When it comes to time spent on public transport or in traffic jams or the cost of a monthly travel pass, not all cities in Switzerland are equal. In some places commuters find it easier and cheaper to get to work.
Has life in Switzerland improved or deteriorated in recent years? Which aspects have got worse and where have things got better? Our readers give their verdict.
Swiss life expectancy hit a new record in 2024 with a number of studies suggesting that living in Switzerland will help you enjoy a longer life. Why is that the case?
Switzerland has been awarded the title of the world’s best country in global rankings for the second year in a row - having already received the honour seven times previously. What is it about the alpine country that attracts such a prestigious honour?
Switzerland has fallen in popularity among international workers and students, according to survey results released this week. Do you agree with the conclusion?
One of the most complex challenges facing parents in Switzerland is balancing family life with a professional career. How well do they manage to do it? Please share your own views in the comments section below.
Yes, employees in Switzerland tend to spend many hours on the job—42 hours a week on average—but that doesn’t mean they don’t get any down time to enjoy life.
Switzerland and neighbouring Austria have a lot in common, but there are many differences as well. How can you decide which country is better suited for you? Our comparison provides some answers.
Switzerland’s population has the second-highest life expectancy in Europe, a new study has revealed. But where in the country can you expect to live the longest and why?
Even though Switzerland was recently once again ranked the best country in the world in an international survey, not everything in the country is rosy.
Choosing the best municipality in a country full of charming and picturesque towns is not easy, but as a recent large-scale survey has shown, some places in Switzerland stand out.
Switzerland has been ranked "the best country in the world" again - and many foreign residents would agree. But there are also quite a few things about life here that rub foreign nationals the wrong way. Do you agree with these?
For the sixth time, Switzerland wins the coveted title of the world’s top country in an international ranking. Why does the nation make it to the no.1 spot —time after time?
Whether you’re in Switzerland for a short time or you’ve committed to the country for the long haul, here are five tips to make your time in Switzerland count.
In a new international ranking of the best and worst cities for expats, it was Basel and not Zurich, Geneva or Lausanne that came out on top in Switzerland.
Switzerland, as well as some of its cities, regularly appear in international surveys among the nations with the highest quality of life. Why is this so?
Do you take the prices in your stride, tut when the trains are late and dismiss that incredible mountain view with a shrug because you’ve seen it all before? Then you’ve definitely been living in Switzerland a while....
Zurich and Geneva have been ranked once again in the top 10 best cities to live in but not everything is so rosy about life in Switzerland's two big cities.
What are the advantages of living in Geneva compared to Zurich or even Lugano rather than Bern? A new study sheds some light on which Swiss cities are the best to live in based on different criteria.
