Switzerland

Moving to Switzerland

Moving internationally as a minimalist

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Settling in: Geneva

Early struggles

1 month into living in Geneva

4 months in: logistical challenges

Why I like Geneva

1 year in

Tour of my Geneva apartment

2 years in

3 years in

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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: 13/26

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 ST. GALLEN

Uzwil

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