I am new to the forum and looking for some advice on where to live in Zurich. My husband and I are moving there in January with our 3 children (4 years, 18 months and 5 months old). We have 6 weeks temporary housing but need to find a permanent residence asap.
We are really keen to try and get a house rather than a flat (a hard task in Zurich I understand!). We have started searching around Horgen and Thalwil. Can anyone recommend any other areas for young families? I am a stay at home Mum so living somewhere with a good network of play dates etc is important!
Is there anywhere slightly outside that might be good? We have 2 cats that are used to outdoor space so a bit of a garden is a must! Commuting is not so much of a problem!
Look at Richterswil, it's very lovely, family friendly area, with a nice playground near the lake.
Thalwill is also a nice family area. Adliswil. Ruschlikon. Enge is a fantastic area, a bit expensive but with your budget, you might find something if you are lucky!
I just had a quick look at richterswil look at what you could get
There are lots of good family areas around Zurich that are more affordable than living in Zurich proper, don't fret. We live on the 'gold coast' side in Uetikon and love it here, great for families. Nearby Meilen is also nice. Both are very convenient to Zurich.