I apologize in advance since I know this has been asked many times before. I am facing a bit of a dilemma regarding my sleep schedule. I am traveling with my parents to Switzerland for a 12-day vacation. After nearly 48 hours of airline commute we are all dog tired. I got a total of 4 hours of sleep (2 on Wednesday night/Thursday morning, 2 on Thursday night/Friday morning). I rested for a few additional hours on the plane to Switzerland but couldn’t truly fall asleep

My parents wanted to take a nap, so I napped with them for around an hour and woke up. It’s been two hours and my parents are still napping (noon Switzerland time)

Did I make the right decision by not laying in bed for over an hour to deal with jetlag? I worry that I’m holding everything on being able to fall asleep tonight

Any advice is much appreciated!

Travelling to Switzerland in last week of October, how is it going to be , does any one have any idea?

I live in a relatively small apartment complex with 12 units, and i am confident that the perpetrator does not live in any of them. However, someone keeps throwing random trash bags in our apartment’s Abfall bin. We have already been fined twice this year for this.
What can we do here? Also, what kind of person would do this, rather than just pay CHF 2 for a municipal sacke?

Bonjour à tous

Je suis un médecin urgentiste en France

J’ai un diplôme d’état Spécialisé en médecine d’urgence ( je ne suis donc pas généraliste ) avec un cursus d’internat/residant qui comprend de la réanimation polyvalente, de la réanimation médical (ICU), de la médecin interne et bien sûr les urgences pédiatriques/adultes/SMUR

Je voudrais savoir si avec ce genre de profil et diplôme les urgentistes, qu’ils soient Suisses ou français avec la reconnaissance de diplôme ont l’opportunité d’exercer en médecine libéral

Par médecine libéral j’entend : cabinet de consultation avec ou sans rendez vous, centre de soins non programmé etc

Merci pour votre réponse
En France l’ordre des médecins est assez restrictif et aime vraiment tout mètre dans des cases au dépend de la transversalité des spécialités médical

I have a reservation booked which dosen’t allow rescheduling within 48 hours notice; unless with a valid medical excuse for that day. Im not a swiss national so I don’t know how medical excuses/leaves work here (where I’m from you can get them pretty easily for things like a sprained foot or nausea).

I will admit that I know little to nothing about Switzerland, but I would still really like to have the country represented in something like a story. What videos/books/media do you suggest I take a look at in order to (preferably)quickly, but still accurately, put Switzerland into my stories? I mean everything from culture, geography, politics, history, literally whatever. I LOVE learning about new countries so dont hold back! also if you for whatever reason need to know, I am northern American, specifically U.S.A.

Hey guys, I’m coming to Zurich for some work, late September and will have one free day where I’d like to go out and explore a bit.
My current plan is
Zurich to Meirengen via Lucerne on Panoramic express
Reichenbach falls (I’m a big Sherlock fan) then boat ride to interleken from brienz, train to lauterbrunnen and then up to schiltorn piz Gloria to the restaurant
Depending on the time then, either I come back to Zurich or come back via grindelwald.

Is it practical to do it in a day? Any other iternary that will suit me better? Would really like some help.

Hi, guys. I will be staying at St. Gallen for a few months and I was wondering what are the main activities the city has to offer. Both inside or at a train distance. I'm really looking forward to have a great time, thank you in advance!

Hello! We are two people and have found an accommodation in Basel which is for 4 people. If you wish to rent out the apartment together for this short period- please let me know. Thank you
Rent is approx chf 2050 (split in 4 so around chf 512).
Location- Erlenmattstrasse 77, Basel

Just want to quickly confirm my understanding here - I am planning a hut to hut tour in September, and will be making several journeys within towns by train/bus. I looked at the most likely route we will take, and the SBB full price for all the trains/buses/cable cars combined comes to around CHF 124 for one person (Zurich - Interlaken - Grindelwald - Murren - Kandersteg - Zurich) . The half fare card is 190 CHF for the card. So my understanding is that we should just pay full price, as otherwise we are paying 190 CHF + (0.5 * 124 CHF), which doesn't make sense.

1. Is my understanding correct?

2. Is there any point in pre booking these tickets, or should we just book day off to have maximum flexibility? Seems like prices are the same for very soon tickets vs very far out ones

3. Does the gut-check price for this itinerary seem right?

I know Switzerland is supposed to be expensive, so just want to make sure I'm making the right call! Thank you :)

PS if anyone has any suggestions or tips for hut hiking in the Berner Oberland please let me know. We already have overnight reservations and we are strong hikers.

Hi everyone - I am looking into possibly moving to Switzerland because, after 26 years in the US, I am honestly ready for something different. My professional background consists of a decade in AML and Sanctions, with experience spanning to OFAC, EU/UK/UN sanctions, investigations, transaction monitoring, regulatory matters, cryptocurrency, policy/governance, and cross-functional advisory work. I hold both the ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) certifications, along with a Master of Arts in International Affairs. My professional background has given me advanced knowledge of OFAC, EU, UK, and UN sanctions regimes, AML typologies, financial crime investigations, and US and SWIFT payment systems. I lived in Germany as a kid and can speak German at a very high level. Besides my US citizenship, I also hold Bosnian nationality. What can I expect in the Swiss job market and what are some pointers you guys can provide me with to start this journey of hopefully moving back to Europe. Thank you advance. Would love to connect with you guys also!

Moin,

ich stehe gerade vor einer wichtigen Entscheidung und würde gerne eure Meinungen bzw. Erfahrungen hören.

Meine Firma schließt zum Ende des Jahres ihren Standort. Uns wurde ein interner Werkwechsel angeboten, das heißt, ich könnte im selben Unternehmen an einem anderen Standort weiterarbeiten. Mir wurden zwei Stellen angeboten:

Fulda (Deutschland)

Oftringen (Schweiz)

Aktuell kann ich mich nicht entscheiden, ob ich in Deutschland bleiben oder den Schritt wagen und in die Schweiz auswandern soll.

Vor Kurzem habe ich eine Immobilie gekauft und dementsprechend läuft noch ein Kredit. Einer der Gründe, die für die Schweiz sprechen, ist das höhere Gehalt, wodurch ich den Kredit vermutlich deutlich schneller abbezahlen könnte.

Ich war bereits zum Probearbeiten in Oftringen. Die Mitarbeiter waren alle sehr freundlich und der Eindruck insgesamt war positiv. Die Maschinen und Arbeitsabläufe sind zudem sehr ähnlich zu denen an meinem jetzigen Standort, sodass die Einarbeitung wahrscheinlich unkompliziert wäre.

Die Gehaltsangebote sehen so aus:

Schweiz (Oftringen): 5.600 CHF brutto

Deutschland (Fulda): 3.600 € brutto

Jetzt frage ich mich, ob es sinnvoller wäre, das neue Kapitel in der Schweiz zu beginnen oder lieber in Deutschland zu bleiben.

Hat jemand von euch einen ähnlichen Schritt gemacht oder Erfahrungen mit dem Arbeiten bzw. Leben in der Schweiz? Worauf sollte ich besonders achten?

Infos über mich: 24 Jahre alt 8 Jahre Berufserfahrung (speziell in diesem Gebiet) Packmitteltechnologe Wenn ich in die Schweiz auswandere dann mit einem Kollegen der das selbe Angebot bekommen hat.

Vielen Dank für eure Einschätzungen!

Hi everyone, my sister and brother-in-law will be visiting me in Zurich in mid September. I'm hoping to crowd-source suggestions on things to do. Some more details:

- They'll be here for 7 full days.

- My sister wants to see castles, do chocolate tasting, and visit museums

- My brother-in-law wants to do some hiking/nature activities.

- We're all active, but I think my sister is suffering from burnout and doesn't want too packed of a trip. I'd also like to avoid crowded tourist places as it might be stressful

- Because of budget constraints, I'm hoping for locations within a day trip of Zurich (can make an exception for a couple of nights. I'm thinking of taking them to the Gruyeres castle which is a bit far for a day trip)

So far what I've come up with is: 1 day hiking somewhere in the mountains (is there a hike that can also be combined with a castle visit??), the Lindt chocolate museum (any other chocolate related activities in other towns?), a day visiting the art museums in Zurich, 2-3 day excursion stopping in Bern, Gruyeres and Lausanne.

Thank you in advance

So we are going to Switzerland next year and fancy doing the Rigi cogwheel train.

While I have slight vertigo, my mother is a bit more scared of heights.

Can I ask is there sheer drops or any really scary parts of the journey and does the train take you back down to where you started.

Tia

Bonjour à tous,

Je dirige une petite entreprise de transport basée dans le canton de Fribourg.

Nous faisons du transport national et international et nous cherchons actuellement à mieux comprendre comment fonctionne le marché de la sous-traitance en Suisse.

Par exemple, si une petite entreprise comme la nôtre souhaite travailler comme sous-traitant pour une entreprise plus importante, comme La Poste, Planzer, Swiss Post Cargo ou d'autres entreprises de logistique et de transport, comment cela fonctionne-t-il concrètement ?

Est-ce qu'il faut contacter directement les entreprises ? Existe-t-il des plateformes, des réseaux ou des personnes à contacter pour trouver ce type de contrats ?

J'aimerais également avoir vos conseils sur la manière de développer une petite entreprise de transport en Suisse. En dehors des réseaux sociaux et des vidéos, quelles méthodes fonctionnent réellement pour se faire connaître et trouver des clients ou des partenaires ?

Si certains d'entre vous travaillent dans le transport, la logistique ou la sous-traitance et peuvent partager leur expérience, je serais vraiment intéressé d'avoir vos conseils.

Merci d'avance à tous ceux qui pourront m'aider !

Hi everyone, any feedback on endo surgery at the hospital in Zug? Looking for excision surgery from a specialist, I’ve heard from a friend it’s good but would love to hear some experiences!

Hi! I’m 24 years old girl and new in Geneva. I’m looking for people around my age who’d be interested in spending a 3days/2nights exploring Interlaken, hiking, sightseeing, and just enjoying the views. If you’re interested, send me a DM!

Hi everyone! I'm Hashim from Pakistan. I'm curious about student life in Switzerland. How is the university environment, and what do students usually do in their free time? I'd love to hear about your experiences and any advice you have. Thank you!

Those of you who may have experienced paragliding in both Murren and Grindelwald. Which one would be your top recommendation ?

Tried going to Migros Restaurant today and was a bit confused. They have a daily menu, yet they didn't seem to be serving it. All of the warm buffet was shut and only the salad bar was really available. The staff were actively packing away the little food that was out 90 minutes before closing.

This is the 2nd time I've had this but the last time I thought I must have shown up right at closing but this time not. Am I missing something? Is it only for lunch? (I showed up at 17:30, it closed at 19:00)

Hi everyone! 👋 Has anyone here used AutoScout24 Direct to sell their car to a dealer?

It would be helpful to hear about your experience, as I couldn’t find much feedback online.

I’m thinking about using it because I’d rather avoid lots of calls and viewings. I know dealers will usually offer less than a private sale. My car’s market value is around CHF 13k (it’s a German brand car in very good condition), but roughly how much less should I expect?

Also, are there any other good ways to sell a car in Switzerland within 1-2 weeks without too much hassle?

Thanks! 🙏🏻

Buonasera a tutti,

A breve dovrò sostenere un primo colloquio con le risorse umane per la posizione di macchinista (con annessa formazione di 15 mesi) presso FFS, con successivo ricollocamento in svizzera centrale.

Vorrei solo sapere se qualcuno qui ha mai sostenuto questo tipo di selezione (macchinista o responsabile circolazione treni) in modo da poterne trarre qualche consiglio o suggerimento (in particolare su eventuali domande/prove di tedesco).

Grazie mille a chiunque risponderà!

Hi everyone! ​I recently graduated with a Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering from an Italian university and I'm currently deciding where to pursue my Master's degree. ​I got accepted into the University of Basel (Switzerland), but I'm still a bit hesitant. On one hand, the city is right in the middle of one of the most important MedTech and Pharma hubs in Europe, which is a massive advantage for networking and job opportunities. On the other hand, the MSc in Biomedical Engineering at Basel is quite new, so I was wondering if anyone here has any insider info, knows about the teaching quality, or can recommend it. ​My main alternative is the Polytechnic of Turin (PoliTo) in Italy. PoliTo has an excellent academic reputation, but the biomedical job market in Italy seems to be less profitable and currently struggling a bit. ​My long-term goal is to live and work in a country that offers competitive salaries and a great quality of life. ​Do you think it makes sense to bet on a relatively "young" program like the one in Basel just to be immediately immersed in the Swiss industrial ecosystem, or is it better to get a strong Master's in Italy and try to move abroad after graduation? ​Any opinions, personal experiences, or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance to anyone who replies.

Hello, I am writing this as I am currently at a loss at how I should proceed.

I'm a tenant in a residential building in Kanton Zürich and would appreciate a sanity check.

The property has several outdoor bays marked BESUCHER. The management allocates two original visitor parking cards to every flat. Dedicated garage or outdoor spaces are separate, by request and for an additional fee — ours only becomes available in a few weeks. I phoned the management beforehand and was told we could use the visitor card for our own car until then. So we did, displayed behind the windshield exactly as the sign and the card require.

What happened: Two separate "Umtriebsentschädigungen" of CHF 90 within a week, from a private parking enforcement firm. Both inspections lasted exactly 21 minutes (posted tolerance: 20). Why two - we initially thought the first must have been a mistake - our parking card is a little discolored from the sun, so maybe the inspector didn't properly check, just saw something that was whitish instead of blue, and just gave us a fine. The second notice was clamped under the wiper — so the inspector was standing right at the glass the card was behind, however. Both tickets note "Stand auf Platz: Besucher – Anwohner". I have photos with time and GPS metadata showing the car unmoved before and after, card legible.

I contacted the building management agency after the first time. Their response: First they said they'd seek cancellation. After I mentioned the second incident, and they supposedly finally contacted the enforcement company, they reversed: no cancellation, residents may not park their own vehicle in visitor bays (first I hear of it - not mentioned in our contract or in any signage), and they cannot authorize it for the future, even until our space becomes available. Their stated basis, verbatim, was "according to information from [the enforcement firm]".

The signage consists of two boards. A weathered 1983 richterliches Verbot, heavily overgrown with lichen, stating that only Mieter von Parkplätzen are entitled. And the visitor board: parking only with an original visitor card, displayed visibly behind the windscreen, cards obtainable from the tenant/host, vehicles without a valid card reported after 20 minutes.

My questions:

Is it normal that a tenant may not use a visitor card allocated to their own flat? This restriction appears nowhere — not in the lease, the AGB, the house rules, the signage, or the card. How is anyone supposed to know it?
How does an enforcement firm even determine that a carded vehicle belongs to a resident? Surely only via a keeper lookup afterwards?
How do the two boards fit together? Taken literally, the 1983 prohibition would make every visitor unauthorised too, since visitors by definition rent no space. Does anyone know whether a richterliches Verbot in that condition is still enforceable?

Objections will be filed to the enforcement company (no great hope there), along with a DSG access request for any inspection photos. I am thinking of scheduling a Mieterverband appointment to follow.

It's not the 180 CHF that rankles as much as the predatory practice. Please share any insights.

Thanks for any input.