Moving to Switzerland
Moving internationally as a minimalist
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Settling in: Geneva
4 months in: logistical challenges
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Exploring Switzerland
If I could only recommend 3 places in Switzerland to visit, I would suggest Bern, Interlaken and Lugano. But if you have more time, here are some takeaways from all the other places I’ve visited.
Cantons visited so far: 12/26
Canton Basel-Stadt
Basel – the arts and museum capital of Switzerland
Canton Berne
Bern – the federal city of Switzerland, with medieval dignity and charm
Interlaken – village straddling two stunning turquoise lakes
Lake Brienz – possibly the best lake in all of Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen – hiking and the inspiration behind Rivendell
Grindelwald – charming, snowy village at the foot of the Eiger
Spiez – friendly village with vineyards by Lake Thun
CANTON FRIBOURG
Gruyères and Bulle – castles, hiking and cheese
CANTON Graubünden
Chur and Le Prese – points of interest along the Bernina Express
Canton Lucerne
Lucerne – charming medieval bridge
Canton Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel – bright and airy little city with a castle
CANTON OBWALDEN
Lungern – small village in the mountains
Canton Ticino
Bellinzona – sleepy little village with three castles
Lugano – the beating heart of Italian-speaking Switzerland
Morcote and Locarno – lakeside gems close to Italy
Canton Valais
Zermatt – skiing and the Matterhorn
Verbier – alpine village and popular ski destination
Canton Vaud
Montreux – romantic French-style architecture by the lake
Château de Chillon – one of the most impressive castles in Switzerland and Europe
Lavaux vineyards – stunning UNESCO heritage site by Lac Leman
Canton Zurich
Zurich – the quintessential Swiss city
