Get a Swiss IP address, stream SRF and Swiss TV abroad, and protect your browsing in a country where ISPs retain your metadata for six months.
Swiss streaming, banking, and government services all geo-restrict the moment you leave the country. Inside Switzerland, the privacy picture is shifting. The BÜPF (Federal Act on the Surveillance of Postal and Telecommunications Traffic) requires Swiss ISPs to retain your connection metadata for six months. A proposed revision to the surveillance ordinance (VÜPF) could extend those obligations to VPN and messaging providers too.
A Switzerland VPN replaces your real IP with a Swiss one, encrypts your connection, and adds a layer of privacy that Swiss law does not guarantee on its own.
SRF, RTS, RSI, Play Suisse, and Zattoo all check your IP before letting you in. A Switzerland VPN makes it look like you're browsing from inside the country, bypassing geo-blocks.
Banking, shopping, and government portals all work better when websites see a Swiss IP. No more "not available in your region" errors.
Your connection is encrypted the moment you connect to public Wi-Fi at a café, airport, or hotel in Zurich.
Swiss ISPs like Swisscom, Sunrise, and Salt are required under BÜPF to retain your connection metadata for six months. A VPN encrypts your traffic so your ISP sees a connection to a VPN server, not the sites you visit.
SRF, RTS, RSI, and Play Suisse all geo-restrict to Swiss IPs. Connect to a Switzerland VPN server and the full catalogue comes back.
Hotel, airport, or café networks are easy targets. A VPN encrypts your traffic so nobody on the same network can see what you're doing.
Swiss ISPs retain your connection metadata for six months under BÜPF, including IP addresses, timestamps, and session duration. Police and prosecutors can request this data through standard legal channels. A VPN encrypts your connection, reducing what your ISP can log.
UBS, PostFinance, Raiffeisen, and cantonal bank portals can flag non-Swiss IPs. SwissID-authenticated services work best from a Swiss IP. One tap to a Switzerland VPN server brings them back.
A Switzerland VPN keeps your SRF, RTS, banking, and government access intact whether you're in Paris, Munich, or Toronto.
Over 96% of Swiss residents are online, but BÜPF metadata retention and a proposed surveillance expansion mean your activity is more visible than you'd expect. Whether you need SRF from abroad or more privacy at home, getting started takes under a minute.
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Tap the globe icon, scroll to Switzerland, and select a server.
Wait for the green shield. You're browsing with a Swiss IP address.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Server location | Zurich |
| Protocols available | OpenVPN, IKEv2, WireGuard (Windows) |
| Encryption | AES-256 (industry standard) |
| Bandwidth | Unlimited (no data caps) |
| Speed | Up to 10Gbps on Premium servers |
| Compatible platforms | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Simultaneous devices | Up to 10 with Premium Subscription |
Smart server selection connects you to the fastest available server based on real-time load. No manual picking needed.
The Zurich server provides low latency for Swiss streaming platforms, banking apps, and government portals. For users connecting from elsewhere in Europe, expect 15 to 40ms. From the US East Coast, expect 90 to 120ms, which is comfortable for streaming and general browsing.
Leaving Switzerland usually means losing access to the TV you watch at home. SRF, RTS, and RSI geo-restrict their catalogues to Swiss IP addresses. Play Suisse does the same.
Connect to VPN Super's Switzerland VPN server and those platforms see a Swiss IP instead.
Stream SRF, RTS, RSI, Play Suisse, and Zattoo in full HD. VPN Super's Zurich server is built for stable, high-speed streaming so you can watch without buffering or resolution drops.
Swiss streaming platforms check for VPN connections. VPN Super refreshes Swiss server IPs regularly so you stay connected when other providers get flagged.
Open VPN Super, pick the Zurich server, and tap Connect. SRF, RTS, RSI, and Play Suisse all load like you're watching from your apartment in Wiedikon.
Performance note: Premium servers are optimised for streaming in HD without buffering.
Premium unlocks faster speeds, more server locations, and multi-device coverage across your Swisscom, Sunrise, or Salt connection.
| Feature | Free VPN | Premium subscription |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss server access | ||
| Swiss IP address | ||
| Unlimited bandwidth | ||
| AES-256 encryption | ||
| Ad-free experience | ||
| 10Gbps servers | ||
| 55+ countries | ||
| Up to 10 devices |
VPN Super encrypts your connection with AES-256, the same standard used by banks and governments. Your real IP is hidden, your data is encrypted, and your browsing stays between you and your screen.
Stream SRF, RTS, RSI, Play Suisse, and Zattoo from any country. Connect to the Zurich server and your shows come with you.
Hide your IP and encrypt your traffic. Your ISP and anyone on the same Wi-Fi can't see what you're doing.
Some retailers and airlines show different prices based on location. Browse with a Swiss IP and see the same deals local shoppers see.
Zurich Airport, Geneva cafés, Bern hotel lobbies, co-working spaces in Basel. Connect to VPN Super before you do anything else.
UBS, PostFinance, Raiffeisen, cantonal banks, admin.ch, and SwissID-authenticated portals can flag non-Swiss IPs. One tap brings them back.
Some streaming platforms offer limited libraries in Switzerland or charge higher prices. Connect to a VPN Super server in another country to browse without restrictions.
VPN Super works across all major platforms. Download the App, connect to a Swiss server, and you're protected.
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SRF and RTS geo-check aggressively. Many VPN providers either lack Swiss servers or get flagged within days. VPN Super runs servers in Zurich and refreshes IPs regularly so Swiss platforms see a clean Swiss IP address.
VPN Super offers a Free VPN with no strings attached, plus Premium Subscriptions in 1-month, 6-month, and 12-month tiers. No hidden charges, no auto-renewal traps.
With BÜPF requiring six months of metadata retention and a proposed VÜPF revision threatening to expand surveillance obligations to VPN providers, Swiss privacy protection is at a crossroads. Look for a strict no-activity-logs policy, AES-256 encryption, and trusted protocols (OpenVPN, IKEv2, WireGuard). That's what VPN Super delivers.
Yes. VPN use is fully legal in Switzerland. There are no laws restricting individuals from using VPN services. As with any jurisdiction, activities illegal without a VPN remain illegal with one.
BÜPF (Bundesgesetz betreffend die Überwachung des Post- und Fernmeldeverkehrs) is Switzerland's Federal Act on the Surveillance of Postal and Telecommunications Traffic. It requires Swiss ISPs to retain connection metadata, including IP addresses, timestamps, and session duration, for six months and provide it to authorities upon request.
A VPN encrypts your traffic before it reaches your ISP, so retention logs show a connection to a VPN server rather than the specific websites you visited.
In 2025, the Swiss government proposed changes to the ordinance governing telecommunications surveillance (VÜPF). The draft would extend metadata retention obligations to VPN providers, messaging apps, and email services with as few as 5,000 users. Providers would be required to store user IP addresses for six months and respond to authority requests within hours.
Proton, Threema, and a coalition of 19 civil-society organisations including Amnesty International Switzerland and EDRi have publicly opposed the revision. As of early 2026, the Federal Parliament has paused the amendment pending an independent impact study. The outcome could reshape Swiss digital privacy.
Under BÜPF, Swiss ISPs must retain connection metadata (IP addresses, connection timestamps, session duration) for six months. The proposed VÜPF revision would extend similar obligations to VPN providers, email services, and messaging platforms.
A VPN encrypts your connection so your ISP's retention logs show traffic to a VPN server rather than your browsing activity.
Both countries have strong privacy reputations, but the frameworks differ. Switzerland operates under the FADP (revised 2023) and is not an EU member, so it is not bound by GDPR directly. ISP metadata retention under BÜPF is six months. Switzerland has no equivalent of Sweden's FRA signal intelligence law for mass surveillance of cross-border internet traffic.
Sweden enforces GDPR and operates the FRA for cross-border signal surveillance. Swedish ISPs must retain metadata for up to 10 months under SECA.
In practice, the key factor is not the jurisdiction but the VPN provider's logging policy, encryption standards, and track record. VPN Super maintains a strict no-activity-logs policy and uses AES-256 encryption regardless of which server you connect to.
SRF geo-restricts its catalogue to Swiss IP addresses. Sports broadcasts and licensed films are typically unavailable outside the country, although some SRG-produced content may be accessible globally.
To watch the full catalogue from abroad, open VPN Super, connect to the Zurich server, then visit srf.ch/play or open the Play SRF app. If content still shows as restricted, clear your browser cache and cookies. SRF stores location data that can conflict with your new Swiss IP.
Open VPN Super, tap the globe icon, scroll to Switzerland, and tap Connect. Wait for the green shield. Websites, streaming platforms, and banking apps will treat you as if you're in Zurich. It takes about five seconds.
Most free VPNs either lack Swiss servers or have server pools so small that streaming platforms block them quickly. Some monetize by logging and reselling browsing data. VPN Super's Free VPN includes Switzerland server access, AES-256 encryption, and unlimited bandwidth with no credit card required.
Swiss banking portals from UBS, PostFinance, Raiffeisen, and cantonal banks can flag logins from non-Swiss IP addresses. SwissID-authenticated government services may also restrict access based on your location.
If you're getting blocked or experiencing login issues from abroad, connect to VPN Super's Zurich server before opening your banking app or the service you're trying to access.
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