
Making the Most of Switzerland
Art & Culture
Top Museums – on mySwitzerland.com
Museums.ch – the platform of Swiss Museums
Swiss National Museums – National Museum Zurich, the Castle of Prangins in Vaud, and the Forum of Swiss History Schwyz, as well as the collections’ center in Affoltern am Albis. Permanent and temporary exhibitions present Swiss cultural history from its beginnings to the present.
Swiss National Library – Swiss National Library in Bern
Radio Swiss Music Streams
Radio Swiss Pop/Classic/Jazz web player
Social Networking
Glocals – for expat and international locals
Business Networking
Swiss Chapters – British Swiss Chamber of Commerce
SACC – Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Zurich
News and Information
swissinfo – International branch of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation
CH.ch – Government website for easy answers about life in Switzerland
The Local – Switzerland’s news in English
Le News – News about Switzerland in English
expatica.com – News and info for the international community
Xpat Xchange – Expat info at your fingertips
Lost Pets / Pet Care and Services
STMZ – Switzerland-wide online databank and support service that works with vets, animal protection agencies and local cantons to return lost pets to their owners. Also provides useful links to cantonal offices for animal welfare; vets, hospitals and emergency services; as well as local services dedicated to caring for animals. Also, for lost pets call: 0900-357-358 (SFR1.95/min from a fixed line) or found pets call: 0848-357-358 (local tarif from a fixed line) or for info relating to animal services call: 0900-357-357 (1.95/min from a fixed line).
Property Search
Homegate – real estate portal to find your perfect home
Hiking and Alpine Sports
Swiss Alpine Club
Switzerland Mobility – Swiss-wide hiking trails online and app
Tourism
MySwitzerland.com – government tourism website
Lonely Planet
Fodor’s Guide
Transport in Switzerland
SBB/CFF/FFS – Swiss Rail network
Swiss International Air Lines – SWISS Air
Procap – For people with disabilities living and travelling in Switzerland
Search.ch – map of Switzerland with a route planner
Weather
Meteo Swiss – local weather forecasts
Switzerland from Abroad
ProHelvetia – Swiss Arts Council – promoting exhibitions abroad
swissworld – Government website: Discover Switzerland