Removals to Switzerland mean the start of a whole new life for either family or work reasons and those that do move to this beautiful country can benefit from its stunning countryside, snow and winter sports and its glorious summer weather!
Whatever your reasons for moving, Hamiltons can help with all aspects of removals to Switzerland and can turn your dream of moving to Switzerland into a reality. Our professional service for removals to Switzerland will save you time and money and take the stress out of your house move.
Removals to Switzerland with Hamiltons are provided for all domestic and commercial moves to and from the UK and Europe. With the exclusive use of a vehicle you can arrange specific collection and delivery dates of your belongings, or take advantage of our part load service where multiple collections from several people making removals to Switzerland, share one lorry. We also provide shipping to Switzerland via container or air freight from most international destinations.
Removals to Switzerland - click here for full information on our removals to Switzerland service, or contact us to discuss your move.
Moving to Switzerland - Summer Weather
The weather in Switzerland is dominated by the Alps that run from east to west across the county, and weather conditions are dependent on your position in relation to those mountains. Therefore it’s important to check the precise region when looking at weather forecasts.
In the urban areas the climate is reasonably temperate all year round but in general anything south of the Alps will be slightly warmer than places north of the mountain range and of course snow and ice prevail on the very peak of those mountains regardless of the season. Average temperatures in July in Zurich for example are 64 F, 17.7 C whereas Geneva in the South has a slightly warmer July mean temperature of 67F, 19.2C.
In general Switzerland enjoys a very all round moderate climate with no real extremes of heat or cold, but in summer, which lasts from June to September, maximum temperatures can reach up to 35C, 95F and the weather is drier than at other times of the year.
Summer also brings out the natural beauty of Switzerland, with the famous alpine flowers at the height of their colour and fragrance in June and July. Evenings in summer can see a sudden dip in temperature for a chilly night along with summer storms and some night time rain. It is this balance of sunshine in the daytime and rain at night that helps keep the countryside green and lush all year round.
Moving to Switzerland - Lifestyle in Summer
When summer comes the Swiss head for hills, or the water! If temperatures do soar to the heights of 95F then the place to go is the mountains for an alpine retreat or one of the many lakes to cool off. Walking and hiking in the hills and the Alps is always popular and some of the lakes, like Lake Lugano in the south, even have man-made sandy beaches and palm trees for a summer holiday feel.
However, with 8.6million visitors coming to Switzerland every year, summer is often the time when the Swiss explore and go off to visit the other countries they have borders with. Germany, Italy and France are all in easy reach by car or train.
For those staying at home to enjoy the summer the emphasis is very much on outdoor living, with clean air and a mild sunny climate to enjoy. As well as the mountains and lakes there are many wide open, green spaces for the Swiss people to relax in over the summer, such as the Swiss National Park in Zernez and several nature parks, like Parc Ela in Savognin which is the country’s largest regional nature park.
Work life balance in Switzerland is one of the best in Europe and indeed recently Switzerland was voted the sixth best country in the world for its attitude to a good work life balance. Switzerland has many public holidays, some national and some regional for a particular canton. The biggest of these is the Swiss national day on 1st August, when most banks and public institutions close.
Moving to Switzerland - Summer Activities
Removals to Switzerland customers will find that summer is full of activities here and there are many tourist destinations to visit.
A major sightseeing trail is the 35-kilometer long Swiss Path, which starts on the Rütli Mountain, and leads around Lake Urn, ending in Brunnen at Platz der Auslandschweizer. This hiking path has many other sights along the way including the old Axenstrasse, the little castle of Beroldingen and the Tell Chapel.
Nature and outdoor living is a huge part of the Swiss summer and one very popular attraction is the Nature Park Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut situated between Lake Geneva, La Gruyère and Pays D'Enhaut. This important nature reserve combines areas of outstanding beauty with alpine forests and pastures, wide valleys and dramatic rock faces, with man-made features such as local buildings and bridges made from stone, wood and slate, and historic monuments like the monastery at Valsainte and the ‘Grand Chalet’ in Rossinière. This area is also famous for its cheese making and produces Gruyère, L'Etivaz and Vacherin.
As well as mountains and green natural areas the Swiss countryside is also dominated by water with spectacular lakes such as Lake Geneva, Lake Toma and Lake Biel. The other important body of water in Switzerland is the river Rhine and at Neuhaussen you can visit Europe’s largest waterfall, the Rhine Falls. Circular tours of the falls are available for you to observe this natural wonder up close, standing on platforms that protrude out over the river. Riverboat tours can take you from the Rhine Falls to the nearby castles of Wörth and Laufen.
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Removals to Switzerland: Moving to Switzerland With Pets
Removals to Switzerland, even with pets, can be made so much easier with the help of a professional removal firm like Hamiltons. Hamiltons can help with all aspects of removals to Switzerland including the careful transportation of pets and horses. We provide a full range of removals to Switzerland for both domestic and commercial customers from both the UK, Europe and most international destinations and will tailor our service to suit your individual requirements.
Removals to Switzerland - click here for full information on our removals to Switzerland service, or contact us to discuss your move.
Read on for more information on taking your pet to Switzerland with you.
Removals to Switzerland: Deciding to Take Your Pet
A pet is a big part of the family so when embarking upon removals to Switzerland many people choose to take their pet with them when they move abroad. Taking a pet abroad can take a bit of preparation and forward planning, but providing he or she is in good health, there is no reason your pet cannot be taken with you to your new home.
One factor that might affect the decision to take a pet abroad is the age of the animal and this does need to be taken into consideration. Pets aged up to 8 years old can often be insured for a move overseas but for older animals this may be more of a problem and you would need to seek an individual quote from an insurance company.
Removals to Switzerland: Taking Your Pet - The Process
Moving a pet abroad can take a lot of planning and preparation but with certain steps you can make the process as easy and as stress free for the animal as possible.
Each country has its own rules and regulations on the immigration of animals and some countries do not allow certain types of animals into their country at all. It is always wise to consult the official consulate before making arrangements to relocate a pet to a foreign country.
Here is a step-by-step guide for the process of preparing for removals to Switzerland, which includes a pet.
Moving Pets to Switzerland: About Out Service
Hamiltons National and International Removals deal with all aspects of pet export and import. All areas of quarantine, paperwork and injections are dealt with swiftly to make sure your pets are moved in comfort and with the minimum of distress caused to the animal. Also by dealing with all the paperwork and customs this allows you to get on with your move abroad. Hamiltons will make sure that your pets are transported in the appropriate aircraft, which has a fully pressurised and heated hold. If you are not travelling with your pets then Hamiltons will arrange for the animal to be collected or placed in quarantine for the necessary length of time.
If you wish to transport horses to Switzerland then Hamiltons have equine experts who will travel with the animals all the way. Horses are fed and provided with water every 3 to 4 hours and unloaded to exercise every 6 to 8 hours. The safety and comfort of the horses is our top priority and we only use safe and reliable transportation for the journey
Removals to Switzerland - click here for full information on our removals to Switzerland service, or contact us to discuss your move.
Removals to Switzerland - click here for full information on our removals to Switzerland service, or contact us to discuss your move.
Read on for more information on taking your pet to Switzerland with you.
Removals to Switzerland: Deciding to Take Your Pet
A pet is a big part of the family so when embarking upon removals to Switzerland many people choose to take their pet with them when they move abroad. Taking a pet abroad can take a bit of preparation and forward planning, but providing he or she is in good health, there is no reason your pet cannot be taken with you to your new home.
One factor that might affect the decision to take a pet abroad is the age of the animal and this does need to be taken into consideration. Pets aged up to 8 years old can often be insured for a move overseas but for older animals this may be more of a problem and you would need to seek an individual quote from an insurance company.
Removals to Switzerland: Taking Your Pet - The Process
Moving a pet abroad can take a lot of planning and preparation but with certain steps you can make the process as easy and as stress free for the animal as possible.
Each country has its own rules and regulations on the immigration of animals and some countries do not allow certain types of animals into their country at all. It is always wise to consult the official consulate before making arrangements to relocate a pet to a foreign country.
Here is a step-by-step guide for the process of preparing for removals to Switzerland, which includes a pet.
- The only form of identification that the Swiss authorities recognise is a microchip, which must be implanted either before or on the day of a rabies vaccination. The microchip must be ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO standard 11785. If the microchip is not either of these then the animal must have its own scanner, which is fixed onto its cargo crate.
- Pets need to be fully vaccinated with all injections up to date. For dogs this means Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvo, Leptospirosis, (DHLPP) and Rabies within the last 12 months or a minimum of 4 weeks before arrival. For cats they require Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia (FVRCP), and Rabies within the last 12 months and a minimum of 4 weeks before arrival.
- Pets must have visited a qualified vet prior to transportation to receive an EU Vet Health Certificate (Form ED#: 998). Once issued this certificate is valid for 10 days until the date the animal is checked at customs.
- The following documentation must be sent to your local USDA for their approval and to be stamped: Microchip Implantation Record, Rabies Certificate, vets Letter and EU Vet Health Certificate.
- All animals also require an International Health Certificate, which your vet should have and must be filled in within 10 days of your intended removals to Switzerland.
- All of the above original documentation must travel with the pet in question.
- The other documentation needed to clear customs for removals to Switzerland customers is a copy of the owner’s passport, a note from the owner’s employer if relocating for work reasons and a copy of the owner’s flight itinerary if not traveling with your pet.
Moving Pets to Switzerland: About Out Service
Hamiltons National and International Removals deal with all aspects of pet export and import. All areas of quarantine, paperwork and injections are dealt with swiftly to make sure your pets are moved in comfort and with the minimum of distress caused to the animal. Also by dealing with all the paperwork and customs this allows you to get on with your move abroad. Hamiltons will make sure that your pets are transported in the appropriate aircraft, which has a fully pressurised and heated hold. If you are not travelling with your pets then Hamiltons will arrange for the animal to be collected or placed in quarantine for the necessary length of time.
If you wish to transport horses to Switzerland then Hamiltons have equine experts who will travel with the animals all the way. Horses are fed and provided with water every 3 to 4 hours and unloaded to exercise every 6 to 8 hours. The safety and comfort of the horses is our top priority and we only use safe and reliable transportation for the journey
Removals to Switzerland - click here for full information on our removals to Switzerland service, or contact us to discuss your move.
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