Discover Malaysia

The capital's futuristic skyline is dominated by the 452-meter Petronas Towers, once the tallest twin towers in the world. Between modern shopping malls, the colorful Batu Caves temple and historic Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur unites multicultural influences from Malay, Chinese and Indian tradition.

The Malaysian part of Borneo is home to one of the world's oldest rainforests and hosts wild orangutans, which can be observed up close at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre. Kinabalu National Park with Malaysia's highest mountain and river cruises on the Kinabatangan round out the nature experience.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown captivates with colorful street art, well-preserved colonial architecture and one of the best street food scenes in Asia. Chinese temples, Indian spice shops and British colonial buildings stand side by side here, telling the island's multifaceted history.

The archipelago of over 100 islands in the Andaman Sea offers powder-white beaches, dense jungle and the spectacular Sky Bridge high above the rainforest peak. Duty-free shopping, mangrove boat tours and relaxed beach resorts make Langkawi the perfect way to close out a Malaysia trip.

Malaysia Airlines and several European airlines offer flights with a stopover from Zurich to Kuala Lumpur, with a total travel time of about 13 to 15 hours. Swiss nationals do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days.

The official language is Malay (Bahasa Malaysia), but due to the British colonial history, English is very well understood and spoken throughout the country, especially in cities and in tourism.

The Malaysian ringgit (MYR) is the official currency. Card payment is widespread in cities like Kuala Lumpur and Penang, though on Borneo and in rural areas sufficient cash is recommended.

Yes, Malaysia ranks among the affordable travel destinations of Southeast Asia. Street food, local accommodations and domestic flights between the peninsula and Borneo are significantly cheaper compared to Europe, making extensive round trips affordable.