/region/camping-in-zug) is generally not allowed except for one night in the mountains above the tree line, emergency bivouacking or with permission of the land owner on private land. Overnight parking with the camper is generally allowed unless prohibited or restricted, e.g. by "night parking prohibited" or "time limited parking allowed".

Wild Camping in Switzerland

The most important facts in a nutshell

"Wild" overnight stays in a motorhome, van or car

Single overnight stays in public places

In public car parks

At motorway service areas

Rest areas

Is it allowed to spend the night in a car in a parking lot?

"Wild" overnight camping with tent or bivouac

In general the following rules apply:

Wild camping is prohibited in the following areas in Switzerland

1. Camping in nature reserves

2. Camping in the Swiss National Park

3. Camping in federal hunting zones

4. Camping in wildlife sanctuaries

5. Camping where there is a general ban on entering the area

The following must be taken into account as a matter of principle

No noise, no tracks

Washing up and showering

The "big deal”

Fire

Regulations in the different cantons

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