Dreaming of a life in Switzerland? Take the plunge! Expats give their best advice for embracing the Swiss lifestyle.
Living in Switzerland - a guide for expats and international local residents
If you are moving to Switzerland, or indeed already living here, then read on to discover essential information and top tips about living in Switzerland and life in the expat community
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Welcome to Switzerland! We’ve put together a short taster guide on some of the stuff people moving to Switzerland need to know, plus a few great tips so you can begin exploring this incredible, jaw-droppingly beautiful country. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it’s a great place to start.
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Read on for our Swiss banking tips compiled in partnership with UBS.
Settling into Zurich
Zurich is Switzerland's biggest city, with a population of around 380,000, rising to around 1 million for "greater Zurich" around the lake. Zurich is in the German-speaking part of Switzerland but you'll find most people speak enough English here for you to get by. The main tourist office is at Zurich's Hauptbahnhof train station. Below are our top tips for getting started in when you move to Zurich.
Your essential starting block to life in Zurich - with top tips on the best things to do see and do in the city
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Here's our guide to some of the best places to eat like a local, pick up a juicy burger, splash the cash or enjoy a great view.
Discover the most essential things to do, places to go and attractions to see in Geneva
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From hip boutiques to classic department stores, our guide lists the essential places so you can shop until you drop in Geneva.
News and events
A survey by banking giant HSBC claims that expats living in Switzerland have the worst social life out of the 39 global destinations for overseas workers.
If you’ve been living in Switzerland over the past year, your ears must have been plugged with melted Gruyère not to know that the issue of immigration has been hotter than a freshly fried rösti.
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We love Switzerland and its pristine nature. And there’s no doubt about it: the country wouldn’t be the same without its idiosyncratic rules.
Networking with the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce
Develop your business network, promote your business or just get to know more about British business and events in Switzerland, with the British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce.
Discover more about Switzerland
Whatever you’re looking for in a holiday, there’s a staycation hotel just for you. From lakeside lounging to next-level swimming pools with panoramic views – trust us, we’ve found it all
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