What is a vape?

The word “vape” is derived from “vaporizer” and is now mostly used as a synonym for e-cigarettes, e-shishas, and vape pens. A vape vaporizes e-liquid instead of burning tobacco. This produces aromatic vapor without combustion, without traditional smoke, without ash, and without the smell of tobacco. Depending on the model, you can choose from different flavors, nicotine strengths, and device types.

How does a vape work?

A vape heats e-liquid using a battery and a coil, producing vapor that can be inhaled through the mouthpiece. Instead of burning tobacco, the liquid is vaporized—this delivers an intense flavor and a clean vaping experience. Power, draw characteristics, and e-liquid capacity vary depending on the device.

Advantages of vapes

Vapes do not burn tobacco and do not produce traditional cigarette smoke. Instead, they offer a wide variety of flavors and nicotine strengths. Users can customize their vaping experience and choose between compact, everyday devices and high-performance hybrid models.

 

The most important advantages at a glance:

  • No tobacco, no tar, no unpleasant odor
  • Great variety of flavors
  • Freely selectable nicotine strength

The strongest vape brands Switzerland

The Swiss vape market is clearly dominated by strong brands such as Elfbar, Lost Mary, Vozol, and Vuse. At the same time, SKE, Aroma King , as well as manufacturers Oxva, Uwell, and Sikary, are steadily gaining prominence. At Shisha Heaven, you’ll find the most sought-after vape brands all in one place—from simple starter e-cigarettes to modern pod systems for discerning users.

Our Top Vape Models

Models such as the Elfbar , the Lost Mary , and the Vozol Vista Plug , or the compact Elfbar . They impress with strong flavors, large e-liquid capacities, and ease of use in everyday life. For those seeking more flexibility, Shisha Heaven also offers refillable pod systems and compatible e-liquids for a personalized vaping experience.

What types of vapes are there?

Overview of disposable vapes, hybrid vapes, and refillable pod systems

Modern vapes differ mainly in terms of operation, liquid capacity, and sustainability. There are basically four categories:

 

➜ Disposable vape: ready to use right away, as simple as it gets
➜ Prefilled pod system: sustainable and perfect for everyday use
➜ Hybrid vape: high number of puffs, fewer replacements
➜ Pod system: flexible, affordable, and customizable

Disposable e-cigarettes

Disposable vapes are ready to use right out of the box: unpack, enjoy, dispose. They are suitable for beginners or occasional users.

 

Advantages:

  • No settings required
  • Compact and straightforward
  • Wide variety of types

Prefilled Pod Systems

A rechargeable battery is combined with pre-filled pods. The pod is inserted and replaced as needed. Well-known models include the Elfbar and the Crystal Plus.

 

Advantages:

  • More sustainable than disposable vapes
  • Reliable everyday appliances
  • Ideal for those switching over

Hybrid vapes

Hybrid vapes combine a 2-ml pod with an additional 10-ml refill tank. This allows for significantly more puffs. Top models include: the Vozol Neon Plug, the Instaflow O-Pro, the new Lost Mary , and the Sikary S10000.

 

Advantages: 

  • High liquid capacity
  • Very high number of trains
  • Less frequent pod replacement

Refillable pod systems

Empty vape pods are refilled with e-liquid. Pod systems are the most flexible, eco-friendly, and affordable way to vape. Kiwi Vape, Elfx, Caliburn, and Oxva are well-known manufacturers.

 

Advantages:

  • Maximum variety
  • Individually adjustable
  • Most sustainable option

Vape liquids

In our vape shop, you'll find a variety of vape liquids in 10ml bottles, most of which contain nicotine salt for a smooth vaping experience. We highly recommend the brands Elfliq, Drifter, and Pod Salt.

 

Advantages:

  • Huge variety of flavors
  • Various nicotine strengths
  • Affordable

Popular vape flavors

From sweet fruit varieties to beverage flavors and classic tobacco varieties—the selection of vape flavors is huge. Melon, berry, mint, and authentic tobacco flavors are particularly popular.

 

➜ Discover vape flavors

Transparency instead of marketing promises

At Shisha Heaven VapeLab, we test the effective number of puffs of vapes under realistic conditions and compare them with the official specifications. This gives you honest empirical values and allows you to compare vape models objectively.

 

➜ Vape puffs in laboratory tests

Buying a vape - what you should look out for

If you want to buy a vape, you should pay particular attention to the type of device, nicotine strength, and quality. The right model depends on how often you vape and which flavors you prefer.

1. Selecting the correct nicotine strength

Heavy smokers usually opt for 20 mg, moderate smokers for 10 mg. Those who want to vape nicotine-free choose 0 mg.

 

➜ Discover nicotine-free vapes

2. Finding the right system

Disposable vapes offer maximum simplicity. Prefilled pods and hybrid systems are more sustainable and cheaper in the long run. Refillable vape pods offer the greatest flexibility.

3. Rely on proven brands

Buy vapes from established manufacturers like SKE, Elfbar, Lost Mary Vozol and benefit from their years of experience. High-quality devices and premium e-liquids ensure a consistent draw and better flavor.

Vape FAQ – Frequently asked questions about e-cigarettes

We'll answer your most important questions about vaping.

What is a good vape for beginners?

Prefilled pod systems or compact disposable vapes are particularly suitable for beginners. They are ready to use immediately, require no settings, and offer uncomplicated vaping pleasure.

How much does a vape cost?

Disposable vapes are available from CHF 10. Rechargeable pod systems or hybrid models with replaceable pods are more sustainable and cheaper in the long term.

How many puffs does a vape have?

At Shisha Heaven, you will find vape models with 600, 1000, 5000, or 10,000 puffs. More meaningful than the number of puffs is the amount of liquid contained. In our VapeLab, we compare manufacturers' specifications for e-cigarettes with the actual number of puffs under laboratory conditions.

Are vapes permitted in Switzerland?

Yes. Vapes and e-liquids are legally available in Switzerland. Age restrictions and specific requirements for sales apply under the Tobacco Products Act.

Vapes from Shisha Heaven

At Shisha Heaven, you’ll find Switzerland’s most popular vapes—from simple disposable models to modern pod systems and high-performance hybrid devices. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user, we offer exactly the vape that suits your needs. Discover our hand-selected range of e-cigarettes now and order your vape conveniently online in just a few clicks.

 

Last updated: May 27, 2026