The expat guides: dive into life abroad

Higher education in Switzerland

Switzerland boasts several cantonal universities, federal institutes of technology, and prestigious private institutes. Swiss education is highly ...

How to find accommodation in Switzerland

Find your ideal Swiss accommodation with our comprehensive guide for expatriates.

Banking and finance in Switzerland

Open a Swiss bank account easily with this detailed expat guide.

The health system in Switzerland

Discover Switzerland's top-tier healthcare system and how it benefits expats.

The taxation system in Switzerland

Discover essential insights on taxation for expats living in Switzerland.

Finding work in Switzerland

Discover tips and resources for finding a job in Switzerland as an expat.

The Swiss labor market

Switzerland offers numerous benefits to its employees, including flexible contracts, strong worker protections, and high wages. Despite a relatively ...

Work permits for Switzerland

Guide to obtaining a Swiss work permit for expats seeking employment in Switzerland.

General visa requirements for Switzerland

Guide to obtaining work visas in Switzerland for expats.

Life in Bern: cost of living, neighborhoods, culture

Living costs, the German language, and a reserved social culture are the three factors that most shape whether Bern works for a given newcomer. The ...

Professional and social networking in Bern

Bern's position as Switzerland's federal capital draws a consistent flow of diplomats, international organization staff, and foreign ...

Restaurants and food in Bern

Bern's medieval arcades and sandstone restaurant cellars project a city firmly anchored in tradition, and its food identity is genuinely rooted ...

Things to see and to do in Bern

Bern's leisure scene is shaped by a fact that sets it apart from most European capitals: its UNESCO-listed medieval center is the actual city ...

Schools and education in Bern: international, public and private options

Bern draws a wide mix of internationally mobile families: diplomats, staff at federal institutions, and expat professionals from across the world all ...

Study in Bern: universities, fees, and student life

You're weighing up Bern as a study destination: a compact Swiss capital with the federal parliament a short walk from campus, a research ...

Buy property in Bern: prices, taxes, and Lex Koller rules

Buying property in Bern is not open to all foreign nationals on equal terms. Switzerland's Lex Koller legislation restricts who can purchase ...

Transportation in Bern

In your first week in Bern, you will notice something that takes a moment to register: the streets are quiet. Private cars account for less than 9% ...

Sports clubs, gyms and outdoor activities in Bern

Switzerland's federal capital is more readily associated with its medieval arcades and government institutions than with organized sport, yet ...

Renting an apartment or a house in Bern

Bern is a compact federal capital where a furnished apartment can be arranged within days for a bridging stay, yet securing a permanent lease ...

How to find a job in Bern

Discover job opportunities and work life insights in Bern for expats.

Schools in Basel

Families arriving in Basel can choose between free state compulsory schools, bilingual private institutions, and fully English-medium international ...