How did Switzerland fall under French control in the 1700s?
Q. What I know is that France won a war against Austria and Britain. The Treaty of Campo Formio took Austria out of the war, and declared Napoleon's campaign a success. Italy and Switzerland fell under French control, but why Switzerland?
Asked by sparklycrayons - Tue Feb 12 23:14:06 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. France had been intervening in Swiss affairs well before Napoleon. Earlier in the 18th century France, together with Savoy and Berne, was a guarantor of the aristocratic republican constitution of Geneva, and intervened to uphold it in 1734, 1766 and 1782. When the revolution came along, it was natural that the revolutionaries in Geneva would look to France for help, and they got it. This started a war with Berne in which France also intervened, and which ended in French control of Switzerland, reorganised as the Helvetic Republic
Answered by Jim L - Wed Feb 13 02:22:35 2008

What is it that makes Switzerland's economic, political, and historical landscape so unique?
Q. I often find myself coming across references to the neutrality and singularity of Switzerland's political and economic system. I have never familiarized myself with the country's history and know next to nothing about its current affairs. Please explain those things that set Switzerland apart from most other nations and make the country so frequently worthy of mention.
Asked by genus9878 - Mon Aug 13 23:35:24 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A famous quote from Harry Lime (Orsen Wells), in "The Third Man" "In Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love - they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock."
Answered by Retired - Fri Aug 17 18:04:46 2007

How does the tax system in Switzerland work?
Q. I know Switzerland is a nice country. From what I know, nice countries have high taxes. So can anyone tell me how the tax system in Switzerland works?
Asked by t0nc76 - Wed Apr 25 09:39:12 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Switzerland has low taxes compared to other countries. The tax system in Switzerland is decentralized. Therefore every commune has different tax rates. Some places are real tax heavens. How much you have to pay highly depends on the place you live and on your income. Because you are a foreign resident your employer would deduct the income tax directly form your monthly salary. So the system would be very simple for you.
Answered by Stefan - Fri Apr 27 06:52:12 2007

For travel between Germany and Switzerland should I buy a eurail pass?
Q. I'm planning to travel between Switzerland and Germany in Sept. My plan is to visit about 7 cities in 10 days, is it better to buy the eurail pass or buy individual tickets?
Asked by Amy H - Fri Jul 3 16:09:15 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is often cheaper to buy individual tickets rather than a Eurail pass. Especially, if you'll be taking the faster trains that require an extra reservation/supplemental fee and/or are able to take advantage of discounts by buying individual tickets in advance. There's information on supplements here: and: and: You can check the prices for individual tickets at: (Germany) , (Switzerland) You just need to put together your tentative itinerary and check the different trains. Add up the prices for the individual tickets and compare to the price of the pass plus all required supplements. This site is an excellent resource for train travel in Europe:
Answered by conley39 - Fri Jul 3 17:45:13 2009

How to find a Cavalier King Charles in Switzerland?
Q. Hey all, I am from Dubai, UAE. I'm currently here in Crans-Montana, Switzerland for the summer holiday. I've been trying to get a Cavalier for a while now, but it's just impossible to find one in Dubai. As Switzerland is a very dog-oriented country, I was wondering why not find a Cavalier here in Switzerland and take one back with me. I am definitely looking for a purebred reputable breeder. In Dubai, they must be 4 months old and cost ($3269) = too much!. So, anyone can help me find the closest breeder to Crans-Montana, Switzerland?
Asked by Fanano - Sun Aug 5 11:06:52 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Cavaliers are not cheap. Try googling "Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (your zip code)" You can also go to puppyfind.com or just have one shipped to you from a reputable breeder. Go to AKC.org or whatever registry you are interested in. If you contact me directly I can help you find one if you like. I am Chihuahua breeder myself. :)
Answered by Beautiful1 - Sun Aug 5 11:43:56 2007

What are the average ski rental prices in Grindelwald Switzerland?
Q. What are the average prices of Ski hire in Grindelwald Switzerland? Hello, I've heard that switzerland is an expensive place to ski. I'm going in January and was wondering what kind of costs to prepare for? Are there any good value ski rental outlets? Can i get English ski lessons midweek? Any good restraunts or hetels i should check up?
Asked by John S - Tue Nov 6 13:27:12 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you ski in Grindelwald, go to Burri-Sports, there you have skirental and english speaking instructors, ask for alex, he is an oz and really good istructor. I dont know the prices for rental, but in general it is cheaper then in the states, australia or new zealand. In depense how old you are, there are diferent places to check, some good snowbars for exemple, like "Muni-Bar" which is on the slope back to village from first, which is one mountain of grindelwald, it is also already close to the village, so you can enjoy a few drinks, without still ski far... Then in the village is a bar called "espresso-bar" where are also a lot of locals which can tell you wehr to go. Then downstairs from the espresso-bar is the mescalero for later on,… [cont.]
Answered by lause - Wed Nov 7 11:37:35 2007

What is the traditional costume of switzerland?
Q. I know there are quite a lot of costumes of switzerland, so i would just like to know the 3 main ones. I need to know the name of those costumes, and detailed descriptions of them are appreciated! Thanks! Can you also list out the sources pls?
Asked by Lady of Darkness - Wed Mar 18 02:32:56 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

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Answered by edz - Wed Mar 18 02:41:55 2009

What is the best time for a holiday in switzerland?
Q. I am planning for a weeks holiday in Switzerland with my wife and 4 year old kid. I was just wondering what would be the best time to travel to switzerland...would february 2007 very cold? whats flights to take and which hotel to stay in? shall i go on my own or approach some tour company??
Asked by Dev - Tue Oct 24 14:42:21 2006 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hello! I come from Switzerland and recently went there. Do you like to ski or play winter sports? If so I'd go around February, but if you don't I would go around the time school gets out for summer. At that time you can go swimming and do other summer stuff, yet you can still go in the mountains and enjoy the scenery. If you are wondering about the weather, it would be not much different from a normal New York summer day. As for destination, it would all depend on your budget. If your looking for something beautiful (yet pricey!) I'd go for Zurich. Although Basel is very nice and more affordable. Here are some facts: Switzerland is a highly developed industrial country with a strong export orientated economy. Machines, synthetics and… [cont.]
Answered by bunnles - Thu Oct 26 18:39:53 2006

What language do they use in Switzerland?
Q. I know Switzerland has four official languages which are German, French, Italian and Romansh. 1. What language do they use in the Swiss Army? The army has to have unity and the generals can not speak all the languages in an emergency. 2. In which language is the Federal Constitution of Switzerland written? 3. Which language does the Federal Chancellor of Switzerland use in formal situations? Thanks in advance!
Asked by Bluemoon - Sat Apr 25 06:43:53 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 1. German, French and Italian. The troops are usually not mixed. When I was in the army, I translated for some of our officers from French to German and from German to French because some of our officers didn't speak a foreign language, at least not sufficiently. The Swiss Army does have generals in times of peace. J.P. is not quite correct here. A 4 star general (in our case a general with four edelweisses) is indeed elected in times of war. We had four of them in our history (Dufour, Herzog, Wille and Guisan). However, a Brigadier, a Divisionaire and a Commandant of the Corps (1 edelweiss to 3 edelweisses) are technically also generals. These officers and other officers in such high ranks speak at least one other official language of… [cont.]
Answered by Bix - Sat Apr 25 20:26:53 2009

What are the immigration requirements to work in Switzerland for a British citizen?
Q. Does a British citizen need a work permit to be employed by a Swiss company? Does the company need to apply for it? Also, does a British citizen need to apply for a residency permit to live and work in switzerland. Anything else?
Asked by DeeB - Thu Sep 18 12:00:38 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Switzerland, although not a EU member, is adopting the right of free movement for citizens of member states of the European Union. So get you a job a Switzerland, come to work for 90 days per year without any permit, just get the regular registration done by your employeer. If you want to stay longer you need to apply for a permanent work and residence permit within 8 days after your arrival, The attached link provides more detailed information. Edit: Here is a collection of FAQ concerning immigration from a EU country FAQ - Frequently asked questions Citizens of the EU17/EFTA are nationals of one of the following countries: France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Belgium,… [cont.]
Answered by GPapenburg - Fri Sep 19 04:12:09 2008

What Website is best and cheap for ordering photo prints in Switzerland?
Q. I see most of the sites are in Uk and US so they have a more shipping charge in outside places like Switzerland. I will like to have a site that is fevourable in Switzerland may be with some Free photo pirnt for the New Joiners. Thnaks in Advance for your suggestions.
Asked by Indra - Fri Sep 12 06:11:26 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. there are three which are very good - depending on what you need. Ifolor (website in english and german) The big company. good for pictures from SLR's: white photopaper and able to print 10x15 Fotomaxx (website in geman or french only) The discounter. Good for pictures from a compact camera: dark white photopaper (to avoid disturbing highclipping), good prices. ColorOes (website in german only) The professional. Good for high quality prints, where you want to be able to have an influence on the final result rather than just "getting your pictures and leave" No special offers for newcomers though... Matt
Answered by sigmaxyquatz - Fri Sep 12 15:19:07 2008

When is the best time to purchase flights for summer travel to Switzerland?
Q. My family and I (two adults; two kids, ages 5 and 7) travel to Switzerland every summer to visit the grandparents. Because of school schedules, summer is the only time we can go; naturally the tickets cost a ton. Has anybody any tips for when to buy flights? Any websites better than others? And so on. We typically fly from Washington-Dulles, but have also flown from Baltimore/BWI. We're happy to land anywhere in Switzerland (thanks to the good rail system). Would prefer 0 to 1 transfer en route. Thanks in advance for any advice/help!
Asked by Meg E - Wed Jan 2 17:42:41 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The best is to book it early (at least 3 months before the departure date) those rates are one of the cheapest for any companies. The worse time to book is 1-2 weeks to 1 day before the departure date. (They know you have some type of emergency/plans so they are going to make you pay for it..lol). The other cheap one is the "last-minute" flights, not the "I have to go there now!" last-minute but the "I want to travel to anywhere~ as long as it's cheap.." For the 1st one you will pay up to 3 times the usual price but for the second one usually pay a lot less it's like a sale ticket, unfortunately they have, most of the time, a lot of transfers and awful timing (wait over 5 hours in a terminal). For a real-life example: my friend comes over… [cont.]
Answered by diki_mai - Wed Jan 2 18:05:13 2008

How are the political structure of the US and Switzerland alike and different?
Q. Compare the political structure of the United States to that of Switzerland.
Asked by Tyler - Mon Aug 3 18:02:32 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Both countries are federal republics. Most other countries are just republics. The difference is that in a federal republic, smallest contingencies, states in the US and Cantons in Switzerland, have a large degree of autonomy and can pass laws that do not apply to other states or cantons. One of the major differences is that Switzerland does not have a strong single head of state like the President of the United States. Their executive department is a committee.
Answered by Jim - Mon Aug 3 18:53:48 2009

What happens to an american tourist that commits a crime while vacationing in Switzerland?
Q. A man and a woman, both U.S. citizens, get into a fight while vacationing in Switzerland. He tries to choke her to death. Will the Switzerland police arrest him or even take a police report?
Asked by MB - Tue Feb 26 18:32:40 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. He can and most likely will be arrested and charged - the Swiss have a very low tolerance for violent crime, because they have so little, and want to keep it that way. If he is sentenced to less than a year in prison he will serve it in Switzerland. If he is sentenced to more than a year, Switzerland and the US have a treaty under which he may be shipped back to the US to serve his sentence in a US Prison. Richard
Answered by rickinnocal - Tue Feb 26 19:04:45 2008

Small towns/villages in Switzerland to use as a base for hiking around for 3 days?
Q. My boyfriend and I are going to spend about 3 or 4 days in Switzerland near the end of our trip through europe, and we want to stay in one place and hike around that area. I've been looking around Interlaken and the towns in the canyon there, but I'd like someplace a little quieter and less crowded with tourists hang gliding everywhere. Are there any such places? Thanks!
Asked by thecrazypianoman - Thu May 21 19:19:02 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Definitely the Berner Oberland and to be more specific, the Lauterbrunnen valley. The Berner Oberland is the most beautiful and most "Must See" place in the alps in Switzerland. It has towns such as Murren, Wengen, and Gimmelwald and is also called the Jungfrau Region with mountains like the Eiger. It is also close to Interlaken which is a great place to stay and is a good jumping off point because it has a lot of public transportation.
Answered by Chase D - Sat May 23 02:16:29 2009

How in the world was Switzerland able to remain neutral during WW2?
Q. I mean, this is a tiny country right in the very middle of war-torn Europe that was also located inbetween two bigger Axis power countries at the time. They could've easily gone in their with their tanks and smashed the whole country under their control like they did with France. How in the world were countries like Switzerland and Sweden able to remain neutral without the Axis Powers taking them over like they did the rest of continental Europe?
Asked by doreen327 - Tue Mar 31 14:58:17 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First, you're making a questionable assumption of "easily gone in with their tanks & smashed the whole country." You are aware Switzerland is heavily mountainous, lending to strong defensive positions? Apparently you are also unaware that the Swiss have a small but quite powerful military. I believe all able bodied males had military training, were subject to immediate activation & kept military arms at home. For example, look at the damage the Finns did to the Russians & the Germans did to the Allies in northern Italy. One of the reasons the Swiss have been able to maintain neutrality is that invading forces would suffer such losses as to question the value of such an adventure. Secondly, it was advantageous to the Axis for purposes… [cont.]
Answered by mike s - Tue Mar 31 15:45:44 2009

How different is the German in Switzerland from the German In Germany?
Q. Ok, I am fluent in German, and I am taking a trip to europe.And I hear people say In switzerland they speak German differently. How differently? Like will I have trouble understanding them? or is it just a little different, like form america to english? I mean american from england
Asked by calvin2782 - Mon May 12 18:57:31 2008 - - 9 Answers - 8 Comments

A. It is a dialect and most Germans will understand 'Swiss German' at least the Germans from South Germany. There are German dialects which are a lot harder to understand than 'Swiss German'. Besides everybody In German Switzerland speaks 'Standard German' aswell, since it is the official language used in school and in the media (Radio,TV,Newspapers). @Alucard not sure what region in Germany you come from but your answer is really dead wrong!!! Dutch is not understandable it is another language and I have never heared of a German being not able to understand 'Swiss German' and I do travel Switzerland very regularily !!! As I stated already I do travel Switerland very often so maybe I did get used to these dialects also they are very similar… [cont.]
Answered by unknown - Thu May 15 13:12:04 2008

Where can I find a 90 day yield and inflation rate for Switzerland?
Q. I am doing a project for a Finance class and am looking for a good, reliable source of information that will give me the 90 day yield and the most recent inflation rate for Switzerland. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.
Asked by zoey c - Wed Oct 3 22:54:36 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Use bloomberg. If it's for a finance class in university you should have a Bloomberg terminal in your library so check with your librarian. It's totally up-todate.
Answered by Jo - Sat Oct 6 02:33:09 2007

How can I get tickets to Switzerland?
Q. I need to get tickets for my daughter who is going to Switzerland alone. She is 12 years old and she is staying there for the summer vacation. I was wondering if a flight attendant will lead her because she is underaged or what. Can you also help me find cheap tickets. From Chicago to Zurich.
Asked by catfight_007 - Sat Mar 10 20:55:41 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. From ORD you would take Swiss , unless you want a cheaper flight with a connection. 'Unaccompanied Minor' (UM) is the term used for children aged between 5 and 12 who are not in the care of an adult. A ground agent accompanies these children from the check-in desk, through customs and up to the aircraft. They are then cared for on board by one of the flight attendants up to their destination airport, where a ground agent collects the children at the aircraft and escorts them through customs, bringing them to the designated person waiting for them. This service costs CHF 50 in Switzerland, USD 45 from the USA and in other countries either EUR35 or USD30. All administrative charges are also included in this fee. Your children are always… [cont.]
Answered by flightpillow - Sat Mar 10 21:08:16 2007

How can I book a holiday to switzerland and austria?
Q. Its my nana and grandad's golden wedding anniversarry. My nana has allways dreamed of going to Austria since she was 18. My grandad has allways wanted to return to Switzerland after he went when he was 10 years old. How can I book a holiday for both of their needs? Please help!
Asked by megz - Sun Mar 23 11:19:53 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Go see your local travel agent, at the mall, they'll plan everything.
Answered by anastasiastarz - Sun Mar 23 11:23:55 2008