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New Swiss Banknotes: Rocks, Plants, and Alpine Huts

Switzerland is getting new banknotes. And honestly, they sound like something worth getting excited about. The Swiss National Bank has picked a winner...

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Married to a Non-U.S. Spouse? How Mixed-Nationality Couples Can Avoid Double Trouble (Sponsored)

“We share a bank account but not a passport.” That’s how Anna, an American living in Basel, described life with her Swiss husband....

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Renting a Boat on Lake Geneva: Swiss Bucket-List Experience

We’ve written about scenic train rides, alpine hikes, and UNESCO vineyards. Yet if there’s one summer experience that consistently feels like Switzerland at...

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The Züri Märlitram Is Back (And the Böögg Is Driving!)

© David Hubacher / Zürich Tourismus Growing up in Switzerland, the Märlitram was the stuff of childhood legend. Every December, my family and...

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Current Time in Switzerland (CET & CEST Explained)

Key Takeaway: Switzerland follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) during the winter months and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) during summer. Switzerland...