Camel cigarettes in Switzerland: varieties, prices and strength

Camel cigarettes are among the best-known cigarette brands in the world. Since 1913 the brand has stood for a distinctive, mild and spicy tobacco taste based on Virginia and Burley tobacco. In Switzerland, Camel sits in the mid to upper price segment and has cult status. Here you will find all Camel varieties, current Swiss prices, nicotine content and rolling tobacco options at a glance.

History & tradition of the Camel brand

Camel was launched in the USA in 1913 by R.J. Reynolds and was one of the first cigarette brands to use a blend of Virginia and Burley tobacco, the so-called «American Blend». The iconic camel on the pack, inspired by a real dromedary named «Old Joe», quickly became a trademark recognised around the world.

Camel was a pioneer in several areas: the brand was one of the first to introduce filter cigarettes on a large scale and set standards in the industry with legendary advertising campaigns. Today Camel is distributed by Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and is one of the best-selling brands in the mid-price segment in Switzerland.

All Camel varieties at a glance

Camel offers a wide range, from the strong original to the ultra-light variety. All varieties are based on the typical American Blend, a mix of Virginia, Burley and Oriental tobaccos.

Nicotine content & strength of the Camel varieties

Camel cigarettes are known for their balanced tobacco blend without bitterness: slightly sweet, spicy and with a smooth draw. Here are the approximate strength values of the different varieties:

Note: exact values may vary depending on batch and country of production. Figures according to manufacturer information.

Camel prices in Switzerland (2026)

Camel is priced in the mid segment, cheaper than premium brands such as Dunhill, but slightly above pure discount cigarettes.

Prices vary depending on the point of sale. Denner, Coop and petrol stations regularly run Camel promotions, especially on cartons. If you compare carton prices, you save CHF 0.50 to 1.00 per pack.

Camel rolling tobacco (RYO)

Besides ready-made cigarettes, Camel also offers fine-cut tobacco for rolling your own. Camel tobacco is available in several varieties, including Camel Yellow tobacco for medium strength and Camel Blue tobacco for milder rolling. Available as a 30g pouch or in the larger 400g tub.

Hand-rolled cigarettes are considerably cheaper than ready-made packs. Camel tobacco works well with rolling machines and by hand. If you want Swiss quality in your rolling tobacco, you will find farm-fresh fine cut from controlled Swiss cultivation in the Heimat RYO tobaccos .

Where to buy Camel cigarettes?

Camel is available throughout Switzerland: at kiosks and tobacco shops, in supermarkets (Denner, Coop, Spar), at petrol stations (Avec, Coop Pronto, Shell) and in online shops with age verification. Most points of sale carry at least the Yellow, Blue and Filters varieties. Special varieties such as Essential or Crush are most reliably in stock at specialist tobacco shops. For current Camel promotions, it is worth checking the Denner and Coop leaflets.

Swiss alternative: Heimat cigarettes & CBD pre-rolls

You smoke Camel because you appreciate its straightforward, characterful taste? Then you should get to know Heimat. While Camel relies on the American Blend, Heimat takes a different path: 100% Swiss tobacco from the Lake Constance region, processed in our own manufactory, completely free of artificial additives. Similar to Camel Essential, but consistently Swiss Made.

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Camel is a registered trademark of Japan Tobacco International (JTI). Heimat has no business connection with JTI or the Camel brand. The information on this page is for information purposes only and makes no claim to completeness.