Whether you moved to Zurich for university or work, with time, you will begin to feel and act more like a local. What are the obvious signs you have "gone native"?
Whether you have recently moved to Switzerland or are hunting for a new apartment, chances are you have seen 1.5 or 3.5-room flats advertised online. But what is a half room?
From celebrity spotting at Zurich’s film festival to cheese tasting and embracing Irish culture in Fribourg, here are the top events you shouldn’t miss out on this October in Switzerland.
Every year, thousands of international students pack their bags and travel to Switzerland in pursuit of further education. Here’s what you need to know about them.
If you come from a non-EU/EFTA state and would like to work in Switzerland, you will need to meet a range of admission requirements to be granted access to the Swiss employment market.
While many people in Switzerland look forward to spending their retirement years exploring their local area or researching their family tree, others may return to work to boost their retirement income. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to work past your retirement age.
Zurich – or Switzerland - might not be the first place that springs to mind when you’re deciding where to take the next step in your educational journey. But for ambitious students pursuing an international career, few places are better.
From tasting new delicacies in Zurich to inline skating and festivals, here are the top events you shouldn’t miss out on this September in Switzerland.
There are many things foreigners may assume about the Swiss before moving to Switzerland, like their love for punctuality, privacy, and all things cheese – but some are not quite true.
If you’ve lived in Bern for a while, chances are you are no longer appreciating how special the city really is. Here are six things (some) Bern residents take for granted.
Nothing screams Switzerland more than Swiss chocolate, especially world-renowned Toblerone and Lindt. But local favourite Ragusa is a well-kept secret. Here's how the popular hazelnut bar came to be and why it's worth a bite.
Basel and Bern both have unique draws that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to Switzerland each year. If you only have time to visit one of these Swiss cities, it's best to know which one is ideal for you.
While autumn is the official season for fairs – or Chilbis – in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, in some places you can join in on the tradition as early as this month. We compiled 10 of the best fairs to visit this year.
Switzerland’s two largest cities are frequently ranked among Europe’s (and sometimes the world’s) priciest places to live. But where is everyday life more expensive?
Whether you are commuting to work, out on a hike, or simply heading to your local swimming pool facility – an accident can occur anywhere and at any time. But while accidents can be painful, in Switzerland at least your finances should be spared.
Some countries such as Italy and Ireland are keen to welcome citizenship applications from descendants of their nationals, but in Switzerland this route is less common.
From different types of schools to competitive apprenticeships and lots of languages, here are 5 lesser-known facts about Switzerland’s education system that might surprise you.
In Switzerland, it can often be seen as bothersome or intrusive to start off a casual conversation with a stranger at any given moment. Yet, there are situations where making small talk is perfectly acceptable.
Brunch on a country farm, riverside firework displays or a tour of the Swiss parliament in Bern. These are just some of the ways the Swiss are celebrating their National Day on August 1st this year.
