Sustainable Travel in Switzerland with Lisa Arnet from Swisstainable
Release Date: 08/07/2024
Switzerland’s Most Beautiful Language: All About Romansh
Living in Switzerland
Allegra! Have you ever heard a sentence in Romansh? In our newest episode, you’ll get to hear several, spoken by the Romansh news anchor Livio Chistell. You’ll get to find out more about: Where this language comes from Where it’s spoken What it’s like to grow up and work in a Romansh-speaking area How you can discover more about the language And of course, what it sounds like. If you liked the episode, share this podcast with your friends and leave a review on your favourite platform. You can also subscribe to our newsletter at for more great content about living in Switzerland.
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It’s Tax Time: Taxes in Switzerland with Martin Beiner
Living in Switzerland
Federal tax, cantonal tax, municipal tax, and church tax... If you're planning to live in Switzerland or you’ve just arrived, you may be bewildered by the many different types of taxes in Switzerland. You’ll need to learn about: - What types of taxes you will pay. - How they will be paid. - What deadlines you need to observe. ...
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What Is Hornussen? Your Guide to Switzerland's Fascinating (and Ancient) Team Sport
Living in Switzerland
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How to Launch a Popular Initiative in Switzerland - with Yves Bennaïm from the Bitcoin Initiative
Living in Switzerland
Political parties, interest groups, and even individual citizens can change the Swiss constitution via popular initiatives. But the process can be complex to understand and initiate. To launch an initiative, you must rewrite the relevant section(s) of the constitution, put together a committee, liaise with the Federal Chancellery, and of course, collect 100,000 valid signatures within 18 months. In this episode, Bitcoin educator Yves Bennaïm returns to speak to us about the Bitcoin Initiative, which is currently in the signature-collection phase, and what the process has been like so far. If...
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Swiss Politics - with Katy Romy from Swissinfo
Living in Switzerland
Swiss citizens have the right to vote on a wide range of issues multiple times a year. Therefore, staying informed about politics in Switzerland is important for anyone living in Switzerland. In 2025 and 2026, there’s a lot going on: · The government is debating a new agreement with the EU · Around 60 cost-cutting measures have been proposed · Residents might get to vote on several popular initiatives · Swiss industries are struggling, and protectionism is being...
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Bitcoin in Switzerland with Yves Bennaïm
Living in Switzerland
Around 11% of Swiss residents hold cryptocurrencies. Despite this, there’s still a lot of confusion about Bitcoin in Switzerland. Many people don’t fully understand: How the technology works What the benefits are How to manage the risks and volatility of Bitcoin How to buy and store Bitcoin Yves has been studying and teaching about Bitcoin for many years. He explains what it is and why it’s important, not just in Switzerland, but around the world. He also discusses where and how you can buy Bitcoin in Switzerland. If you liked the episode, share this podcast with your friends and leave...
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How to Adapt and Succeed in Switzerland - with Esteban Polidura
Living in Switzerland
Switzerland offers expats amazing quality of life, a beautiful landscape, and a warm welcome. Despite this, many people encounter challenges. They might: Find it difficult to settle in: find a home, take out insurance, understand Swiss finances, etc. Struggle if one partner is not able to work or speak the local language. Worry about how their kids are settling in. Struggle to succeed in a new work environment. Having gone through the process of relocating to Switzerland himself, Esteban can help with all these issues. In this episode, he talks about both the practical aspects of...
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Optimising Your Finances in Switzerland with Eric from Schwiizerfranke
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Although many people in Switzerland have a high income, most of them aren’t making the most of their finances. They are so-called HENRYS: High earners, not rich yet. They often: Inflate their lifestyle to fit their salary Forget that some bills are more unpredictable in Switzerland than in other countries Take out too much insurance Lose a lot of money on high banking and investment fees Eric has created Schwiizerfranke, a blog containing countless guides and financial product comparisons to help you avoid all these traps. In this episode, he talks about setting up your finances,...
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Dating in Switzerland with Kelly Brändli from Sinaps
Living in Switzerland
Many expats struggle with dating in Switzerland. But the process doesn’t have to be difficult or painful. If you’re a successful professional living in Switzerland, you might: Feel that you’re too busy to date Avoid dating because you think you’ll move away again Worry about interacting with locals due to language and cultural barriers But many Swiss residents are open to dating expats, and they may even be happy to move to another country in the future. In this episode, Kelly Brändli from Sinaps talks about Swiss dating etiquette, how expats can connect with locals, and how...
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How to Date in Switzerland as an Expat
Living in Switzerland
Dating in Switzerland can be confusing, especially for new expats. But there are plenty of singles looking to settle down. You just need to know where to find them. You might encounter various roadblocks when dating in Switzerland: · Finding people to date · Confidently approaching locals · Cultural differences · Understanding local dating faux pas In this episode, Trea Tijmens from SuccessMatch helps you understand where to find like-minded people in Switzerland,...
info_outlineWe speak to Lisa Arnet from the Swiss Tourism Federation about sustainable tourism in Switzerland.
The classification “Swisstainable” was created around three years ago. While it stated with only a few service providers, over 2,000 businesses and multiple destinations are involved today.
Lisa explains the three dimensions of sustainability, how the classification works, and some of the measures businesses are taking.
We also discuss what residents and tourists can do to make their trips within Switzerland more sustainable.
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The Swiss Tourism Federation is taking measures to make travel more ecologically, economically, and socially sustainable. If you’re a resident looking to travel around the country or you’re visiting Switzerland as a tourist, there’s a lot you can do to support this mission:
- Support Swisstainable destinations: When selecting accommodation, restaurants, and activities, look for the green Swisstainable logo. Classified businesses are actively working towards becoming more sustainable.
- Use public transport: The Swiss public transport system is green and efficient. Most destinations can be reached by train, bus, or boat. Using public transport is sustainable but also pleasant, as you can sit back and enjoy the view.
- Use slow transport: Hike or cycle from one place to the next. This is a great way to experience Switzerland, and it’s very sustainable. Most towns and some destinations offer bike rentals.
- Stay longer: Instead of rushing to see everything Switzerland has to offer, stay in one place for longer. This allows you to immerse yourself in the culture and get a true feel for the area.
- Recycle: You’ll find bins with various recycling options in most Swiss train stations. Many large supermarkets also have recycling stations. Make sure you recycle as much of your rubbish as possible.
- Share your sustainable adventure: Use #Swisstainable to tag your photos and videos on social media. The more people know about Swisstainable, the bigger its impact.