Photo: Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped.
Picture your everyday life in Switzerland
Lakeside cities, rail journeys and mountain landscapes offer an appealing balance of urban and outdoor time.
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Start with an ordinary week
Choose a possible neighborhood, then plan a grocery trip, an appointment, a working day and an evening out. Write down the journeys and services you would need before deciding whether it suits your household.
The honest tradeoffs
Budget, health insurance and residence eligibility need a clear plan before booking.
Budget, health insurance and residence eligibility need a clear plan before booking.
Try the routine before the move
Try a real commute and a grocery trip before choosing a scenic address.
Ask the country community about their own experiences and compare them with your needs. One person’s experience does not describe every neighborhood or household.
Adapted from this country’s lifestyle guide. Scouting suggestions are editorial planning ideas, not a guarantee of safety or suitability.
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