We arrived via Washington DC with a 50 min. layover in Iceland. At the check-in counter for our flight (we couldn't get our tickets online without uploading all documentation) they asked to see EVERYTHING. They wanted our vaccination records or proof of negative test, the Iceland transit declaration AND the barcode from completing the information online (although no one ever scanned the barcode), our Swiss documents and of course our passports. It didn't take long though, all in all we had our luggage tags and tickets within just a few minutes.
Layover in Iceland was super smooth! Got through the long passport control line quickly and was only asked how long I'd be in Europe. Stamped my passport and moved right on to the gate around the corner!
In Switzerland it's been business as usual. As many know, you need your vaccine pass to enter any restaurants but there is SO MUCH outdoor dining! Everyone wears masks inside public buildings but not on crowded streets. If this makes you nervous, you may want to stay away from high tourist areas.
Thankfully we've had gorgeous weather! Yesterday was a pretty cloudy so we walked around Lucerne. I'm not much on cities so I didn't find it too appealing but we went to UNESCO Biosphäre Entlebuch as the skies were clear there. It was closed because it was Sunday, but it was still a beautiful drive and nice walk around the area. Lucerne was extremely crowded when we got back but enjoyed the sunset as we walked the lake again.
Today we hot Mt Pilatus early as it was clear skies this morning. If you're headed there, check the weather for the best day - and get there early! We took the cogwheel up and hardly had anyone else going up with us. We hiked for about 3 hours and couldn't believe how many people were there when we got back!
Anyway, not much to report in terms of COVID and issues. Everything has been normal and easy! Stress free. (Although we did learn the hard way that you CANNOT buy the half fare card at Mt Pilatus station...dern)
I believe there's been a change for entering so be sure to look at the Switzerland Travel Check before heading over! Also check your transit airport requirements. Iceland required extra forms and were very specific of the tests (even vaccinated required a rapid antigen - non-vaccinated must have a PCR)
Otherwise, hope you all make it to Switzerland and enjoy this gorgeous country!!