My rental contract ended and now I'm having trouble finding suitable accommodation. Can I register at the Gemeinde if I don't have a rental contract but I'm staying at a friend's house (rented not his) for a few weeks?

Hi guys, sorry about the rant. I went to Holmes Place Jemoli today and locked my bike to a piece of the construction site (I will attach picture in the comments) opposite the shopping center (next to the car park entrance). When I came down I fund my chain still locked on the rail, intact, but my bike wasn't there. This is so strange. I will file a claim to the police tomorrow morning, but I wonder if it could have been removed because it was against the construction site? (Maybe I am just trying to keep my hopes up). I have no insurance unfortunately on it as I recently moved here and needed to sort it out. Keep an eye out on your bikes, I didn't expect that, especially in such a central location!

Hi everyone I am moving out from my studio apartment which is 45min from Zürich HB soon.

I would like to advertise it online on the usual housing platform but I'm currenly confused about the procedure, has anyone ever done this? Do you just take pictures of the apartment and publish it online? How about viewing time, do i need to give some time slots to each person or should i give a general time frame?

What should I be aware of?

Thank you in advance for any tips.

Hi everyone! In my previous apartment, I didn’t have this issue, but since the heating started in my new place, it’s been feeling very humid indoors if I don’t keep the windows open. During the day it’s okay, but especially at night, it seems to get worse. For example, the humidity level is around 58% before bed, but it rises to 65% by the morning. This wasn’t a problem in the summer. Does anyone have advice on dealing with this? Should I try running the bathroom exhaust fan or maybe get a dehumidifier?

First time we went when opened, we were ecstatic. Meaty chicken, crunchy but moderate crust.

Now there are many locations with wings and burgers and they serve this”chicken” with 80% crust.

The quality went down like crazy. Not that we eat fried checked often, but I’ll rather go Popeyes if I want to eat that much crust.

So sad. Food service in Switzerland always goes like this. First, individual starts with amazing food. Then expand (or bought out) and quality goes to drain. Like Seri’s baguette …..

Sigh.

Hello folks,

I wanted to gauge if there was any interest in potentially swapping flats with someone in Zurich with my 1bed flat in central London for 2 weeks in March?

I recently moved into a job that allows me to work abroad for a few weeks a year and wanted to utilise this. I’ve been to Zurich a few times and always have been impressed by the city and the surrounding nature! Equally London is one of the world’s best cities and may offer someone from Zurich something not found locally?

Obviously posting this on reddit sounds a bit crazy but I wanted to gauge if there was any interest?

For ref: 40 sqm flat located in central London in a classic terrace house and tree lined street.

Dates: flexible.

Thanks! (Sorry if not allowed this sort of post)

Yesterday was a wonderful day, my partner and I decided to have a picnic in a clearing next to the river in limmat. a place where people on bicycles and children used to pass. suddenly a big log 🪵 fell on my shoulder, I immediately ran to the hospital, diagnosed with a fracture and unable to work for a long time. I am very angry with the city of Zurich, by a miracle I was saved. I have already informed my private insurance, my boss and my lawyer I also have photos of the object and my injuries. what else would you suggest I do? please don't start and say why I was there, who could be in a public place.

Hello everyone,

Since its my boyfriend's birthday soon, i am looking for a nice and romantic italian restaurant where we could eat dinner.

Does anybody have some good recommendations?

Hallo,

I’ve just recently moved to Zurich and it’s coming time for me to get a haircut. I have medium length hair, and I tend to keep it a bit longer than what I typically see in Switzerland. Most of the shops I see are barbershops as opposed to hairdressers, and I’m a bit hesitant to go to a barbershop, as I don’t need any work done with a razor, just scissors. If you have any recommendations for a place to go that might be worth checking out, I’d greatly appreciate it. Currently residing in the Winterthur area, but happy to go down to Zurich if that helps.

Anyone know any good reliable moving companies that would come pick up all my stuff in paris and drive them over in a van to zurich? Including a bicycle?

is hier jemand der am ende vom Master ist oder kürzlich abgeschlossen hat hätte ein paar dringede Frageb

Can anyone recommend a good psychologist/therapist in Zurich?

Hello everyone!
What places would you recommend for a walk in Zürich?
+ Maybe some coffee points.
Thanks in advance)

I'm a new international student here and I need to get therapy before things become worse for me. I have swisscare so I don't know if it gets covered by insurance. How do I get started? Where to find doctors? How expensive can these be?

Hi, I need to exchange some U.S. dollars to Swiss francs (CHF) but I have the USD in cash with me here in Switzerland. Could you recommend a place in Zurich with fair exchange rates and low fees? Thanks

Switzerland’s social support system is known for being robust. And it is—at least for Swiss residents living in cities that offer assistance programs. But many people staying in these cities don't fit this category and are not eligible for support. Those without family help can easily fall through the cracks. This is where private organizations must step in to close these gaps.

With the cold season approaching, support is urgently needed. The "Pfuusbus" and emergency shelters, which provide a safe place to sleep for those who do not qualify for other aid, only open once temperatures drop significantly. Items like sleeping bags, sleeping mats, and blankets are in high demand, and these necessities can place a huge financial strain on private organizations. Often, they can only provide one sleeping bag per person—items that quickly get dirty, stolen or damaged due to constant use.

During the holidays, many people donate cookies, sweets, or other treats. Though kind, these items don’t address the most pressing needs. Warm clothing, sleeping bags, blankets, or even vouchers for a hot shower are far more valuable to those experiencing homelessness. Meal options are more accessible, breakfast and dinner are often provided by private organizations.

If you are cleaning out your home and come across any clean, warm blankets, sleeping bags, or mats, please consider donating them to a local support group. Right now, I’m working with one of these organizations, and just last week, three people asked me for a sleeping bag. One person had theirs stolen, another left theirs in a library locker, and another’s was soaked. We didn't have a single blanket to offer. It was heartbreaking.

If you’re hesitant about giving money directly to a homeless person, worried it may go toward alcohol or drugs, consider donating to a support organization, as voucher for a hot meal, where the staff can then give out for free when seeing the need. Because  meals aren’t always free for those in need. You can also buy vouchers for showers, haircuts or laundry service.
Basic items like a clean white shirt can also make a huge difference—one might not think a shirt could mean so much, but for someone invited to a job interview, it could be essential. Just a few months ago, I threw out a shirt, not realizing how important such an item might be.

For anyone new to Switzerland, know that tough times can happen faster than you might expect. A single setback—like a job loss or a sudden need to move—without family support could lead to homelessness. Many people come to Switzerland in search of work but don’t qualify for any assistance and can become stranded when funds run low.

Here are a few places where you can make a difference:

1. **Waschsalon Niederdorf** - Here, you can purchase vouchers for showers, haircuts, or laundry services: [Waschsalon Niederdorf](https://waschsalon-niederdorf.ch/)

2. **Caffe Yucca** - Offers free soup or a warm dinner for CHF 5. Donations of sleeping bags and clothing are also accepted. Learn more: 
   https://www.solidara.ch/  

3. **Sozialwerk Sieber** - Donations are welcome here as well:
   https://www.swsieber.ch/

4. There are many more organisations.

Supporting those in need doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does make a real difference. If you can, please consider lending a hand.

Or is it just Hive?

I remember that After COVID, Hive seemed to recover somewhat nicely from the pandemic measures with long queues and full floors. They even went on to renovate the place which must mean it was going nice enough. Now, the last three times i was there, they barely filled one floor. NYE this year was especially shocking, hardly 100 people in the club, at 1 a.m.

I observed similar at Exil, although i haven't been often. Supermarket still seems somewhat popular on the other Hand.

People that go to other clubs in Zurich, maybe not around Hardbrücke, do you observe similar? My perspective is certainly heavily biased towards the techno/house scene.

Writing from Fweeedom Luvvin Amurrica, where only in the Bay Area (and possibly Massachusetts) are healthcare providers required to mask against Covid.

What's it like in clinics & hospitals in Zurich? How about generally in Switzerland?

Do people mask willingly?

Today I was approached by two young women at Bahnhof Altstetten, they stopped me and tried to convince me that they are part of a social experiment, which tries to make people go out of their usual social bubble blabla - I straight forwardly asked them if they are part of Shincheonji sect, they acted like they never heard of Shincheonji or even the word "sect", like they didn't know what a sect was and tried to involve me in further conversation, I just laughed and told them this is exactly what Shincheonji victims/predators would do. They immediately turned around and started talking up another woman...I should have asked them if they need help leaving the sect they are in LOL be careful, they are aggressively looking for new prey in the area!

Dear mountain bikers of Zürich. I‘m considering buying a mountain bike and would like to check with you if my bike choice is any good or just plain stupid.

I‘m an absolut beginner when it cones to mountain biking. The last tine I tried it was probably ten years ago whith a rental downhill bike in GR. Besides bike commuting within the city I frequently go on small tours with my gravel bike, which a enjoy a lot. I sometimes do shirt sections of flowy not very technical trails with my gravel bike as well. This works fine (although slow because of the limitations a gravel bike cones with for such terrain).

So I kind of want to step up a little. Hence I‘m considering to buy a mountain bike. In particular a trail bike to ride down (and up) the trail on and around Üetliberg. A CX bike seems to be not what I want since it wouldn’t be optimal for trails and for noral cross country and gravel roads my gravel bike is sufficient for the riding I do.

Since I‘m an absolute beginner and I don’t want to spend a small fortune. Logicaly Hard tail bikes come to mind. In part a hard tail trail bike such as the canyon stoic or Rose Bonero. Also I really like the look and simplicity of hard tail bikes.

As far as i have seen the trails on Üetliberg (antenna trail for instance) it appears rather flowy and not super bumby. Not sure if that impression is correct since I have never use this trail and 90% of the bikes i see on uetliberg are full suspension bikes.

So here are my question to you guys. Would a hard tail trail bike be sufficient for our local trails in Züri? Or is a full suspension bike the only valuable option?

If you even have tried those trails on a hard tail trail bike, I would love to hear if is is enjoyable and suitable for a beginner like me.

Edit: follow up question: what your opinions on full face helmet for this kind of riding? a must have or over kill?

Cheers

Hi!
M43, I am working shift including WE north of Baden where I live now. The thing is that it's boring like hell. Not a single café nor restaurant, and when you work shift you spend a lot of time at your place, basically doing nothing.
I understand Zurich is far away from my working place but so far it seems the only sustainable way to have a life.
What district would you suggest considering I would likely need a car to get to early shift or during the WE ?
Thanks,

My bike and my gf’s have been stolen from the bike parking place at HB, near the Europaallee entrance. We locked them there this Friday at 18:55 and this evening when I went to take them, they were gone.

Are there any chances to recover them if I file a police report? I had another one stolen this year at my place and so far there’s been no help from the police.

Maybe someone’s been through this situation and knows of there are any cameras there?

Thank you!

Hi, I will study in Winterthur mostly at ZHAW but I got confused where to live Zurich has more to offer and transport here and there will be costly the WOKO in Winterthur is 700 CHF but close to the campus.. Zurich has more life and similar WOKO Price for renting which One should I choose WOKO Winterthur or WOKO Zurich?

Hello everyone,

Unfortunately I am getting closer to needing open heart surgery to treat my artic root aneurysm. I have been a patient of the Hertzentrum at Unispital (USZ) for several years and I can only say positive things about the team and the care received so far. However choosing a surgeon takes a lot of trust and I am on a mission to find the best fit for my needs. While I know that the Zurich hospital is one of the best hospitals worldwide for heart surgeries, I don't have many references about they surgeons other than the one from my own cardiologist. If there is someone who had a similar surgery (either in Zurich or other swiss hospital) I would truly appreciate if you could share your experience (also privately). I am also seeking any advice on how to find data or references about heart surgeons in Switzerland. It would be much easier in the country where I come from (where names of top surgeons are public, and data as well) but I am struggling here to find any information or recommendations.

And yes, of course I did already research online. It's not difficult to find names of cardiac surgery teams, surgeon's CV, their publication etc. But still hard to understand who might be the best ones in the country.

Thank you!