The 31 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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Reach
Finance & Investing
These 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.
Start here: The complete Pillar 3a comparison guide
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.
Start here: The interactive net worth tracker
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.
Start here: The 'Finanzgarten' podcast episodes
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.
Start here: The monthly portfolio updates
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 neighbor. That balance is rare.
Start here: ETF comparison Switzerland
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.
Start here: The 'Money Matters' podcast
Stefan and Toni are independent private investors writing evidence-based content about ETFs and portfolio strategies since 2017 - with zero bank affiliations.
Our take:No sponsors, no affiliate links. Stefan and Toni write purely evidence-based content. Respect.
Start here: Portfolio strategy for Swiss investors
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.
Start here: IBKR vs. Swissquote comparison
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.
Start here: The FIRE spreadsheet
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.
Start here: Investing basics for beginners
Dr. Reto Rauschenberger and Jeff Haindl (CFA) make budgeting, mortgages, and pensions accessible with their podcast 'Finanzapero'.
Our take:The Finanzapero podcast is like having smart friends explain mortgages over drinks.
Start here: The 'Finanzapero' podcast
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.
Start here: Fee-only advisory guide
Expat & Immigration
For anyone who has moved to Switzerland or is planning to - practical tips from people who have been through it.
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.
Start here: Moving to Switzerland checklist
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.
Start here: The 'Expat in Zurich' practical guides
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.
Start here: Pros and cons of Swiss life
Pragati Siddhanti founded this non-profit platform for expats in 2019. A digital magazine covering careers, mental health, and community.
Our take:A non-profit platform built by an expat for expats. The career advice section is genuinely useful.
Start here: Career tips for expats
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.
Start here: AHV guide for newcomers
Family & Parenting
Inspiration for family life in Switzerland - from outings and recipes to parenting tips.
One of Switzerland's leading family platforms in German and English. Tips on events, outings, health, and education for parents.
Our take:The go-to for expat parents in Zurich. Event listings are always current.
Start here: Weekend activity calendar
Tanya from California has lived in Zurich since 2005 and documented 400+ family-friendly activities. An essential resource.
Our take:20 years of content about family activities in Switzerland. Tanya is the encyclopedia of Swiss family life.
Start here: Top 50 family activities
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.
Start here: Family excursion tips
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.
Start here: DIY craft ideas for kids
Food & Culture
Swiss 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.
Start here: The Zürcher Geschnetzeltes recipe
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.
Start here: The Swiss cheese fondue guide
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.
Start here: Plant-based Swiss recipes
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.
Start here: Zurich restaurant reviews
Travel & Lifestyle
Hikes, 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.
Start here: 52 Eskapaden - the highlights
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.
Start here: Hiking routes in the Swiss Alps
Legal & Insurance
Practical guides for contracts, insurance, and tax questions in everyday Swiss life.
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.
Start here: Rental agreement template
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.
Start here: Pillar 3a comparison
Daily Life & Saving
Savings tips and financial tools for managing money in Switzerland.
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.
Start here: Daily savings tips collection
Independent of banks, Smolio offers financial tools and coaching for personal finance optimization. Blog on pensions and behavioral finance.
Our take:Bank-independent financial tools that actually work. Their retirement calculator is surprisingly detailed.
Start here: The retirement calculator
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