Living in Switzerland
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Swiss National Day: Why Switzerland Celebrates on 1 August
Swiss National Day is less like one centrally staged national festival and more like hundreds of local celebrations. Communes organise speeches, music, lantern processions and food; mountain areas may light bonfires; tourist destinations publish their own programmes. Fireworks are common in some years and places, but they are never something a visitor should assume. This…
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Swiss Cantons by Language: German, French, Italian and Romansh
See Swiss cantons by language, including the German-speaking cantons and the French, Italian and Romansh-speaking regions.
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Renting in Switzerland: Costs, Websites, Applications and Leasing
A practical walkthrough of Swiss rental platforms, how to apply, how to behave at a viewing, and how to make the strongest possible first impression on a landlord.
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How to Register Your Address in Switzerland (Gemeinde Registration)
Registering with your local commune is one of the first legal steps after moving, here is how the process actually works and what to bring.