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Short tips for anyone living in Zurich, arriving here or looking for a furnished apartment.

Blatterwiese lawn by the Chinese Garden at Zürichhorn

Zurich on a budget: free things to do, cheap places to stay

Free river baths, free museums, public grills and bikes at no cost – plus last-minute apartments with up to 15% off: how to enjoy Zurich on a small budget.

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Living area of a furnished business apartment on Badenerstrasse in Zurich

How much does a furnished apartment in Zurich cost? Prices, extras, saving tips

Furnished living in Zurich: realistic monthly prices from studios to 3-room flats, what all-inclusive really means, hidden platform fees and how to save.

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Modern residential and office buildings at Europaallee in Zurich

Corporate housing in Zurich: a guide for companies and HR teams

Housing employees in Zurich for weeks or months: what corporate housing costs, how booking and invoicing work, and what HR teams should look out for.

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Kronenwiese housing estate in Zurich Unterstrass

Temporary housing in Zurich: bridging the gap between two apartments

Old lease ended, new flat not ready yet? How to bridge the gap in Zurich: options, realistic costs, furniture storage and a checklist for the transition period.

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Trams on Bahnhofstrasse in Zurich

Arriving in Zurich: public transport, apps and everyday tips for the first days

SBB Mobile, EasyRide, ZVV, Saver Day Passes, shopping, Zuri-Sacks and useful apps: practical tips for your first days in Zurich.

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Stadthaus Zurich

Living longer in Zurich: registration, banking and insurance

Registration, health insurance, banking, TWINT, liability insurance, household contents and Serafe: a practical checklist for living longer in Zurich.

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Tiefenbrunnen lido on Lake Zurich

Swimming in Zurich: the best spots on the Limmat and Lake Zurich

From Werdinsel and Letten to Chinawiese: practical tips for great places to swim in Zurich.

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