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The 32 best independent Swiss blogs in 2026
From finance to expat life and food: We curated the most compelling independent blogs in Switzerland - with background, reach, and why they are worth reading.
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Finance & Investing
12These blogs help you save, invest, and plan your retirement - independently and without bank affiliations.
Baptiste Wicht has been sharing his path to financial independence since 2017. With 50,000+ monthly readers, The Poor Swiss is the go-to resource for expats investing in Switzerland.
Our take: Baptiste's 3a and broker comparisons are the most thorough I've found anywhere. No fluff, just data.
Checked: 2026-03
Marc Pittet has documented growing his wealth from CHF 48K to over 2 million since 2014. Trilingual blog with an active forum and bestselling book.
Our take: Marc shares his actual net worth in real time. That level of radical transparency is rare and builds real trust.
Checked: 2026-03
With 258,000 followers, Fabio Marchesin is Switzerland's biggest finfluencer. His podcast gets 72,000 listens per month.
Our take: 258K followers for a reason. Fabio makes finance feel like a chat with a friend, not a lecture.
Checked: 2026-03
Thomas B. Kovacs hit a CHF 1M+ portfolio by age 29. His blog and YouTube channel are among the largest German-language finance media in Switzerland.
Our take: Thomas built a 1M+ portfolio before 30 and documents every step. Refreshingly honest.
Checked: 2026-03
Eric Marschall founded one of Switzerland's most important platforms for independent financial education in 2019. Certified investment advisor (IAF).
Our take: Eric is IAF-certified but writes like he's explaining it to his neighbour. That balance is rare.
Checked: 2026-03
Angela Mygind has built the largest finance community for women in Switzerland. Her podcast 'Money Matters' won the Swiss Podcast Award 2024.
Our take: Angela fills a massive gap - women's finance in Switzerland. Her podcast is genuinely great.
Checked: 2026-03
Stefan and Toni are independent private investors. The idea was born in 2017, and since 2018 they have been writing evidence-based content about ETFs and portfolio strategies in German, English and French, with no bank ties.
Our take: Stefan and Toni rely on research rather than forecasts – and say clearly what works in investing and what doesn't. Well-founded, scientific and explained so clearly that you don't need a finance degree. For selected providers they believe in, there are partner links with promo codes – clearly labelled and kept separate from the editorial content.
Checked: 2026-10
An anonymous British expat explains Swiss investing with clarity. Straightforward comparisons of brokers and robo-advisors for the English-speaking audience.
Our take: Anonymous but incredibly detailed broker comparisons. The IBKR vs Swissquote guide alone is worth bookmarking.
Checked: 2026-03
Giorgio, aka 'Mr. RIP', has been blogging data-driven content about financial independence in Switzerland since 2016. Uniquely detailed analyses.
Our take: Giorgio's spreadsheets are legendary. If you like data-driven FIRE content, this is your blog.
Checked: 2026-03
Helga Baechler is a certified wealth advisor (IAF) writing about investing and retirement planning - with a focus on helping women get started.
Our take: Helga makes investing approachable for people who think it's not for them. Important work.
Checked: 2026-03
Dr. Reto Rauschenberger and Jeff Haindl (CFA) make budgeting, mortgages, and pensions accessible with their podcast 'Finanzapéro'.
Our take: The Finanzapéro podcast is like having smart friends explain mortgages over drinks.
Checked: 2026-11
Reto Stalder offers independent, fee-based financial advice in Zurich. His blog objectively compares brokers and pension solutions.
Our take: Fee-only advice in a world of commission-driven recommendations. Reto's comparisons are genuinely unbiased.
Checked: 2026-03
Expat & Immigration
5For anyone who has moved to Switzerland or is planning to - practical tips from people who have been through it. What everyday life here costs per month is laid out in our cost of living comparison.
Dimitri Burkhard founded the leading English-language online magazine about Switzerland in 2010. 50,000-70,000 readers per month.
Our take: The original expat Swiss blog. If you've ever googled Swiss life in English, you've probably landed here.
Checked: 2026-03
Christina Fryer has run Zurich's leading English-language city guide since 2011, now with 87,000 Instagram followers. Events, restaurants, hotels and a practical 'Expat in Zurich' section on moving house, parking and taxes.
Our take: The first place we point anyone who has just landed in Zurich. The event calendar and expat how-tos are genuinely useful, not just pretty.
Checked: 2026-06
Christian-Philipp Pohl has been sharing his experience since moving from Germany in 2019 - reaching 44K on Instagram and 25K on YouTube. Podcast and Zurich meetups.
Our take: Christian's honest take on the downsides of Swiss life is refreshing. Not everything is chocolate and mountains.
Checked: 2026-03
Pragati Siddhanti started it as an expat blog in 2016. Today a non-profit community for internationals: digital magazine, career guides, meetups and a podcast.
Our take: A non-profit platform built by an expat for expats. The career advice section is genuinely useful.
Checked: 2026-10
The only full-service agency for Germans emigrating to Switzerland. Blog covering AHV, residence permits, and social insurance.
Our take: Not a blog per se, but their immigration guides are detailed and practical for German speakers.
Checked: 2026-03
Family & Parenting
4Inspiration for family life in Switzerland - from outings and recipes to parenting tips.
A Zurich family portal in German and English, founded by Elena Habicher: holidays with kids, family hotels, home living and product tests.
Our take: Plenty of ideas for family holidays and kid-friendly hotels, from a Zurich point of view.
Checked: 2026-11
Tanya from California has lived in Zurich since 2005 and documented 400+ family-friendly activities. An essential resource.
Our take: Over 20 years of content about family activities in Switzerland. Tanya is the encyclopedia of Swiss family life.
Checked: 2026-11
Rita shares honest stories from an Italian-Swiss family life. Recipes, outing tips, and society topics that resonate.
Our take: Rita's Italian-Swiss perspective brings a warmth to family blogging that's unique in the German-speaking space.
Checked: 2026-03
Ellen is a freelance journalist writing about life with children at eye level. Attachment parenting meets practical DIY ideas.
Our take: Ellen proves quality beats clickbait. Her DIY ideas are actually doable, not Pinterest fantasies.
Checked: 2026-03
Food & Culture
4Swiss cuisine, food photography, and culinary discoveries - from cookbook authors and passionate foodies.
Andie Pilot has made Swiss cuisine accessible to an international audience. Her cookbook is a definitive reference for Swiss recipes.
Our take: Andie made Swiss cuisine accessible to an international audience. The cookbook is a must-have.
Checked: 2026-03
Heddi Nieuwsma · Since 2012 · Saveur finalist 2018
Heddi Nieuwsma writes about Swiss food, wine, and culinary travel. Three cookbooks and a Saveur Blog Award nomination.
Our take: Three cookbooks and a Saveur nomination - Heddi takes Swiss food seriously and makes it shine.
Checked: 2026-03
Lara from Bern has built one of Switzerland's largest food communities with 144K Instagram followers. Plant-based and beautiful.
Our take: 144K Instagram followers. Lara's plant-based recipes are almost too pretty to eat.
Checked: 2026-03
Nicole has been blogging about destinations, restaurants, and food trends since 2009. One of Switzerland's longest-running food bloggers.
Our take: Active since 2009 - Nicole is one of the OGs of Swiss food blogging. Her restaurant reviews are trustworthy.
Checked: 2026-03
Travel & Lifestyle
2Hikes, weekend trips, and hidden gems - rediscover Switzerland with these blogs.
Valeria and Adi have been covering travel and lifestyle with a Zurich focus since 2012. Valeria's book '52 Escapes In and Around Zurich' was published by DuMont.
Our take: Their DuMont book '52 Eskapaden' is the best local weekend trip guide for Zurich I've seen.
Checked: 2026-03
Anita has been photographing and writing about hikes and travels since 2012. One of Switzerland's most successful travel blogs.
Our take: Anita's mountain photography alone is worth the follow. But her hiking route descriptions are genuinely useful too.
Checked: 2026-03
Legal & Insurance
2Practical guides for contracts, insurance, and tax questions in everyday Swiss life. We compared separately which digital tax return helpers are worth using.
Practical templates and guides for contracts, terminations, and tenancy law. Especially relevant for everyday legal questions in Switzerland.
Our take: Not glamorous, but when you need a contract template at 10pm, this site is a lifesaver.
Checked: 2026-03
Independent comparisons and guides on insurance, pillar 3a, and tax savings. Well-researched content without sales pressure.
Our take: Honest insurance comparisons without pushy sales tactics.
Checked: 2026-03
Daily Life & Saving
3Savings tips, financial tools and do-it-yourself ideas for a cheaper everyday life in Switzerland. Our own savings guide collects concrete savings levers for phone, insurance and groceries.
Simon Bertsch collects savings tips, shopping advice, and guides for everyday life in Switzerland. Practical for budget-conscious households.
Our take: Simon collects everyday savings tips that actually add up. Simple, practical, no hype.
Checked: 2026-03
Independent of banks, Smolio offers financial tools and coaching for personal finance optimization. Blog on pensions and behavioural finance.
Our take: Bank-independent financial tools that actually work. Their retirement calculator is surprisingly detailed.
Checked: 2026-03
Sandra Mösli, from the Appenzell region, trained as a dressmaker and as an interior designer. She blogs about crafting with paper, fabric and wood, about upcycling and the history of the home. Alongside the blog: a monthly snail-mail craft club, 'Die Briefwerkstatt', and PDF guides in her 'MiniWerkstatt' shop.
Our take: A bookshelf from an old shipping box, slippers from a hoodie, jeans and a T-shirt: Sandra turns leftovers into things you actually use. Upcycling without the gloss.
Checked: 2026-10
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