Guides
The essential guides for getting started and for everyday life with an e-cigarette.
Guide
Disposable Vape Ban Switzerland 2026: What Changes and the Alternatives
Parliament has decided to ban disposable e-cigarettes. What does the disposable vape ban in Switzerland mean, when does it start, and which refillable alternatives stay legal?
Guide
Best E-Cigarette Switzerland 2026: Which Vape Is Right for You?
Disposable, pod system or refillable? An honest comparison of the best e-cigarettes for Switzerland in 2026, with clear recommendations for beginners, switchers and heavy users.
Guide
How Much Does Vaping Cost in Switzerland? Vape vs Cigarettes Compared
How much does an e-cigarette cost per month? The honest cost comparison between disposable vapes, pod systems and cigarettes, with money-saving tips for Switzerland.
Guide
Charging Your Vape: How to Charge ELFBAR, LOST MARY & Co. Correctly
Step-by-step guide to charging rechargeable vapes, with charging times, USB-C tips and the most common mistakes.
Guide
ELFBAR AF5000 vs LOST MARY BM6000: Which Hybrid System Suits You?
Switzerland's two most popular hybrid vapes compared head to head: puffs, battery, flavour range, running costs and handling.
Guide
Disposable or Rechargeable? Which Type of Vape Makes Sense for You
Disposable vape, pod system or hybrid: the big overview of the three vape categories, with a cost breakdown and decision guide.
Guide
Swiss Vaping Laws 2026: Buying, Public Transport and Travel
Tobacco Products Act, age limit 18+, vaping on trains and at work: the key Swiss rules for e-cigarettes, explained simply.
Guide
Best Nicotine-Free Vape 2026: Models, Liquids and What Matters
Vaping without nicotine in Switzerland: which devices suit 0 mg, how to get nicotine-free versions and what to watch for on flavour.
Guide
Vape Flavours & Varieties: Which One Suits You?
Fruity, ice, dessert or tobacco? The overview of vape flavours, how to find the right variety and what switchers should look out for. For pods and liquids in Switzerland.
Guide
Nicotine Strengths Explained: 0, 10 or 20 mg. Which Suits You?
What do 0mg, 10mg and 20mg mean on vapes and liquids? The guide to nicotine salt, choosing a strength, and switching to less nicotine.
Guide
CBD Vapes: The Guide for Switzerland
What CBD vapes are, the legal framework (THC under 1%), what to look for when buying, and how they differ from nicotine vapes.
Guide
Disposing of Your Vape Properly: Recycling Instead of the Bin
Where does an empty vape go? E-cigarettes are electronic waste, not household rubbish. Here's how to return and recycle devices, pods and batteries correctly in Switzerland.
Guide
Travelling with Your Vape: Plane, Hand Luggage and Abroad
Your vape on the plane, in your hand luggage and while travelling: what you need to know about the battery, liquids and the rules abroad before you reach the gate.
Guide
Vape Glossary A to Z: All the Important Terms Explained Simply
Battery, coil, MTL, nicotine salt, PG/VG, pod and more: the vape glossary explains the key vaping terms briefly and clearly, for Switzerland.
Guide
Vape Brands at a Glance: ELFBAR, LOST MARY, SKE & More
Which vape brands are available in Switzerland and what do they stand for? A level-headed overview of ELFBAR, LOST MARY, SKE and others, with their strengths and device classes.
Guide
Heated Tobacco (IQOS & Co.) vs Vape: the Difference Explained Simply
Heated tobacco devices like the IQOS and vapes are often mixed up. What sits behind them technically, how the costs differ and which system suits which user.
Guide
Disposable Vape Ban Switzerland: Current Status and Timeline
How far along is the disposable vape ban in Switzerland, what does it mean for buyers and which alternatives can you switch to? Current status, June 2026.
Guide
Vaping Instead of Smoking: Making the Switch, Step by Step
Becoming a non-smoker with the e-cigarette: how to switch from smoking to vaping, which nicotine strength fits and how to stick with it. A practical switching guide for Switzerland.
Guide
Your Vape Tastes Burnt or Scratches Your Throat: Causes and Fixes
A burnt hit or a scratchy throat while vaping? The most common causes (dry coil, too much power, wrong nicotine strength) and how to fix them.
Guide
Summer by the Lake: Compact Pods for Days Out
Vaping by the lake and on the beach: how to protect your device and battery from heat, sun and water, and which compact pods suit days out. Tips for the Swiss summer.
Guide
Vape Battery: How to Charge Safely and Handle It Properly
Handle the lithium batteries in vapes safely: charge safely, protect against heat and cold and what to do with swollen or faulty devices.
Guide
ELFBAR Compared: 600, ELFA Pro, ELFX & NX7000, Which Model Suits You?
ELFBAR offers several device classes, from disposable to pod system. Here you'll see which ELFBAR model suits which vaper, with a comparison table.
Guide
Pod System Guide 2026: Switching from Disposable to Refillable
What is a pod system, how does it work and how do you switch from a disposable vape? The practical pod guide for Switzerland: models, nicotine salt and care.
Guide
Vaping at Work and on Public Transport: What's Allowed
Can you vape on the train, in the office or at the station? What applies in Switzerland on public transport and at work, where the employer's house rules kick in and what you should watch out for.
Guide
LOST MARY Compared: BM6000, LUX 7000, Tappo Air & BM600S
LOST MARY ranges from the small disposable to the refillable pod kit. Which model suits switchers, heavy users or your waistcoat pocket, with a comparison table.
Guide
Changing the Coil: When, How Often and How Long It Lasts
When is the coil done for, how do you change it correctly and how do you get more life out of it? A practical guide with priming and troubleshooting.
Guide
Vaping vs Smoking: The Facts, Level-Headed
What technically separates vaping from smoking, what the authorities say about it and where the limits lie. A factual assessment without marketing promises, for adult smokers.
Guide
The Best Pod Systems 2026 for Switzerland
Which pod system is worth it in 2026? We compare the ELFA Pro, ELFX, SKE Crystal Plus and Tappo Air on handling, battery and running costs, for switchers and everyday use.
Guide
E-Liquid Guide Switzerland: PG/VG, Nicotine Salt and the Right Flavour
How to choose the right e-liquid? PG/VG ratio, nicotine salt vs freebase, flavours and refilling, simply explained for pod systems in Switzerland.
Guide
Filling a Pod Correctly: Step by Step Without Leaks
How to fill your pod without leaks, with the right priming technique and resting time. A practical guide against overfilling, air bubbles and gurgling.
Guide
Vaping at Festivals and Open Airs: Well Prepared for Summer
Vaping at a festival, open air or concert: how to pack a spare battery, pods and a disposable backup, and which rules apply on site. Practical tips for the Swiss summer.
Guide
How Does an E-Cigarette Work? Structure, Technology and Terms Explained Simply
Battery, coil, pod, e-liquid: how an e-cigarette works, what MTL and DL mean and what types there are. The clear beginner's guide to the basics for Switzerland.
Guide
Is Vaping Right for Me? The Honest Beginner's Checklist
Before you buy your first vape: an honest checklist with the key questions, the right device choice, and a clear note on who is better off not starting.
Guide
MTL vs DL: the two vaping draw techniques explained
Mouth-to-Lung (MTL) or Direct-Lung (DL)? What sets the two draw techniques apart, who each one suits and how they influence nicotine strength and liquid.
Guide
Cutting Down Nicotine and Going Nicotine-Free: A Step-by-Step Plan
How to lower your nicotine strength when vaping step by step: a practical plan from 20 mg to 0 mg, with tips to avoid relapses.
Guide
Cleaning and caring for your vape: how to make it last
Clean the mouthpiece, pod, contacts and USB-C port properly: with this care your vape tastes better, charges reliably and lasts longer.
Guide
E-Cigarettes: 8 Common Myths Fact-Checked
Is vaping harmful, do batteries explode, is vapour just water vapour? Eight widespread claims about e-cigarettes, set out factually and fairly.