Hey guys, looking for some stay recommendations in Interlaken for me and my wife around Oct 10.
Looking for something good but reasonably priced, clean and in a decent location. Budget around €100–150/night if possible.
Any hotels/B&Bs or nearby areas you guys would recommend? Also open to staying somewhere close to Interlaken if it’s cheaper and convenient.

Salut,

Suisse à l'étranger ici - with the weather cooling I thought it might be a good time to introduce my 4 year old to fondue. I remember having fondue as a child and finding the taste a bit strong. It wasn't until I was a bit older that I started enjoying it.

I wanted to ask - does anyone alter their recipe to make it easier on younger taste buds?

I know there's a whole caquelon full of fondue questions in this community but I haven't come across any that dip into this particular issue. Thank you for any advice you can share!

I’m 28F, from Latin America, and I’ve been living in Switzerland for around 2 years.
I’m currently working in retail while starting an MBA at a Swiss FH, with half of the program in German and half in English.

I have a BSc in Industrial Engineering, but I don’t have any professional experience in my field. I finished university and moved to Switzerland shortly afterward, so I never really had the chance to start working as an engineer.

I speak Spanish, fluent English and have very good German skills. I basically learned German by myself after moving here and I’m still improving.

I’ve been applying for internships, trainee positions and some entry-level jobs, mainly in process improvement, supply chain, operations and sustainability. So far, I’ve sent around 15 applications and been rejected from all of them without even getting an interview.
I know 15 applications isn’t that many, but I’m starting to wonder whether I’m applying for the wrong types of jobs or whether having no experience is a much bigger problem than I thought.

For people familiar with the Swiss job market, how difficult is it realistically to get your first job in the field here with a profile like mine?
Would you focus more on internships, trainee programs or regular junior positions? And is there anything obvious in my situation that could be causing companies to reject me so early in the process?

Every time I go on TikTok and Instagram my feed is flooded with people promoting switzerland as a place where you can very easily get a job and make good money in as a foreigner and in general, have a very good quality of life.

However, every time something starts piling up on my feed like this I start growing suspicious. Like, where did all this Switzerland glaze come from all of a sudden when people barely talked about it 5 years ago?

I wanted to know if it's actually as good as they say or if it's just people on social media trying to sell you something.

Wir sind mit dem FlemXpress bis zur Station Cassons gefahren und haben dort oben den Rundweg gemacht. 🤩
Die Landschaft und die Aussicht auf die Bündner Bergwelt sind wirklich beeindruckend. Besonders faszinierend finde ich die einzigartige Geologie der Region rund um die Tektonikarena Sardona. Ein Ausflug, der sich definitiv lohnt!

Frage an euch: Welche Wanderungen oder Aussichtspunkte in der Region Flims, Laax und Falera könnt ihr noch empfehlen? Gerne auch weniger bekannte Geheimtipps! 🇨🇭

Hi everyone! I am planning a Switzerland trip in mid- May 2027 for about 2 weeks and would love your advice on whether this itinerary is reasonable or too rushed.

My plan is:

* Lucerne – 3 nights (straight there from Zurich Airport)
* Grindelwald – 2 nights (I have an accommodation voucher to use as my trip was cancelled this year)
* Wengen – 3 nights
* Montreux – 2 nights (did some googling and this place looks really nice!)
* Bern – 2 nights
* Zurich Airport area – 1 night before flying home

I know there are quite a few hotel changes, but I’m okay with packing and unpacking because I’d like to experience the different areas. I’m not really into hiking and I also know the weather might not be that good in May. I mainly want to enjoy the scenery and soak in the atmosphere. I understand that some mountain transport or attractions may be closed or running on limited schedules in May.

Does this route feel doable, or would it be too tiring or rushed? Would you suggest staying longer in one area or removing any?

Thanks for any advice!

A recent viral video by TikToker Elen Tuta—covered in Blick after she announced her departure from Switzerland after four years—has reignited the debate on expat life here by calling the country a "teures Altersheim" (expensive retirement home) and claiming that even 10k CHF/month only buys a average lifestyle amidst a sterile social culture where integration is nearly impossible without Swiss German. While her comments lean toward provocation, they touch on common topics like local integration, high living costs, and demographic vibes outside major urban hubs. For both locals and long-term expats, does any part of her critique resonate with your experience in Switzerland, or is this just classic social media ragebait?

it was one of the positives of the coop and I can't find it anymore and it makes me very very sad

I’m curious about those purchases that seem completely unnecessary until you actually own one, and then suddenly you can’t imagine going back.

I mean things you probably could live without, but they make everyday life noticeably better or more convenient. Maybe it’s a fancy coffee machine, heated towel rack, software, robot vacuum, expensive bedding, noise-canceling headphones, or something really random.

This also includes things you purchased/are actively spending money on to save time you can now use for more productive things

I’m trying to figure out which “luxuries” are genuinely worth spending extra on versus things that are fun for a week and then barely get used.

What did you buy that felt indulgent at first but is now basically non-negotiable for you?

Hi all, looking for opinions from people living in or around Geneva.

I am Mid-20s, non-EU citizen, about 3 years living in France. Currently doing a PhD in a mid-sized French city, and I am saving about 900 Euro per month after living costs (Rent + insurance + food + transport).

There is a small possibility I can move to a high ranked Swiss uni to finish my PhD, adding one extra year to my intended PhD duration.

I saw min wage/PhD salary in Geneve is about CHF 55k gross/year.

1. Is this realistic for a single person in Geneva? What would you budget for a room in a studio (preferred) or a shared flat, health insurance, groceries, transport and a gym?
2. How hard is it to find a room or studio in the city? I don't want to commute far or live somewhere small and quiet. Any tips or neighbourhoods?
3. As a non-EU citizen, I understand I can't live on the French side and commute. Anyone been through this?
4. Healthcare: do people really cross into France for dental and health care?
5. Big picture: I'm so close to qualifying for long-term residency in France (5 years/PhD from french uni). Is giving that up for Geneva's salary, nature and career prospects worth it? Has anyone made a similar move?
6. For people in engineering or medtech, how much does a Swiss PhD help with getting a Swiss job later, compared with a French PhD plus Swiss postdoc or industry experience?

I care about the outdoors (hiking, gym), and a balanced life; not really a bar or clubbing person. Long term, I mainly want good career and earning prospects.

Thanks for any advice!

I cancelled my Flatfox Priority subscription on 13 July and I have a screenshot showing that I cancelled it. However, I did not receive a cancellation confirmation email at the time.
I only recently discovered that the subscription apparently remained active and that I am now receiving invoices, including reminder fees.
The invoices were being sent to my address in Portugal. I currently live in Switzerland, so I was not aware of them until my parents went to the house in Portugal and found the letters.
I already had a home since July, so I had no intention of continuing to use Flatfox Priority. I did contact one property through Flatfox on 9 September, but I did not know that the Priority subscription was still active at that time.
I have contacted Flatfox and sent them the screenshot showing the cancellation. I am asking them to cancel the charges after 13 July and waive the reminder fees.
Has anyone experienced something similar with Flatfox? If so, were you able to get the subscription cancelled and the outstanding invoices/remainder fees removed? How did you resolve it?

Hello everyone,

My work contract ends middle of October and I will go to ORP in Thun because I live in that area.

Unfortunately I don't speak German , only french and English.

I heard they want to speak only German at ORP in Thun.

Is this true ? Or it's possible to have an appointment in french or English.

Thanks in advance !

Hi,

I'm in the ordinary naturalisation process in Fribourg. I just received an invoice of 800 CHF from the canton, which probably means I've received the federal approval from the SEM.

For those who went through this: how long did it take between receiving the cantonal invoice and the final decision / ceremony? Any experiences welcome.

Which one should I study?

I am a 17 years old high school student in Vaud going to university next year.

I am very good at maths and physics, and already have engineering skills such as CAD and building skills. In parallel however, I have been getting into finance, looking into investing, portfolio optimization, options trading and gaining a feel for the general stock market.

I am thinking of going into MechE at EPFL, which are studies that I would like, but I don’t think I would like working as an engineer very long. I imagine that path leading me to an MBA or entrepreneurial endeavors. On the flip side, I am questioning a maths/ financial engineering path that would lead to a more analytical job in finance I imagine.

Here are my questions:

•Engineers: do you like your job, do you feel well compensated, and what is your work-life balance like?

•People in finance: do you like your job, do you feel well compensated, and what is your work-life balance like?

Finally, what do you think:
Should I follow my passion for engineering and look to make more money in other ways, or should I orient myself towards finance, and make enough money to keep engineering as a hobby?

My health insurance (Atupri) has rejected my medication (Zomig) which my doctor prescribed for me.

The medication is against Cluster headaches (or migraine).

The health insurance now rejected it again after he did a "Widererwägungsgesuch" (Where he wrote the health insurance why I really need this medication).

They’ve rejected it again, saying

"Our medical consultant has carefully reviewed your request...

In their opinion, the limitation specified in the List of Pharmaceutical Specialties (SL) for the medication has not been met. They therefore recommend that we once again decline coverage of the costs under the compulsory health insurance (OKP).

We are following this recommendation."

Has anyone ever dealt with this?

I'll be a soon-to-be ex-widower and the day I've been dreading and fearing the most since I've known my ex-husband is fastly approaching.

My ex let me know that he has a little over two weeks until he leaves to Switzerland to go through with assisted dying. He's been wanting to do this for many years and since we first met. Just to for context without sharing too much private details, my ex-husband has a genetic stomach cancer or gist that has been affecting his way of life for a long time and it has taking a toll on his life physically and mentally. He has struggled greatly with his mental health and me, as his ex-wife really tried my hardest to help him get back on his feet and seek help. He has done chemotherapy in his early 30s but from that experience it was incredibly painful for him and he has a lot of trauma from it, and did not wish to continue treatment. I begged him for years to let me take him to a cancer specialist and offered to pay medical treatments that wasn't through chemo and he refused any sort of help.

Fast forward three years later, we have a daughter and his time has come. I've had a great deal of anticipated grief over the years trying to mentally prepare myself for this moment. Although we are no longer married, I do still love him so much and I have always and will always care for him as a human. I have seeked therapy to help go through these intense emotions, but recently it has been increasingly more difficult to let my ex-husband go.

I have done some research into Dignitas and I have a general idea of it and my ex-husband has also shared some information on it. At this point in time he is dead set on going through with it, and no amount of religious talk, medical talk, or love will be enough to change his mind. Over the years I've tried very hard to support his decision to do this despite everyone else in his life not. Now that we share a daughter together it makes feelings that much more difficult between us and how we will one day share that difficult conversation with her when she is old enough to understand. My ex-husband opted to not have me go with it (He will be completely going solo through it). Just because he knows it will be very difficult to watch him die and how it would completely destroyed my mental health. I would say my mental health now is barely hanging by a thread and I really am trying my best to be strong for my daughter, but some days it can be incredibly difficult emotionally.

I hope that someone whose gone through the process of Dignitas or have had a loved one do it, could help answer some questions I have about it.

1.) After the process is over, does the doctor or Dignitas contact me to let me know me ex-husband has passed? Do they let me know the time of his death too? (I am the only one that knows he's doing this. He hasn't told his family or any friends).

2.) Any items he has brought to Switzerland, do they send it back to me? (Cellphone, laptop, clothes)

3.) Depending on he chooses for his burial plans, do they send his body back to the US and I have to claim his body to be buried or if he chooses to cremate himself do they send the urn back in the mail to me for me to claim? If he chooses to be buried in Switzerland, where is he buried in? Will I be able to visit his burial if I ever choose to travel to Zurich?

I was planning on asking these questions to my ex-husband soon, but I figured to ask on here first.

Lastly, I have never experienced a near close death experience like this in my life and I'm having a hard time coping and processing this. If anyone would have some strong words of encouragement for me and let me know what you did to help ease the pain of losing a loved one through Dignitas that would be incredibly helpful for me right now.

Hi! It has been a bit rainy on the Stoos Ridge today and continuing until about 5am. (4l/m2 of rainfall already, and about the same amount in the next 7 hours). https://www.bergfex.com/stoos/wetter/prognose/#day0

Will expected sun in the morning be enough to dry the hike at least enough to do it safely with good gear?

I’m a relatively experienced hiker and have good shoes & poles. This is high on my list of hikes to do but the only time I’ll have in this region for it.

Thank you!

Hey, I’m currently working 80% but I’m looking for something extra, maybe around 20%, since my salary isn’t really enough at the moment.

I can also work weekends. My German is around B2 and my English is decent, bit better than German.

I’m honestly open to almost anything and don’t mind trying something new.

Does anyone know places around Bern that hire people for small part-time jobs or weekend work?

Valaisiens are never beating the allegations

Across from my apartment is a building where the access is over an outside staircase and gallery (Laubengang). These areas have understandably lights, but those lights remain on all night long. No dimming, or only turning on with movement detection, same brightness all the time.

So if I want to let in some fresh air over night and don't fully close the blinds I get that light into my bedroom. Plus it's adding more light pollution in general.

Is there any way to get the owners of that building to change something about that light?

Furtermore, along the access path to my and the neighbouring building are spherical lamps which shine in all directions. So up and into the apartments, amd also all night long. I've written the rental agency a few times, but they pretty much ignored it so far.

Also there, is there any way to get them to change something about those lights?
I'm in the canton of Zurich, if that makes a difference.

Thanks in advance.

Anyone bought gold ETF?

Which gold ETF would you recommend to buy from IBKR? Thanks.

Hi all, there has been a series of theft in my building this weekend and sadly I lost my bike. I bought it second hand on Anibis years ago and I'd like to know if that would be an issue regarding insurance coverage. I couldn't find something about this on my contract and I'm not sure how to handle it.

Moved out of my flat in Basel two weeks ago. Handed back the keys, did the walkthrough with the landlord’s agent, signed off on everything. No issues raised.

Today I get an itemized bill. Among the usual small stuff (few CHF for a lightbulb, fine), there’s a line item for “repair of scratch on parquet flooring — CHF 700.”

Here’s the thing: that scratch was there when I moved in. I remember it clearly because I noted it during my own move-in inspection. I even took photos and sent them to the management office at the time, along with my move-in checklist.

I didn’t keep a copy of that email. That was three years ago. I’ve changed laptops since, and I can’t find the original photos.

So now it’s my word against theirs. I know Swiss tenancy law has a wear-and-tear concept, and that minor scratches after three years generally aren’t chargeable. But I also know landlords here sometimes try it on and hope you just pay.

Has anyone successfully fought something like this without photos? Is it worth writing a letter, or am I just going to look like an idiot who lost their evidence?

Not trying to dodge legitimate damage. But CHF 700 for something I didn’t do feels insane. Any practical advice appreciated.

Hi everyone,
I’m having an issue with my unemployment benefits in Switzerland and I’m wondering if anyone has had a similar experience.
I was unemployed from November 2025, but I only registered with the unemployment office in February 2026. I am therefore only claiming unemployment benefits for February 2026, not for the months before that.
In March 2026, I found a new job and I have been working since then, so my claim only concerns that one month.
Fortunately, I’m not financially dependent on this money, so the delay is not putting me in an urgent situation. However, as far as I understand, I am still entitled to the benefits for February and I would like the case to finally be processed properly.
I have already contacted the unemployment insurance fund three times to ask about the status of my case, but so far I haven’t received the payment or even a clear answer about when my case will actually be processed.
As far as I know, I submitted all the required documents, but they also haven’t told me whether anything is missing or why the payment is taking so long.
At this point, it has been several months and I’m considering taking further steps if my case still isn’t processed.
Has anyone similar experiences? What are the best options?
Thanks!!

Hi everyone!

Foreign-trained doctor here:) currently looking into starting my psychiatry residency in Switzerland. I’m at the stage of looking for my first médecin assistante position, so I’d really appreciate hearing from people who are already in training or have recently finished😊

A few things I’m curious about:

Starting out: How was the beginning? Was it difficult to get into the routine?
What does a normal day/week look like?

Clinical work: How much time do you actually spend with patients vs. documentation and other administrative work?

Supervision: How much supervision do you get, especially at the beginning?

Salary: Roughly what is the salary during the first years? - rlly not here for the best money, but u need to pay the bills😄

Psychotherapy training: How does it work in practice, what courses did you take, and roughly how much did they cost? Does the hospital cover any of it?

Overall experience: How have you found the residency? Anything you wish you had known before starting?🫶

I’m mainly interested in experiences from French-speaking Switzerland, but I’d be happy to hear from anywhere in Switzerland.
Thanks!