What are Swisster Guides?

The Guides are areas on the website where you can get Swiss-specific information about topics that affect your day-to-day life. Living in Switzerland can sometimes be a complicated affair, regardless whether you have been here for a week or a life time. We have compiled different resources so you and your family can quickly and thoroughly understand the different aspect of Swiss bureaucracy, living obligations and lifestyle choices. Each Guide has a qualified expert to answer all you queries on the covered subjects.

Health Guide Healthcare in Switzerland is possibly the most complicated issue facing most expats once they arrive in the country. Our moderator is on hand to answer all your questions. Health Guide Latest Story : Ruptured glow jewellery raises safety concerns Luminous wristbands from China, currently available throughout Switzerland and sold or given away to children at public events, contain a caustic liquid. Switzerland’s Toxicological...		Housing Guide Whether you are buying, selling or renting a house in Switzerland, things can quickly get complicated; especially when you are not a Swiss citizen. Housing Guide Latest Story : Government projects propel construction industry The delayed impact of government projects meant to counteract last year’s recession - mostly transportation improvement schemes - are boosting construction activity, according...
Education Guide The education guide covers principally the Swiss compulsory education system from kindergarten all the way through to secondary school (high school) Education Guide Latest Story : New DG appointed by Geneva International School To succeed Nicolas Tate when he retires as director general of the International School of Geneva in 2011, the board has appointed Vicky Tuck, principal for 15 years of top-ranking...		Food Guide This country offers a multitude of possibilities when it comes to food. The problem is not whether it exists, but where to find it. Our food guide will make you an insider. Food Guide Latest Story : 'Blind' restaurants offer unique sensory experience Staffed by blind waiters, the "blindekuh" restaurants in Zurich and Basel take their visitors to the very end of nothingness – serving them dinner in a pitch-dark room and...