The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) held a national final on 8 February 1964 at 20:20 CET (18:20 UTC) in Zürich.

[3] Six artists took part to represent Switzerland: Jean-Pierre and Nathalie; who performed as a duo, Georges Pilloud [de], Ulla Rafaël, Jo Roland who previously participated at multiple other Swiss national finals, Anita Traversi; who previously represented Switzerland in 1960.

[1][4] The jurors were told to disregard the songwriters in favor of the quality of the songs and the validity of the lyrics.

[1][4] The winner was Anita Traversi, with the song "I miei pensieri" composed by Giovanni Pelli and written by Sanzio Chiesa.

At the close of voting, Switzerland had received nul points along with Germany, Portugal, and Yugoslavia.