Reader question: What is Switzerland’s Reka payment system and how do I use it?
The Swiss franc is Switzerland’s official currency and that is not about to change. But the country also has an alternative ‘currency’. And no, it...
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13 essential apps that make life in Basel easier for foreign residents
Whether it’s public transport, culture, city guides or car parking, there are plenty of apps to help international residents settle into life in Basel....
EXPLAINED: What are Switzerland’s rules for Airbnb rentals?
Thinking of renting your apartment or just a room via Airbnb in Switzerland? Here’s what you need to know....
Bizarre Swiss Christmas Traditions: Lake Lucerne’s Santa Chase
Looking for a weird and wonderful Swiss Christmas tradition? Check out the Klausjagen in the central Swiss canton of Schwyz....
How much do you need to earn for a good life in Switzerland?
You probably want to respond with ‘millions’, and depending on how extravagant your Swiss lifestyle is, you may be right. But for most people, less...
Renting in Switzerland: How to find a flat in Zurich
Finding a place to live in Switzerland’s biggest city is notoriously difficult, but it is possible. The Local spoke to renters and gathered tips on...
How employees in Switzerland can take more holidays in 2023
If you work in Switzerland, you are entitled to take four weeks for holidays, either at once or in smaller time periods. There, is, however,...
Swiss couple rewarded for returning 20,000 francs dropped by mute man
When an elderly man suddenly realised that he was missing more than 20,000 Swiss francs in cash just withdrawn from a Swiss bank, he assumed...
‘You’re missing out’: The verdict on getting by in Switzerland with just English
We recently asked our readers whether it is possible to live in the multilingual Switzerland speaking only English. The responses we received are truly revealing....
Why Basel is ranked ‘Switzerland’s best city for expats’
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...