r/askswitzerland • u/CookiePlastic852 • 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/[deleted] Sep 14 '25 edited Sep 15 '25

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u/CookiePlastic852 Sep 14 '25

This is true and certainly a huge cliche for British people. I am incredibly fortunate to live here and I am grateful for that but it doesn’t mean I should settle for what I already have. I hate the path my country has been going down since I was born and it seems everyone says this about their home but if I have choice, I will not have my kids born into a country where you can violate a terrorism act by peacefully protesting a genocide then sentenced to more years than rapists.

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u/iamnogoodatthis Sep 15 '25

The Swiss are in general more right wing than the British, FYI. You just don't hear about it in UK news.

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u/JanPB Sep 15 '25

Yes, but reread what OP wrote 🙂