What is the legal drinking age in switzerland (Verbier)?

Question

I'm going on a ski trip there, please tell me the specific age of this canton

Answer 1

18!

In most countries it's between 16 and 18. We're the exception (21). Also, in most countries it's not enforced like here i.e. having to show ID etc...

Answer 2

It's 16 for soft drinks like beer and wine, but it's 18 for liquor like vodka and whisky.

So I don't think you need to worry, if you want you will get drunk because bars will never ask for ID if you order a soft drink.

Enjoy!

Answer 3

no matter where you are in switzerland for alcohol you have to be  years old when you want to by beer or wine.

whenever you want to have something stronger you have to be 18 years old

Answer 4

Dix huit je crois?

Answer 5

16 for beer, wine and cider

18 for hard liquor including alcopops (Smirnoffs Ice etc.)

Answer 6

Cider, Beer and Wine may be consumed from the age of 16 on, spirits (Cognac, Vodka etc.) may be consumed from 18 on. Cigarettes and Tobacco may be consumed from 18 on.

If you look younger than 18, and a bar(wo)man, waiter(ess) etc. asks you for some ID, SHOW HIM/HER promptly. Not doing so means no drink.

Hope this will help,

Answer 7

yes it's 16 for beer and wine and 18 for liquor, no difference between the cantons!