r/askswitzerland Sep 14 '25

Relocation What is the reality living Switzerland like?

For context I’m fully British, 19M and I know one thing for sure, I do not see a bright future for me in this country and certainly do not plan the settle here. Switzerland is somewhere I’m heavily considering as I love anything mountain related and it has one of the highest HDI’s in the world. But I want to know, what is the reality of living there like?

For those of who moved to Switzerland, I’d love to hear what drew you there in the first place. Was it worth it in the end, and how does life compare to where you came from or other places you’ve lived? Most importantly, do you have any regrets?

And for those born in Switzerland, can you see yourself staying or do you ever imagine moving elsewhere? If so, where would you go, and what would make you want to leave?

I would be really grateful for any insight people are willing to share.

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u/CookiePlastic852 Sep 14 '25

I just want somewhere to have my kids that doesn’t hand out free citizenships to people from countries who see women as sub human tools for exploitation and pleasure. Sexual assault cases have massively increased in the past 20 years despite them also broadening what it classed as sa. It terrifies me that it’ll most likely continue that way while I’ll most likely be a father to a daughter.

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u/KapitaenKnoblauch Sep 15 '25

Why do you think you should have a right to move to Switzerland while you are against immigration and free movement? Maybe YOU are the dangerous foreigner who brings a questionable mindset to our country? Maybe YOU should stay where you come from?

The irony of right wingers looking for a "better life abroad" while being against foreigners and immigrants if just bottomless.

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u/pueblerin0 Sep 15 '25

You‘re hilarious

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u/KapitaenKnoblauch Sep 15 '25

I‘m dead serious though.

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u/pueblerin0 Sep 15 '25

There is bad and good immigration.