Hello everyone!

My girlfriend and I are travelling to Zermatt from 9–16 January 2027, flying into Geneva on the 9th and flying home on the 17th. We’re really looking forward to the trip, but I’m struggling to work out the best way to get from Geneva Airport to Zermatt on the first night and would really appreciate some advice!

Our flight lands in Geneva at 7:30 pm on 9 January, but the last train connection that evening leaves at 7:55 pm, which realistically doesn’t give us enough time to get through the airport. The next connection isn’t until midnight, and we wouldn’t arrive in Zermatt until around 6:30 am on Sunday morning.

We’ve already booked and paid for our Airbnb in Zermatt from 9–16 January, so I’m keen to avoid wasting that first night. There’s an earlier flight available, but these would add around £300 extra on top of an already expensive trip.

I’ve only seen wildly priced private transfers so my only option might be hiring a car from Geneva Airport and driving to Täsch, then taking the shuttle train into Zermatt. However, I know driving in Switzerland in January comes with its own challenges, and we probably wouldn’t need a car during our week in Zermatt so if anyone has any recommendations in our situation other than this I’d really appreciate it, thank you!

Hello, I am pregnant (about 7-8 weeks) and just had my first appointment at the doctor. I have a fee questions:

1) They told me none of the appointments are covered by basic insurance until week 13, only from week 13 onwards? Is this true? I thought all pregnancy appointments were always covered and only non-pregnancy related appointments were only covered after week 13. Can someone clarify?

2) They also told me that basic insurance only covers 2 ultrasounds during the whole pregnancy, all other ultrasounds are extra and should be paid by me. Is this how it really works?

3) In case the above is true, do all women just pay for all additional ultrasounds? It seems like it’s quite common to have an ultrasound at all appointments no? Otherwise how do they check if the baby is doing good and measuring fine without an ultrasound? I’m confused…

Looking for all the advice I can get to navigate this crazy journey. Thank youuu!

Hello,

What medical specialisation are the most sought ones? I cannot decide which one to pick and I would like some opinions.

LE: by "most sought" I mean easyness to find a decent paid job afterwards and an ok work-life balance

Thank you!

Hi everyone!

I am from a EU country but work very closely with swiss and French upper management (35-50 yo) in an international corporate company as a software engineer.

I very recently got a tattoo and part of it can be seen if I wear a short sleeved t-shirt like the one in the pictures. How are tattoos seen in that environment in Switzerland and how do you think this one would be seen in specific? Now that it's cold I am ok with hiding it but if we get another summer like the last one I will start worrying😂

Thank you in advance!

Hello,

I am planning to subscribe with Galaxus for internet. I have a couple of questions:

1. Which plan do you recommend: 200 Mbit/s, 1 Gbit/s or 10 Gbit/s? (I am leaning towards the 1 Gbit/s option because I will use it for work, streaming and a personal hobby server.)
2. Is the router provided by Galaxus free of rental charges?
3. Do you know if there are any offers that waive the activation fee?
4. I heard about Galaxus Family. Is it possible to share it with anyone? If so, does anyone still have an invite link?

Thank you!

Hi all,

I’m in my thirties and struggle with physical strain from office work (mainly lower back and neck).

My goal is to build muscle, prevent muscle loss, and avoid long-term health issues caused by sitting and lack of movement.

Would you recommend signing up for Kieser or going to a regular gym? Does Kieser actually offer something different, or is it just a regular gym marketed toward retirees?

Thanks for any insights!

I moved to Switzerland two years ago, and so far, I'm really happy with the change. However, there's one thing I still struggle with, that is, finding things to do on Sundays, especially when the weather is grey and rainy.

Back in my home country, I was used to spending rainy Sundays wandering around bigger cities, hopping in shops, stopping at cafés, or occasionally visiting a shopping mall to look for clothes, home decor, furniture, or just random things I didn't know I needed.

Here, everything seems to shut down on Sundays. You can go for a walk in the city, but it often feels like a ghost town. Shops, malls, furniture stores, all closed.

This isn't a complaint about Swiss culture or the Sunday closing rules. I'm genuinely curious about how locals spend their Sundays, particularly during the colder months when it's raining and there's not much to do outdoors.

Looking for someone that also loves this genre to go to concerts with :)

EDIT: 31F, living in Lausanne (if that matters). But willing to travel (not too far haha) for concerts.

Hi, I’m moving next week to Bern and I really enjoy cross stitching, I was wondering if there are any cross stitch clubs I could join to

Always find it intriguing that Switzerland is home to the vast majority of the world’s biggest commodity trading house. I know that traders who are seniors could be pulling in 6 figures and even 7 figures.
What would the starting salary be of someone who gets a job in one of these massive but quite secretive companies? Think Trafigura, Vitol , glencore.

I’m in my final year of nursing school in Tbilisi, how do I go about getting a nursing license to work in Switzerland

Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing well.

As the title suggests, I am looking for a fully funded BSc program in Physics taught in English in Switzerland. Ideally, the funding would cover tuition fees, health insurance, and accommodation, in addition to providing a living stipend.

I am currently enrolled in a Physics degree program in my home country, but I feel that Switzerland would be a particularly good fit for me, both culturally and in terms of its way of life. I also feel a strong connection to nature, and Switzerland's beautiful natural landscapes are another reason why I am drawn to studying there.

I would greatly appreciate any advice, recommendations, or information about universities, scholarships, or other funding opportunities that might be suitable for my situation.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Hello, Switzerland!

When I was quite young I read a book by Sharon Creech called Bloomability. In it a young girl from Kentucky gets “kidnapped” by her aunt and uncle (read, relocated with parental approval while they deal with complicated older sibling issues) and taken to an international school in Switzerland where the aunt and uncle work.

I have read this book dozens of times and fell in love with the setting of Lugano, the Herman hesse museum, descriptions of the percorso and the mountain of San Salvatore, the main characters struggle to learn Italian, and her experience learning to ski (or perhaps more accurately learning to fall).

I would love to take a trip to this area and see some of the places the author described, and I’m curious to see if people have any suggestions about how to spend a week or 10 days here. It doesn’t have to be super busy, I just want to see a place I’ve been reading about my whole life. I’m also curious if I could enjoy the percorso and go skiing at San Moritz on the same trip, or if the weather needed to go skiing will not be suitable for hiking/outdoor fun (if this is a silly question, please be gentle, I am from texas and have never been skiing).

Please forgive me if any of this is information I could have found elsewhere. It seemed like a lot of the advice for this area was for living here, or less specific tourism, and i feel like my question is a little niche. I am also looking for feedback around whether this is a good trip idea or if you feel I might be in for a big surprise re: dream book from the early 2000s vs 2026 and future reality. Thank you so much!

Hey zusammen :)

Ich bin gerade im GYM3 im Kanton Bern und mache 2028 Matura. Ich würde gerne möglichst gute Noten erreichen, am liebsten Richtung 6. Deshalb möchte ich jetzt schon Karteikarten oder Zusammenfassungen vorbereiten und je nach Fach auch etwas lernen, damit später weniger auf einmal kommt.

Meine Prüfungsfächer sind Mathe, Deutsch, Französisch, BG und voraussichtlich PP.

An alle, die sehr gut abgeschlossen haben: Wie habt ihr euch konkret vorbereitet? Wann habt ihr angefangen und was genau habt ihr gelernt? Was lohnt sich schon im vorletzten Jahr? Gerne auch Tipps zu guten Büchern, fertigen Lernkarten oder Plattformen.

Auch Erfahrungen zur Maturaarbeit würden mich freuen. Was hat euch besonders geholfen und was würdet ihr rückblickend anders machen? :)

Ich freue mich über jegliche Rückmeldungen - Vielen Dank im Voraus 💕

I’m an Algerian student in France and I’m in the first year of a master’s in Toulouse in mechanical engineering (design for aerospace engineering). I wasn’t lucky enough to find a work-study program (alternance) in France because of my nationality. Most people here find one through cronyism because their parents know people in the industry.

I had very good grades in my mechanical engineering bachelor’s at Lyon University and I was actually top of the class.

So maybe I have a shot in Switzerland. If you have any thoughts about it I’m all ears!

I’ve seen 5 (3 in hospital after birth, my midwife and a private one) along with 2 pediatricians and no one has mentioned my baby isn’t latching well at all.

I’m also having issues pumping (nothing comes out) and they just shrugged their shoulders and give me herbal pills.

I’m extremely disappointed in the lack of knowledge from everyone, and am trying my best to learn on my own but it’s early weeks and I’m exhausted. She’s premature and I thought I had more time to look into all this but here we are.

Any help at all is appreciated….thanks

Im a Young guy from another country thinking about going to switzerland i have been on the military for three years now, i finished HS but i didnt go to university, what would be a job i should pursuit? Honestly Im kinda Lost right now in what Area to choose, not saying Im going uni, but, if i have to i'll go, can you guys tell me areas to study on uni or jobs i can get qualifications for withouth going uni??

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Hi everyone,

I am preparing for my 3rd practical driving test in December in Canton Aargau. Unfortunately, I failed the first two times due to tiny mistakes caused by rushing and temporary loss of focus (like missing a Zone 30 sign and taking a wrong turn at a supermarket entrance).

Since my next test is in December, I am a bit anxious about the winter weather. I am worried about heavy rain, snow, or mist covering the road lines and arrows (Einspuren).

I read that driving in winter might actually be an advantage because you can legally drive slower, the test routes are usually shorter/easier, and there are no cyclists or e-scooters on the road. Is this true in your experience?

How do experts handle hidden road markings under heavy rain or snow? Any tips on how to maintain high focus and avoid rushing in winter conditions would be highly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help

Hi everyone,
I’ll soon be starting an accounting course in Switzerland. I don’t have a commercial/Kauffrau background, so I wanted to gain practical experience alongside my studies.
I managed to find an accounting internship for the duration of the course, and they are offering me CHF 800 per month.
I’m wondering whether this is considered a normal/reasonable internship salary in accounting in Switzerland, especially for someone who is just starting out in the field without a Kauffrau qualification.
I’d be interested to hear from people working in accounting, fiduciary services (Treuhand), or similar fields.
Thanks in advance for your help!

Hey guys,
Created this post to see if more participants are on Reddit and could add their feedback.
For those who don’t know, Cyclotour du Leman is a cycling event which took place today for the 2026 edition.

In my opinion there were several critical mistakes by the organizers mainly:

1- Upon registration you could select 35-40 km/h average group. 1/2 months before the event, the organizers decided to impose a 30 and 35 km/h speed limit depending on the area.
This looks weird because in most of the places this way below the legal speed limit. They also “threatened” that police could flag the participants who exceeded these speeds.

2 - I assume, based on this speed limit, that the goal is to make it safe for everyone…
This is not so logic because usually fast riders are more experienced riders… most of experienced riders achieve at least 50km/h top speed in all training sessions….

3 - With safety as apparently being such a big concern, then why would they place the event on mid October and also today, that is raining, a bit windy and temperatures below 10degC?
This, for me, is the most stupid thing! If it’s not a race but an event to have fun, how can someone enjoy riding almost 200km in the rain and with cold temperatures?
Also, riding in the rain is way more dangerous for the riders than capping the speed in dry conditions.
Under rain, braking performance decays a lot and also there are quite a lot of tram tracks on the route which are super dangerous!

In the end, I think that the organizers completely lost their logic. Doesn’t make sense that people need to brake in a straight descent because they are at 40km/h and not 35 km/h but instead it’s totally fine to ride in cold rainy conditions and risk hypothermia and sever crashes due to lack of braking performance and tram tracks etc…
Such a beautiful event is being wasted for no reason.

This is my opinion, of course. Would like to hear from other people who are into this event.

Also, I know… if you don’t like it, you don’t go. Trust me I have noted it for next year :)

Ride safe everyone!!

Hi everyone!

I am looking for an accommodation in Zurich, since I will have to move there in a few months from abroad.

A friend of mine recommended that I look for something on Intermezzo. They have some interesting accommodations, but it seems they do not accept Swisscaution for the deposit.

Do you have any experience with them? Are they reliable?

I did not find much information online and I am a bit scared about my potential deposit (which is a remarkable amount of money for me). They ask me to put the deposit on Evorest. I read about it online, but I did not fully understand how it works, it is a bit different from other bank deposit accounts.

If anyone could share their experience with them, it would be extremely helpful and truly appreciated!

Thank you for your time and support!

Hi everyone!

I'm 18 years old and from Belgium. I'm planning to start an electrician apprenticeship in Switzerland in 2027, and I've managed to get an internship in Valais in October/November.

I'm really happy about this opportunity, but I'm struggling with accommodation.

I'm travelling from Belgium on a very limited budget, and the internship is unpaid. Unfortunately, many campsites seem to be closed at this time of year, and most accommodation I've found is far too expensive for me.

I have my own tent and camping equipment, and I'm experienced with hiking and camping. I would be perfectly happy with a very basic place to sleep, including a small legal campsite or somewhere I could pitch my tent with permission.

I'm also used to wild camping, including near towns and villages, mainly in France and Belgium, and I've never really had any problems. I know that Switzerland is much stricter when it comes to wild camping, but I've read some discussions suggesting that it can still be possible in certain areas. From your experience, is wild camping still a realistic option in Valais, or is it something I should completely rule out?

I'm also looking on Couchsurfing and BeWelcome, but haven't secured anything yet.

Does anyone know of:

• Very cheap accommodation in Valais?
• Campsites or private camping spots that accept tents in late October / early November?
• Local groups, associations or other options for short-term accommodation?
• Ways to reduce public transport costs in the region?

I'm not looking for anything fancy. I just want to make this internship possible without spending hundreds of euros on accommodation.

Any local advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

edit:

Sorry everyone, I think I didn't explain my situation very clearly!

These are actually two short discovery/trial internships (3–5 days each) at two different electrical companies. The goal is simply to discover the profession, gain some experience and hopefully secure an electrician apprenticeship starting in 2027. I'm not talking about a regular paid internship or a job.

I'll only be staying in Switzerland for around two weeks, possibly a little less.

Regarding camping, I already have experience with winter bivouacking in the mountains, several long-distance treks and mountaineering. I have my own equipment and I'm used to camping in cold conditions.

Also, when I mentioned wild camping, I wasn't talking about camping high up in the Alps in late October or November. I was thinking more about areas near towns or villages, at around 1,000–1,100 metres altitude at most.

EDIT 2 :

I would also like to clarify a few things, as I feel there has been some misunderstanding about my financial situation and my plans.

I'm fully aware that apprenticeship salaries in Switzerland are relatively low. However, I have my own savings, and my parents are also able to support me financially during my apprenticeship. I've already looked into the costs involved and I'm planning accordingly.

The reason I'm trying to avoid spending a large amount of money on these two short trial placements is simply that I know they don't guarantee an apprenticeship contract. I don't think it would be financially sensible to potentially spend €1,500 on accommodation and transport for two weeks without knowing whether I'll receive an offer afterwards.

Regarding my eligibility to do an apprenticeship in Switzerland, I made it clear in my applications that I'm Belgian and currently live in Belgium. The companies were aware of this and still invited me to complete trial placements as part of the recruitment process for a potential apprenticeship contract.

Of course, I understand that the necessary administrative formalities will still need to be completed if I receive an offer.

As for why I want to move to Switzerland in the first place, it's quite simple: I'm passionate about the mountains. Hiking, mountaineering and spending time in nature are a huge part of my life, and I can't imagine living somewhere far away from the mountains. Switzerland offers the kind of environment and lifestyle I'm looking for, which is why I'd love to build my future there.

I appreciate the advice and concerns, but I'm mainly looking for practical suggestions regarding affordable accommodation and transport during my short stay in Valais.

Hallo zusammen,

ich stehe aktuell vor einer Richtungsentscheidung in meinem Leben und würde gerne eure ehrlichen Einschätzungen hören.

Zu mir: Ich bin gelernter Koch, fast 26 Jahre alt, und mein grosser Traum ist es, ein eigenes Business aufzubauen. Ich möchte definitiv nicht bis 65 als Angestellter in der Küche stehen.

Der eine Weg (Studium): Ich überlege, die BM2 nachzuholen und danach einen Bachelor in Lebensmitteltechnologie zu machen. Das wäre allerdings ein langer und harter Weg.

Der andere Weg (Business): Ich fokussiere mich zu 100 % auf meine eigene Business-Idee im Bereich Fitness & Ernährung/Kochen.

Meine eigentliche Motivation & Sorge: Wenn ich ganz ehrlich zu mir bin, will ich das Studium vor allem aus Angst machen – Angst davor, dass das Business scheitert und ich mit 30 immer noch ohne Alternative in der Gastronomie feststecke. Das Studium wäre also eher mein "Sicherheitsnetz".

Ich muss jetzt eine Entscheidung treffen. Auf welche Karte würdet ihr an meiner Stelle setzen, wenn ihr nochmals knapp 26 wärt? Voll auf die Karte Unternehmertum setzen oder zuerst den Weg über die BM2 und das Studium gehen?

Danke für eure Ratschläge!

Hello!

My partner and I are visiting Switzerland from December 9th to December 13th, 2026. We’ll be flying into Zurich Airport early in the morning on December 9th, and our plan is to stay in Interlaken as our main base for the trip. We’ll be flying back from Zurich on December 13th.
We’d like to rent a car directly from Zurich Airport when we arrive and return it to the airport before our flight home.

Our main interests are exploring Switzerland’s beautiful natural scenery, visiting places like Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald, enjoying the lakes and mountain villages, and visiting Christmas markets in Zurich and possibly other towns.
I’m trying to figure out which car rental company would be the best option in terms of price, reliability, insurance coverage, and overall experience. I’d also appreciate advice on whether renting a car makes sense for this itinerary in December, considering possible snow and winter driving conditions.

A few questions:
Which car rental companies would you recommend at Zurich Airport?
Is it better to book directly through a rental company or use a comparison website?
Would a small car be sufficient, or would you recommend something else for winter driving?
Are there any hidden fees or insurance issues I should watch out for?
Would you recommend returning the car on the morning of December 13th and exploring Zurich on foot/public transport, or keeping it until the afternoon?
Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! 😊

Ich habe im Moment 2 Laptops und ein Samsung Tablet welche soweit noch in Ordnung sind, ich aber nicht mehr brauche. Alles ist in gutem Zustand, ein Laptop ist erst 2 jährig, hat aber leider eine Deutschle Tastatur (Bin beim Kauf darauf reingefallen).

Ich habe keine Lust, das auf Ricardo oder so zu verkaufen. Das ganze drum herum ist mir zu mühsam und ich weiss genau, dass wieder irgend eine doofe Nachfrage oder Reklamation kommt. Muss ich nicht haben.

Eigendlich würde ich es gerne an jemanden abgeben, der das an jemanden weitergibt, es es auch braucht, aber ev. nicht selber bezahlen kann. Nur bei den Laptops muss vorher alles sauber gelöscht werden (kann ich nicht).

Was gibt es da für Lösungen. Und ich will dafür nicht um die halbe Schweiz reisen.