You can dial the following emergency numbers toll-free from any payphone:
| What | Telephone number |
| General emergency calls | 112 |
| Fire service | 118 |
| Police | 117 |
| Ambulance | 144 |
| REGA (helicopter rescue service) | 1414 |
| Vehicle breakdown service | 140 |
|
Toxicological Institute (in case of poisoning) | 145 |
| Toxicological information centre | 044 251 51 51 |
| Radio (in case of avalanche) | 161.300 MHz (emergency channel) |
| Helpline FDFA | from Switzerland: 0800 247365 |
| (Federal Department of Foreign Affairs | from abroad: +41 800 247365 |