Modern Staircases for Switzerland — Engineered, Manufactured & Delivered to Your Project
From Zürich Goldküste villas and Geneva lakeside residences to St. Moritz, Gstaad, Verbier and Zermatt alpine chalets — bespoke modern staircases built to SIA 358 and EN 1090-1 EXC2 certification, delivered as B2B import in 4–6 working days.
Continox Switzerland — Bespoke Modern Staircases for the Most Demanding Market in Europe
Switzerland is the most architecturally demanding regional market we supply. The combination of premium client expectations, alpine cold-climate requirements above 1,500 m, multi-language coordination across the Deutschschweiz, Romandie and Ticino, and the SIA technical framework means every project requires precise specification from day one.
Continox supplies bespoke modern staircases across all 26 Swiss cantons — from compact Zürich Altstadt apartment duplex insertions and Geneva 19e-century townhouses to ultra-luxury chalet projects in St. Moritz, Gstaad, Verbier and Zermatt. We manufacture at our EN 1090-1 EXC2 certified facility near Kraków, Poland, and ship as B2B import via the Schweizer Zoll. Every staircase ships with full SIA 358 compliance schedule, EN 1090 Declaration of Performance, Eurocode structural calculations and a CHF or EUR fixed-price quote within 48 working hours of enquiry.
Whether your project is a Zug villa with double-height living and frameless glass balustrade, a Saanenland traditional chalet with vieux-bois aged-oak treads, or a contemporary Geneva penthouse with floating cantilever — Continox delivers the same standard of design, engineering and documentation across the entire spectrum. Communications in English, German and French; documentation supplied bilingually for the kantonale Baubehörde.
Nine Modern Staircase Systems
From compact L-shape steel plates configurations for Zürich apartment duplex insertions to fully bespoke architectural sculpture-pieces for St. Moritz and Gstaad chalets. Every system available with oak, walnut or vieux-bois treads, frameless glass balustrade and integrated LED options.
L-Shape Steel Plates
Compact quarter-turn steel plate staircase with oak treads. Ideal for Zürich Altstadt and Geneva 19e-century apartment duplex insertions where the stairwell footprint is constrained.
From €7,999
From CHF 8,500
Central Spine Staircase
Single steel beam through the centre underneath, oak or walnut treads, frameless glass balustrade. The most-specified Continox configuration across Swiss apartment renovations and villa projects.
From €8,999
From CHF 9,500
U-Shape Steel Plates
Half-turn steel plate configuration with intermediate landing. Suits Bern Altstadt and Basel Innenstadt apartment renovations where vertical height needs space-efficient transition.
From €8,999
From CHF 9,500
U-Shape Central Spine
Half-turn central spine — preferred for Zürich and Geneva townhouse renovations. Quarter-landing recovers headroom in tight floor-to-floor heights typical of 19e-century buildings.
From €9,500
From CHF 10,200
Floating Staircase
Treads cantilever from a hidden wall structure — visually weightless. The signature configuration for contemporary Zug villas, Genfersee waterfront residences and Engadin chalet new-builds.
From €9,500
From CHF 10,200
Central Spine with Platform
Central spine with integrated landing platform — for double-height Goldküste villas and Genevan lakeside residences with generous floor-to-floor heights and double-height living spaces.
From €9,999
From CHF 10,700
Y-Shape Central Spine
Branched Y-geometry — the architectural sculpture-piece of the central spine family. Specified for St. Moritz, Gstaad and Zürichberg ultra-premium chalet and villa centrepieces.
From €10,999
From CHF 11,800
Premium Central Spine
Walnut treads, integrated LED tread lighting, bronze hardware accents, custom RAL powder-coat. The most-specified premium tier for Goldküste, Lake Geneva premium and Engadin chalet projects.
From €11,500
From CHF 12,300
Fully Bespoke
Geometrically unique configurations — sculptural double spine, suspended cable systems, integrated stone or marble elements. The top-end specification for Saanenland, St. Moritz and Verbier ultra-luxury projects.
From €12,999
From CHF 13,900
Three Pricing Tiers — Transparent & Fixed
From entry-level apartment duplex inserts to fully bespoke alpine chalet centrepieces, Continox publishes transparent fixed-price quotes within 48 working hours of enquiry.
L-Shape / U-Shape
Compact apartment duplex configurations
- L-shape or U-shape steel plates
- Oak treads, 80–90 cm width
- Frameless glass balustrade
- SIA 358 + Norm 500 compliant
- EN 1090-1 EXC2 certified
- 4–6 day intra-EU + Swiss customs
Central Spine Tier
Workhorse configuration — Zürich, Genève, Bern
- Single steel beam central spine
- Oak or walnut treads, 90–110 cm
- Frameless glass balustrade both sides
- Optional integrated LED tread lighting
- Premium variant from €11,500
- Y-shape variant from €10,999
Fully Bespoke
Architectural sculpture-piece for top projects
- Geometrically unique configurations
- Walnut + bronze + stone/marble accents
- Custom RAL powder-coat finishes
- Integrated LED throughout
- Cold-resistant S355J0 (alpine 1,500m+)
- Top-end St. Moritz, Gstaad: €18,000–€35,000+
Switzerland-Wide Regional Coverage
Continox supplies all 26 Swiss cantons via direct freight from our EN 1090-1 EXC2 facility near Kraków. Documentation bilingual (English + German or French depending on canton); customs clearance handled by our nominated Swiss freight partner.
Zürich, Zug & Goldküste
The premium German-speaking financial heartland — Zürich Altstadt apartment duplex insertions, Goldküste lakeside villas (Küsnacht, Zollikon, Erlenbach), Zug contemporary new-build, plus Lucerne old-town renovations and Schwyz/Innerschweiz villa market.
Geneva, Lausanne & Lac Léman
The premium French-speaking Romandie market — Geneva 19e-century townhouse renovations, Cologny and Vandoeuvres lakeside villas, Vaud Lake Geneva premium (Vevey, Montreux), Lausanne Belle Époque apartments and Nyon contemporary villa stock.
Bern, Basel & Aargau
Bern UNESCO Altstadt heritage townhouses, Basel Innenstadt and Bruderholz villa belt, Aargau pharma-industrial premium (Riehen, Bottmingen), plus Solothurn 18e-century townhouse market and Mittelland contemporary villa new-build.
St. Moritz, Engadin & Davos
Engadin ultra-luxury alpine — St. Moritz €40M+ chalet stock, Sils Maria and Pontresina premium, Davos and Klosters mid-range. Cold-climate spec mandatory: S355J0 steel grade, increased thermal expansion clearances, snow-loaded external steps.
Gstaad, Saanenland & Zermatt
Saanenland Bernese Oberland luxury (Gstaad village heart and surrounding Saanen, Rougemont, Schönried), Zermatt Matterhorn-view chalets, Verbier and Crans-Montana Valais alpine premium. Traditional Savoyard chalet aesthetic with vieux-bois treads and bronze accents.
Ticino, Lugano & Italian Switzerland
Italian-speaking Switzerland — Lugano lakeside villas, Locarno and Ascona Lago Maggiore premium, Bellinzona UNESCO heritage townhouses. Italian client communications and bilingual technical documentation supplied. Mediterranean-influenced architectural language with frameless glass and indoor-outdoor integration.
Why Continox for Swiss Projects
SIA + EN Compliance From Day One
Every staircase delivered with SIA 358 (balustrades) + SIA 500 (barrier-free) compliance schedule, EN 1090-1 EXC2 Declaration of Performance, Eurocode structural calculations and bilingual documentation for kantonale Baubehörde review.
Multilingual Coordination DE / FR / IT / EN
Communications and documentation supplied in English plus your project's working language — German for Deutschschweiz, French for Romandie, Italian for Ticino. Project managers fluent across all four; no translation barrier.
Alpine Cold-Climate Specification
For projects above 1,500 m altitude (Engadin, Saanenland, Valais resorts) — S355J0 cold-resistant steel grade, increased thermal expansion clearances, Eurocode 1991-1-3 snow-loaded external steps. Included automatically, no premium upcharge.
Customs & CHF Pricing Handled
Switzerland is outside the EU customs union. Our nominated freight partner handles Swiss customs clearance (T1 transit, MWST processing) within 4–8 hours. Pricing in CHF or EUR — your choice; bilateral free trade agreement EU-CH means no import tariffs.
Single-Supplier Coordination
Staircase + matching glass balustrade + balcony railings + external entry steps as a single coordinated package. Single SIA + EN documentation pack, single delivery, single installation programme. Typically reduces project cost by 8–12% vs separate orders.
Premium Specification Without Compromise
Walnut treads, integrated LED, bronze hardware, custom RAL — premium specifications standard in our range. Top-tier Saanenland and Engadin chalet projects regularly specify our €18,000–€35,000+ fully bespoke configurations.
The 4-Step Continox Swiss Project Process
From initial enquiry to installed staircase — typically 5–9 weeks total, with full SIA + EN documentation throughout.
Brief & 48-Hour Quote
Send dimensions, classification, design intent. Continox returns fixed-price CHF or EUR quote within 48 working hours. Free 3D visualisation included.
3D Sign-Off & Documentation
Photorealistic 3D visuals within 5 working days of order. Two revision rounds standard. SIA-compliance schedule and structural calculations released for kantonale Baubehörde dossier.
Manufacture & Customs
Fabrication 4–7 weeks at EN 1090-1 EXC2 facility. Pre-shipment Swiss customs documentation prepared (T1 transit, commercial invoice, MWST schedule).
Delivery & Installation
4–6 day transit including 4–8h customs clearance. Installation by your appointed metalwork contractor with remote technical support from Continox throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Continox compliant with SIA 358 for Swiss projects?
Yes. Every Continox staircase supplied to Switzerland is engineered to comply with SIA 358 (Geländer und Brüstungen — balustrades and parapets), with the standard 1.0 m minimum height for fall protection above 1.0 m drop, plus barrier-free requirements per SIA 500 where applicable. Documentation pack includes SIA-cross-referenced compliance schedule alongside EN 1090 + Eurocode structural calculations.
Does Continox handle Swiss customs clearance?
Yes. Switzerland is outside the EU customs union, so all imports require a T1 transit document and Swiss customs clearance. Our nominated Swiss freight partner handles this on arrival — typically 4–8 hours at Basel, Chiasso or Schaffhausen border crossings. Continox supplies all required pre-shipment documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, MWST schedule, EUR1 origin certificate). The bilateral EU-CH free trade agreement means no import tariffs apply on EU-manufactured goods.
How does Swiss VAT (MWST) work for B2B projects?
Swiss VAT (MWST/TVA) is currently 8.1% standard rate. For B2B projects, Continox can either: (a) supply DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) with MWST included in our invoice, or (b) supply DAP (Delivered at Place) with MWST handled by your appointed Swiss customs broker. Most architects and developers prefer option (b) — keeps MWST in your own Swiss accounting flow for input-VAT recovery. We discuss the optimal approach at quotation stage.
How long does delivery to Switzerland actually take?
Transit by dedicated freight from our EN 1090-1 EXC2 facility near Kraków: 4–6 working days. Routing via Germany–Basel for Deutschschweiz, via France for Romandie projects. Customs clearance adds 4–8 hours typically. Full programme order to delivery: 5–9 weeks (1 week 3D, 4–7 weeks fabrication, 4–6 days transit + customs). Alpine resort projects (St. Moritz, Gstaad, Zermatt) add 1–2 days for final mountain road logistics.
Do you offer pricing in CHF?
Yes. Continox publishes both EUR and CHF prices for the Swiss market. CHF pricing is locked at quotation for 30 days regardless of currency movements — protecting you from FX risk during the 4–8 week project programme. Final invoice in CHF or EUR at your election; payment terms standard 30/60/10 (30% on order, 60% on dispatch, 10% on installation completion).
What about cantonal Bauordnung — do you handle local rules?
Each Swiss canton publishes its own Bauordnung (building regulations) on top of the federal SIA framework. Continox supplies a baseline SIA-compliant package; cantonal-specific verifications are the responsibility of your project's appointed Swiss architect or Bauingenieur, who knows the local Baubehörde's review process. We provide the technical evidence (calculations, certifications, drawings); your local architect assembles the cantonal Baugesuch dossier.
Are alpine projects (St. Moritz, Gstaad, Zermatt) handled differently?
Yes — projects above 1,500 m altitude (most Engadin, Saanenland and Valais resort properties) automatically receive the Continox cold-climate specification: S355J0 cold-resistant steel grade per EN 10025-2, increased thermal expansion clearances (6–8 mm vs 4 mm standard), elastomeric powder-coat system for freeze-thaw resilience, and Eurocode 1991-1-3 snow-loaded design for any external steps. Included at no extra cost as part of the standard alpine specification.
Can you supply matching glass balustrade and balcony railings?
Yes — combined supply (staircase + glass balustrade + balcony railings + external garden steps) is the standard Continox Switzerland delivery model. Glass specification per SIA 358 + NF/EN harmonised standards — tempered laminated to NF EN 14449 + NF EN 12150, NF EN 12600 1B1 impact classification, heat-soaked for external installations. Combining typically reduces overall project cost by 8–12% vs separate orders.
What languages does Continox communicate in?
Project communications and documentation in English plus your project's working language — German for Deutschschweiz (Zürich, Bern, Basel, Luzern, St. Moritz), French for Romandie (Genève, Lausanne, Vaud, Valais French side), Italian for Ticino (Lugano, Locarno, Bellinzona). Technical documentation supplied bilingually for the Baubehörde dossier. Project managers fluent across all four — no translation barrier.
Who installs the staircase in Switzerland?
Installation is performed by your project's appointed Swiss metalwork contractor or general contractor's installation team. Continox supplies pre-engineered components with full bilingual assembly drawings and remote technical support during installation (video calls, CAD clarifications). For specific cantons we have working relationships with recommended installers — referrals available on request. Installation work is the local contractor's responsibility under Swiss insurance and SIA 118 contract framework.
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Free 3D visualisation, fixed-price quote in CHF or EUR within 48 hours, full SIA 358 + EN 1090 + Eurocode documentation pack. Delivered to anywhere in Switzerland in 4–6 working days as B2B import with customs handled.
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