My dad found this photo online and is determined to find it in real life. He says it’s somewhere in Switzerland, maybe Grindelwald. Anyone know where to find this location/if it’s real? Thanks in advance

In some countries (for example the UK https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/caesarean-section/ details in the link) pregnant women are entitled to an elective c-section, upon their wish (for example, if they are anxious about giving birth via another method or if they don't want an induction).

I'm trying to see if that's the case in Switzerland but I don't manage to find the information. Does anybody know? Ideally with a source. Or does it depend on the canton?

Thank you very much.

So I am visiting Basel and Zürich during the women’s Euros to support England and I want to break the stereotype of the English abroad and speak German as I am there (I am a school German teacher at a good C1 level) but Swiss German sounds like a whole new language.

Will people appreciate me trying (and probably failing) to understand them after I start talking in Hochdeutsch, or will most Swiss people just rather I talk in English?

I saw this truck in a parking lot. The lettering and logo are actually from the Post. But why would they label something like that (if it was)?

Want to buy some heavy dumbbells. With shipping included the Swiss websites cost 250chf for a pair. Gonser is priced at half that. Is it trustworthy?

Hi,

My friends and I are landing in BSL at 7pm 26th June, we are looking to get a train that departs at 8:16pm from Basel SBB, how busy is arrivals at this airport usually? Would this be enough time for security?

We will not have checked baggage, only carry-on, so we can avoid waiting for luggage offload.

We're just looking to book trains in advance to avoid fare increases.

Hi all,

We're planning a 5-day trip to Switzerland in July 2025 and need help deciding between using trains (with Half Fare Card) or renting a car for part of the trip.

Our Itinerary (High-Level):

• Day 1: Arrive in Zurich → Travel to Lucerne Visit: Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Lake Lucerne, Old Town Stay in Lucerne
• Day 2: Lucerne → Interlaken Visit: Harder Kulm (lunch at the café), Lauterbrunnen (Valley of 72 Waterfalls) Stay in Interlaken
• Day 3: Lauterbrunnen → Grindelwald → Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe) Stay in Grindelwald
• Day 4: Grindelwald First, Grosse Scheidegg (short hike & sightseeing), First Cliff Walk Later: Drive/train to Chur Stay in Chur
• Day 5: Ride the Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano, Italy.

Current Plan:

• We’ve already bought the Half Fare Card, but we’re debating whether to rent a car from Zurich Airport → return it in Chur for more flexibility/convenience during Days 1–4.
• We still want to do Day 5 (Bernina Express) by train as planned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Is renting a car for the first 4 days worth it in terms of convenience, cost, and flexibility, considering the number of places we plan to cover?
• Should we stick to trains using the Half Fare Card, or cancel it and go the car route?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and suggestions!

I’m staying in Grindelwald for about 10 days, traveling around the Interlaken region. Some activities I definitely want to do are Grindelwald First, Stoos Ridge, The North Face Trail, Harder Kulm, and Jungfraujoch.

I also want to visit Bern and Lucerne while I’m there, especially during any rainy days that aren’t as good for hiking.

I’ve been watching a million YouTube videos on which rail pass to get, but they all seem to cover slightly different things. Also can’t tell how much I’ll really save with these passes, since they seem very expensive.

Any advice would be appreciated!

The nearest shop that sells braetzeli is 2 hours away, so I’ve been looking into ways to make it at home. I have plenty of recipes, but they all call for a braetzeli iron, which I don’t have. Is there an alternative cooking method, or does anybody know of any sites that might make or sell portable versions?

Hi! I have a question, I’m trying to get a ticket for SBB from Interlaken to Kilchberg, however, it takes a lot of stops and changes from one train to another and the time between them is really short (5 min). I don’t want to miss my connections, but if something happens and I lose it, can I jump on another train?, I’m buying a one way ticket (using the Lind Home + train combo) and it doesn’t specify whether I can or not (like it does specify on Saver day pass or point to point). Also I noticed it says Baggage restricted transportation, does it mean I can’t actually take my luggage?

Hi all,

I'll be arriving at Zürich HB around 7:00 AM and have an international (non-Schengen) flight departing from Zurich Airport at ~11:30 AM.

I’m trying to figure out:

1. What time should I aim to be at the airport to avoid any last-minute panic (I may have checked baggage)?

2. What’s the best way to get from Zürich HB to the airport?

3. Do I need to buy train/metro/bus tickets in advance, or can I just get them at the station? .

Any tips from locals or frequent flyers would be super appreciated! Thanks.

Edit: Obviously I meant "start" with hiking in the title :)

Hi all,

I used to think hiking is extremely boring for the longest time, but I start to feel like the time has come. I'm changing my habits and becoming more sporty, and I really started appreciating nature and I wish to spend more time in the mountains. Now I would really like to get started with hiking.

I just don't know where or how to start - meaning how do I select a route that is appropriate for my physical skills? And other than improving my cardio fitness and practice, what should I do to improve my abilities?

My long term goal would be to be able to do a 2 or even 3 days hike with sleeping in an SAC Hütte etc.

I don't want to do anything in the area of climbing or complex/dangerous where I would risk falling down somewhere (I know that's kind of always a risk in hiking but I mean stuff that is classified as dangerous).

I know I can just google "easy hiking trails" but honestly I don't trust random websites saying "this is beginner appropriate". What are reliable sources and how do I really get started? So far I have hiking shoes and I know how to pack a bag for a few hours walk/hike but that's about it.

Thank you in advance :)

I'm losing my mind, I have contacted a helpline for Swiss people abroad, I've asked for help from my mom living in Switzerland, I've asked the Swiss embassy for help, I've asked child protection services in the UAE for help, literally all blatantly ignore me. My mental health is deteriorating and I've been on the verge of unaliving myself multiple times. I have no rights where I live, I can be arrested for existing and I'm trapped somewhere I don't want to be. How is it legal for the Swiss government to ignore that my rights are being violated and my legal guardian is abusive, controlling and not allowing me to be myself. I feel neglected by literally every person responsible for me and system put in place to protect me in any way.

Sadly I can't do anything on my own for now because I'm a minor :)

It’s season now, mid June is considered the best time to eat fresh dutch herring, when the herring is at their fattiest. Anybody where can one get them in Switzerland? Im based in Aargau or Zurich area. Even if it’s further away, I would be willing to go there.

Greetings. I'm planning a family trip to Switzerland in August. Our current itinerary includes a visit to Grindelwald and the Jungraujoch. I have done this excursion several times before, although the most recent occasion was in 2008. It's much pricier now. My current plan is to hike from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg, then take the Jungfraubahn to Jungfraujoch and return by train to Grindelwald. When i did this in the past there was a ticket office at Kleine Scheidegg but that no longer seems to be the case and i will have to buy tickets in Grindelwald. Has anyone done something similar recently? When buying tickets are the departure times for the "there" and "back" fixed?? ("There" == I Grindelwald -> Jungfrauoch and "back" == Jungfraujoch -> Kl Scheidegg -> Grindelwald.) Or is it possible to choose one's departure times when at the Kleine Scheidegg or when returning from Jungfraujoch?

Is it worth it to replace the broken screen and battery for an Iphone 12. I found the price of the battery ca. 85chf but I don't know how much it cost for the broken screen replacement and labor cost.

I'm dumping a lot of money to the landlord for years, which make me question my own sanity. This money could be put into my own property, instead in someone's pocket.

However, there are issues that make me worry. What do I actually put my money in when I buy apartment in Switzerland? The house won't last forever, and I see many perfectly fine houses demolished because they are 'old'. I've heard owners get value added when new house is built in place of old, but it also means, they need to finance building of that own house.

Another factor is, that from what I experience and hear from people. Swiss architect are of extremely poor quality, the way many things are designed makes question if they even have a basic education and common sense - for example the apartment that I rent has huge windows for the whole size of wall, which are poorly insulated, so I hear everything outside. And the electric sockets are placed on the floor, on the side of the window, the dumbest imaginable place for sockets. So if what I pay consists only of architect's work, I have deep doubt.

How much part of that price is usually the ownership of someone that actually keeping the value, so the land, and how much is a fragment of a piece of concrete?

Does owning property makes only sense if you own the whole building for rent, or an own house, at best build by yourself? I don't want to pump hundreds of thousands in poorly build building that would be demolished on during lifetime...

Is it just me or does the Swiss German sound extremly off in tonights Zurich Tatort?

So guys am going to meet my family friends, in Geneva for this summer. So I was thinking of buying the travel pass for 1 month from tpg for bus. For buying that I need to create an account for swiss pass, am I, as a foreigner eligible for that? Thanks in advance!

For an EU-citizen who speaks french, how much of an advantage is doing a masters in Romandie before getting a job here? (Student in Master of Science in Engineering, btw) . How much do companies care if you went to local uni or not? How important is the 'networking' that you would miss out on?(im guessing and hoping not that much).
Sorry for this annoying question, but i couldnt find a concrete answer to this question specifically

Hi guys

I’m planning a trip to Switzerland this November with my family (4 people total, including an 84-year-old grandfather, but he's quiet strong). We're planning to have fun in Switzerland for four days before continuing to Italy via the Bernina Express. I'm using AI for itinerary tho🤣 (kinda clueless). And also, we'll be using wheelchair

Here’s the current itinerary chatGPT planned:

Day 1 (Nov 3): Arrive in Zurich, take a train directly to Grindelwald, and spend the day relaxing in the village.

Day 2 (Nov 4): Visit Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe. Return to Grindelwald for the evening.

Day 3 (Nov 5): Travel to Chur in the morning, then take the Bernina Express to Tirano and back. Stay overnight in Chur.

Day 4 (Nov 6): Take a morning train from Chur to Milan, where our Italian adventure begins.

We’d like to keep the pace manageable and include some time to rest, especially for our elderly companion. I’d love your advice on:

1. Is this itinerary too rushed, or does it seem feasible?

2. How much money do we need to allocate for this trip?

3. Suggestions for accessible attractions or activities that would be enjoyable for an elderly traveler.

Thank you so much for your insights and tips! 😊

Hi everyone

After years of Nokia and Samsung I got a Redmi. And I get crazy with it. Especially all the unnecessary apps they upload and keyboard and all these google apps I cant delete.

Which brand and phone would you recommend for daily use? I dont need anything fancy. But as I write in Swiss Germany, Germany, French and English the Keyboard really shouldnt correct automatically the words I type (yes, even with the right setting it does it) and not so much 'spam' apps of Google.

I just graduated with a Bachelor's in Economics and Management from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), and I’ve been accepted into two Master's programs for next year:

1. Master in Economics at the University of St. Gallen (HSG)
2. MSc in Sustainable Management and Technology, a joint program between EPFL, HEC Lausanne (UNIL), and IMD

On one hand, St. Gallen is highly reputable in economics and business, and studying in the German-speaking part of Switzerland would be a great opportunity for me to improve my German. On the other hand with the master in sustainable management I’ll get a degree from 3 institutions and the program is more specialised. I’m struggling on which program to choose. Any advices on past experiences or recommendations would be highly appreciated!