Switzerland Quitline — Rauchstopplinie 0848 000 181

Frequently asked questions

Is there a national quitline in Switzerland?

Yes. The Rauchstopplinie on 0848 000 181 is the national stop-smoking line. It is operated by the Krebsliga Schweiz (Swiss Cancer League) on behalf of the Tabakpräventionsfonds, the federal tobacco prevention fund, and the number is printed on every cigarette pack sold in Switzerland.

Source: Krebsliga Schweiz — Beratungsangebot stopsmoking , Tabakpräventionsfonds (Bundesamt für Gesundheit)

How much does calling the Rauchstopplinie cost, and is the help free?

The counselling is free and anonymous. The 0848 number is a shared-cost number, not toll-free: a call is billed at a local-call rate of about 8 centimes per minute from a Swiss landline. To avoid any cost you can ask the advisors to call you back, which is free of charge.

Source: Rauchstopplinie / Beratungsangebot stopsmoking , Krebsliga Schweiz — Beratungsangebot stopsmoking

What languages is the Rauchstopplinie available in?

The main line on 0848 000 181 is answered in German, French and Italian. Counselling is also offered in several other languages on dedicated numbers, including Albanian, Portuguese, Serbian/Croatian/Bosnian, Spanish, Turkish, Romansh and English. This multilingual support is a notable feature of the Swiss service.

Source: Krebsliga Schweiz — Beratungsangebot stopsmoking , infodrog — Suchtindex: Rauchstopplinie / Ligne stop-tabac

When can I call the Rauchstopplinie?

The line is staffed Monday to Friday, from 11:00 to 19:00. If you call outside those hours, or leave your details, an advisor will call you back on the next working day, so you do not have to wait on the line.

Source: Rauchstopplinie / Beratungsangebot stopsmoking , Krebsliga Schweiz — Beratungsangebot stopsmoking

What support does the Rauchstopplinie offer?

Trained advisors provide personal counselling to prepare and carry out a quit attempt, choose the right method, manage cravings and cope with relapses. Support is available by telephone, video or online, and the team can accompany you over several weeks rather than a single call.

Source: Rauchstopplinie / Beratungsangebot stopsmoking , Krebsliga Schweiz — Beratungsangebot stopsmoking