NEW COUNTRY. NEW CITY.
ZÜRICH.SORTED.
The practical guide to living in Zurich — built for internationals.
Real information. Local context. No fluff.
NOBODY TOLD ME
Things that would have been useful about three weeks ago.
THREE MONTHS ≠ THREE FREE MONTHSYou have three months to arrange health insurance. The bill still goes back to when you arrived.
YES, THE TRASH BAG MATTERSZurich has official trash bags. Your regular black bag is not invited.
HALBTAX. LEARN THIS WORD.If you use Swiss trains regularly, check the Half Fare Travelcard before paying full price.
THE TRAIN STATION IS YOUR SUNDAY FRIENDGroceries. Pharmacy. Walk-in doctor. And, apparently, trains.
YES, YOU CAN DRINK THATTap water is excellent. Many public fountains are drinking water too. And sometimes… wine.
LIVING IN ZURICH
Actually living here.
Practical guides first. A little visual inspiration where a picture genuinely helps.
THE PRACTICAL STUFF
Six guides you will probably need.
No endless directory. Start here, then use the source links for anything that changes.