Meet Vignetteswitzerland’s Editorial Staff

Vignetteswitzerland.com its editorial team aims to help you understand all the ins- and out’s about the Swiss road network, its vignette legislation, speed limits, motorways and general information about driving in (or through) Switzerland. Our goal is to provide carefully researched, easily understandable information in your native language.

Vignetteswitzerland.com is part of Vignette & Peage Application Service B.V. We are fiercely independent and so are our writers and staff. We’re here to help you stay on top of the latest news, trend, concepts and changes about the Swiss road regulations in general and the Swiss e vignette system in particular. 

Our Editorial Staff

Freek Jurg

Susanne Weinsteiger

Kathy Dermody

Freek Jurg

Freek Jurg

Editor-in-Chief

  • Decade-plus of experience as an editor, writer, strategist, and spokesperson.
  • Covered travel and car travel topics since 2014.
  • Writing and editing have appeared in over 40 websites.
  • Quoted in dozens of media outlets for travel and road safety requirements.

Bio and Experience

Freek is Vignetteswitzerland’s Editor-in-Chief. Freek leads a talented team of editors, writers, and staff with the goal of educating users about life’s travel and making the correct decisions when driving through or in Switzerland.

Freek has worn many different hats in his career. He wrote articles in the sport sector, automotive and travel niche before focusing on travel solely.

Susanne Weinsteiger

Susanne Weinsteiger

Senior Editor - German

  • Joined Vignetteswitzerland.com in 2019
  • Focuses solely on auto travel-related content
  • Authored comprehensive guides on EU toll regulations, toll roads, and general traffic topics
  • Previous experience at Lufthansa

Bio and Experience

Susanne Weinsteiger, born in Munich, is a Senior Editor at Vignette & Peage. Susanne brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role, focusing on creating detailed and informative travel content for our German-speaking audience. She has been with Vignette & Peage for two years, dedicating her time to covering all aspects of EU toll regulations, toll roads, and general traffic matters.

Kathy Dermody

Kathy Dermody

Senior Editor - English

  • Writing for Vignetteswitzerland.com since two years.
  • Over 15 years of experience researching and writing on a wide variety of topics, specializing in travel destinations, Airbnb and vacation rentals, hotels and resorts, and real estate content
  • Author of "Best Travel Guide for First Time Visitors to Ireland" (Amazon bestseller from 2013 to 2016)
  • Selected for Newsweek panel of travel experts
  • Extensive experience creating detailed, customized travel itineraries and destination descriptions for a variety of clients

Bio and Experience

Kathy Dermody is an award-winning professional writer with over 15 years of experience in the field. She has a rich background in researching and writing on a diverse array of topics, with a particular focus on travel destinations, Airbnb and other vacation rentals, hotels and resorts, and real estate content.

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