What you should know before moving to Vaud When
Although Vaud may not be as well known abroad as Zurich or Geneva, many foreigners find their way in this canton in western Switzerland.
In fact, around 33 percent of the canton’s over 800,000 residents come from here other federal states.
Only the neighboring Geneva and the city of Basel have a higher proportion of foreigners with 40 and 36 percent respectively.
The high concentration of foreigners can be explained by the fact that several multinational companies are based in Vaud, including lé, Philip Morris, Medtronic, General Mills and an important Nest research and education center, the Swiss Federal Polytechnic Institute (EPFL). .
The proximity of the canton to Geneva also makes the canton a destination for commuters.
Research institute and campus of EPFL. Photo by Fabrice Cofferini / AFP
If you are commuting in this area or have already settled here and can still find your way around, this practical information can help you find your way.
Here’s what you need to know about switching to VOD.
Vaudois capital: Lausanne
As the seat of the cantonal government and the fifth largest city in Switzerland (after Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern), Lausanne is a very interesting place with the International Olympic Committee and its sports museum.
It also has a very picturesque medieval old town, as well as some Roman ruins on the shores of Lake Geneva (known here as Lake Geneva).
The central tower of Lausanne Cathedral towers over the old town. Photo by Fabrice Cofferini / AFP
Although Lausanne is very hilly, it has a well-developed public transport network consisting of trolley buses and the metro, which makes it easy to get around the city.
Check in
Whether you live in Lausanne or in another part of Vaud – it consists From the 302 municipalities in 10 regions – when & YOU register your arrival at your own place of residence. This is also required in other Swiss cantons.
You will find the exact documents for registration on your city’s website, as these can vary from municipality to municipality, even within a canton.
Continue reading: How to register your address in Switzerland
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Every Swiss canton has its own tax system and the question of how YOU fill out your tax return or how much tax you owe can be problematic – no matter where you live.
That’s great official page It helps you calculate your taxes based on where you live.
Alternatively, you can find this information Here.
Read more: The weirdest taxes in Switzerland – and what happens if you don’t pay them
Health insurance
Health insurance is compulsory not only in Vaud, but also elsewhere in Switzerland. When and when you take out insurance within three months of your arrival in the canton.
Here you will find many Vaudois insurance companies with their tariffs Shortcut.
While the health insurance premiums in Switzerland are very high and the health insurance premiums are among the highest in the country, YOU can rely on high quality medical care.
Because the University Hospital Vaud (CHUV) is not only very important in Switzerland, but also determining by Newsweek as one of the top 10 hospitals in the world in 2021.
The University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV) enjoys a high reputation worldwide. Photo by Fabrice Cofferini / AFP
Passenger cities
While the majority of people from Vaud die in the canton, some people – especially those who live in the southern part of the canton – move to neighboring Geneva.
Municipalities along Lake Geneva such as Gland, Nyon and Coppet are among the Vaudois cities that are connected to Geneva via the A1 motorway or rail.
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freetime and recreation
Vaud offers many leisure and recreational opportunities, including boating on Lake Geneva and skiing in resorts such as Villars, Les Diablerets and Leysin.
Vaud is also a well-known (at least locally) wine-growing region, the vineyards of which are mainly along the shores of Lake Geneva.
One, Lavu District, which stretches for about 30 km along the lake is one UNESCO cultural heritage.
eat
Vaud has some of its own culinary specialties that new residents should literally try.
Here are some typical dishes:
- Sainte Croix pea soup is often served at local fairs and village get-togethers
- Pork bones and potato gratin are often eaten at village events
- Malakoff’s cheesecakes wrapped in batter are high in calories, but tasty
- Perch and arctic fish from Lake Geneva are lightly fried and served with tartar sauce, a unique local specialty.
As they say in this part of Switzerland Bon Appetit!
Read more: Six Common Myths About Swiss Food That You No longer need to believe