Backpacking or traveling in Switzerland?

• Switzerland is one of the most expensive travel destinations. As a traveler on a budget you can certainly experience wonderful things there, but even as a backpacker, if you bring a tent or go outside the tourist season it is still doable. Switzerland is one of the most wonderful countries for hiking, and hiking is free! But. Switzerland doesn't just offer breathtaking mountain scenery and hiking trails. You will also find vibrant cities with rich culture, historical sites, and excellent cuisine. Whether you want to enjoy nature, visit museums, or discover Swiss chocolate makers, Switzerland has something for everyone.
• Activity spotting: Take a multi-day hike through the Swiss Alps, sleep in a chic mountain lodge, explore Zurich's old town, take a ride on the Glacier or Bernina express, sail and swim in Lake Geneva, ski and snowboard in Zermatt or one of the other beautiful winter sports areas, explore the medieval town of Bern, try cheese fondue and raclette, visit famous chocolate makers, skydive in Interlaken, enjoy a thermal bath in Leukerbad, and go wild to the music of the Montreux Jazz Festival. 
• Animal spotting: Alpine ibex, chamois, red deer, marmot, lynx, Swiss eagle, golden grouse.

Studying in Switzerland?

• In Switzerland, you can study at globally recognized universities that offer excellent quality education and research. The country is a hub for research and innovation, and universities are working hard to achieve this. You can choose from lots of studies, with popular directions being natural sciences, technology, economics and management, law and international relations and medicine. 
• Study culture: academically rigorous! A lot of independence and critical analysis is expected, and students are encouraged to actively participate in research. Universities are also very internationally oriented. 
• Study cities: Zurich, Lausanne, Geneva, Basel, Bern. 
• Language: the language depends on the region you are in, but nowadays many studies are also available in English. 

Internship in Switzerland?

• Many internships are possible in Switzerland, which can be very interesting because of the country's strong economy, international focus and focus on innovation. Internships in areas such as banking, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, tech and IT, international relations and diplomacy, tourism and sustainability are popular and very educational. You will find yourself at the top of the top. 
• Competencies: professional work attitude, eye for innovation and research, analytical and problem-solving thinking, international cooperation and diplomacy, language skills in multiple languages, professional ethics and quality, sustainability and corporate social responsibility. 

Volunteer in Switzerland?

• There are opportunities for volunteer work in Switzerland, for example in tourism, forest management or research. Most work can be found through private individuals seeking help for board and lodging. 

Work in Switzerland?

• There are plenty of job opportunities in Switzerland, although you generally need to have a strong resume. Consider work in engineering, banking, pharmaceuticals, tech and IT, consulting and management, and with international organizations and NGOs such as the UN, Red Cross, etc. 
• For temporary jobs, the tourism industry and agriculture, especially in the high season, offer many opportunities. 
• Work culture: professional, punctual and high degree of organization. Three things that characterize the Swiss work culture. People work hard, but there is also a high value placed on a good work-life balance. In addition, multilingualism is an important factor in the workplace because of the many languages spoken in Switzerland. 

Working as a digital nomad in Switzerland?

• If you have a good salary, Switzerland is a very comfortable and beautiful country to spend some time in as a digital nomad. The facilities are excellent, you are in a modern business world and you can have many adventures even after work. 
• Favorite locations: Bern, Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Basel, Lucerne. 

Living in Switzerland?

• Are you looking for a high quality of life, a safe, well-developed environment and lots of outdoor adventures? Then Switzerland is the place to be. If you find a job there it's jackpot, because the salaries are high and then you can handle the high cost of living as well. 
• There is a large international community you can connect with and the facilities, including health care, are very modern and good.
• But ... the visa regulations can be challenging and it can be difficult to integrate into the local community as a foreigner. Also, people can be quite conservative.
• Health insurance: costs can be substantial, so make sure you have your own well-covered health insurance.

Stories, tips and experiences from Switzerland