Inside Europe’s Most Expensive City🇨🇭

[@PeterSantenello]

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[@stormbear7330]

You can not draw comparisons between young America 248 years old and Switzerland culture formed in 1291 by an alliance of cantons. ❤🇨🇭

[@Irishkov]

Peter! I love your videos man but you piss me off! You're driving thru the beverly hills of Zurich but you have the camera pointed at your faces the whole damn time. You both have mics on so we can hear what you're saying without having to watch you say it. I want to see Zurich, not a couple of guys talking about it. I want to see what you're seeing. Get it?

[@jackroro7381]

@Peter, I think the blame on migrants for every bad thing, starting to sound cliché.. It starts to sound more like a planned thing, or manipulation by some media or politics. economy is going down they blaming on migrant, well what about government spending a lot of money on wars, does that bring the economy down? The war in Ukraine alone has cost over 100 billions in just 2 years. Or Covid politics which brought donw many small businesses. criminality increases they blame it on migrant, well what is it really true? does extreme poverty or people loosing jobs, or things getting too expensiv create criminality? I think so. so let's also look at the real people to blame who are the politicians. America was made great by migrants in some way. My point here is that everybody has to share the responsabilities, and most importantly, politicians who take those bad decisions

[@glorymanheretosleep]

Peter, go to Austria and then Denmark!

[@larsthomann3412]

Hey Peter. If you wanna make a video of summer, acitvity, party and chilling in Switzerland, let me know. A happy truth!😅 I life near Michaels place. Great area for all the mentioned keywords above.

[@davidnovotny7575]

Peter casually driving past my house in Zurich, while Im probably slacking off from work and watching one his vids

[@JebSpringfield]

Haha - in the act as I type!!

[@claudeschweizer3932]

same here but it was in the back of the camera. 😪 quiet hurtful...

[@UCz6ILzNzK6OHESFqfhpL6xw]

same lolll

[@AbrAhAdAbrA-111]

9:38 Fun fact: The Lindenhof is the 13th district, which is not marked on any map and is also home to the world headquarters of the Freemasons with the Prometheus Lodge

[@Zwingli-Was-Right-AHwasToo]

@@AbrAhAdAbrA-111not true. You can walk and visit the freemason lodge without any problem..... its the same like calling A.H a catholic while not understanding the "christianity" of Switzerland, Austria & Germany called "reformation" which many non-DACH people refer as the same thing like "protestantism" while Zwingli, Luther dismissed the wormserbible(ana-baptism/protestantism)........ its the same thing with Swiss or German "freemasonery", they are more of a group of Thulism who go against the principles of Anglo-saxon lodges etc.

[@susanhochstrasser4975]

The drug problem in Zurich back in the 80s and 90s was taken off the streets(Letten) and the needle park due to a few brave forward thinking physicians that were able to get the politicians to see that addiction is a disease and not a crime. The changing of the policy was instrumental in keeping health costs down and curbing the spread of HIV through the population. I am very proud that such a conservative country back then could be so innovative.

[@kallasusort2986]

Conservative or Controlled? What about George Soros - New World Order?

[@nerdybucky]

That's very true. I was there at the Letten back then and saw the misery for myself, people putting the needles into their veins in real live, it was just awful.

[@dalex6641]

IIRC the US also put Switzerland under heavy pressure to not enable their doctors to prescribe heroin to addicts, as part of their rehabilitation to society, because it directly went against the US “war on drugs” policy - which, in itself, was largely driven ideologically, not by money as Peter implied. As backdrop, this Swiss approach also derived from the Swiss judging that methadone treatment was a failure.

[@royale7620]

Or maybe promote a society and a system that makes u feel proud and not miserable so u dont have to look for happiness in the drug

[@vitor3386]

@@royale7620drugs is a personal decision in almost 100% of the cases. You can‘t expect others to have to always pay for your own bad choices. Help yes but keeping giving you everything sorry but I don‘t agree.

[@tr145k]

Michael is not just average local..he is smart and explain all really good

[@RobinCernyMitSuffix]

So... just an average local then?

[@paulturner9542]

Both guides in the Switzerland series so far have been absolute gentleman. Good representatives of the country.

[@teekanne15]

I agree but I would also love a style like he does in Apalachia where he just drives somewhere and gets in contact with people he meets and narrates his own impressions.

[@user-wv7rh9bl5i]

I so agree 🎉

[@saugatneupane3973]

I do agree. people from the country with best education.

[@nerdybucky]

@@teekanne15 Yep, that would be awesome, but most of us Swiss people in the countryside simply don't speak English that well. Edit: But I would love Peter trying to do a similar video like he did in the Apalachia mountains here in Switzerland, maybe he would find people on the streets that speak English well enough. Would be fun to see.

[@claudeschweizer3932]

word. havent seen the first one yet, but u could get a snob or a frustrated person, idk, just someone else. But u got a pretty good "gentleman"-swissguy. Nicely done MrGuide 🙂 very ballanced guy. he's a "thinker" as we'd say, a "thoughtful man", i like that ;D able to state a legit and deeper opinion, in not that many words - must be said - and without making one feel mocked in his/her own opinion

[@lonelyalaskan7208]

This is not just a travel channel ....This is a cultural documentary that makes me appreciate our planet and I will support this channel till I'm an old woman. 👍🥰🥰🥰

[@NurseVic-sy5nd]

Spot on mate.

[@nomastersnogods9303]

You go girl.

[@BroJohana]

@@NurseVic-sy5nd Amen!

[@olefella7561]

My man Peter.

[@KasraKasra-wu3ol]

Well said

[@enochasiedu7761]

Was in Switzerland in September and I must say it's easily the most beautiful and organized country I have ever visited. Absolutely love the country

[@TravelWithJHudson]

Thanks for visiting, it’s a lovely country.

[@MrWhitesidedj]

Your always welcome back.

[@SvetoslavBonev]

i guess you haven't been to Japan...

[@davidck1]

if you had any encounters with swiss police on the street please contact us

[@Ila_Aras]

proud to be swiss

[@Starrrgazer]

As a swiss citizen living in Bern (and longtime subscriber of your channel)I loved watching this video. Was very interesting to see Switzerland from a foreign perspective. Keep it up with your great work!

[@DanielleFoster.]

Would you move back there? Is there anything you miss so much, you want to go back? What didn't you like about living there? I've thought that I'd like to move to Switzerland so I'm very curious about first-hand experience. I hope life is treating you beautifully, anywhere you reside!

[@sitdowndogbreath]

Bern is the capital of Switzerland

[@binkyslapass1]

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT FENTANIL COMING TO EUROPE

[@Eggugat]

@@DanielleFoster. Bern is in Switzerland

[@nerdybucky]

@@binkyslapass1 We in Switzerland and Europe don't have the same Fentanyl problem as you guys have in the US. Simple as that.

[@zipfotoproductions]

I'm an Aussie that moved to Zürich for work, and for my Swiss wife to be nearer to her parents. There is certainly a cultural difference, but living in Switzerland has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. Once you learn how Swiss people 'tick' (pun intended), you'll find some really genuine, grounded, punctual people. This guy is a great ambassador for Switzerland - very well-spoken, Bravo! Great, informative video! 👍👍

[@CynthiaH.4163]

Agree!

[@hamidnikzad3812]

Bro you left sunny Australia to live in a cloudy Gray Switzerland 😂

[@kdogauch]

I’m also an Aussie that moved to Switzerland so that my Swiss wife could be closer to her family, now that we have young children. There are many big positives, but it’s a huge cultural and scenic difference to QLD Australia that I’m yet to adapt after 3 years. For me, the hardest things to let go of are huge areas of true wild nature that you can go camping in (alps are good in other ways), smiling and friendly people in public who like random chit-chat. Fresh fruit, veg and seafood / meats. Although, Raclette is now one of my favorites. Positives: insulated houses (better sleep), low tax, independent democratic political system and limited external influence, less noticeable drug problem.

[@Ila_Aras]

​@@hamidnikzad3812We get plenty of sun, perfect balance. It's not like the UK haha. Never too cold, and when it's too hot, that's when the sun is out in Summer and late spring.

[@xzonia1]

@@kdogauch Is it more affordable to live in Australia or Switzerland, based on your experience? Texan here. Just curious.

[@aleksandarnikolic317]

Just to add a few facts to this video (I live downtown Zürich): - The "needle park" was called Platzspitz and it was closed in 1992, so 32 years ago. - They passed by Odeon café, which Michael mentioned that it was LGTB (very much so between 70s and 90s; my former teacher, who is gay, from Basel used to drive there quite often, he told me a few years ago over drinks). It is divided nowadays into a restaurant/bar on the left, and pharmacy to the right. It used to be holistically a restaurant/bar and historical figures who went into and out of the place were Albert Einstein, Benito Mussolini, Mata Hari, Vladimir Lenin, James Joyce, Hermann Hesse, Tristan Tzara, and when in Zürich, also Ernest Hemingway. - Peter and Michael passed by ETH (Zürich's MIT). This is the place where Albert Einstein was teaching at. - Lindt chocolate bars are mainly made in Kilchberg, at the lake of Zürich. The factory is there and I made chocolate with my daughter and a chocolatier supporting us at Lindt the museum, which is right next to the manufacturing facilities in Kilchberg. Occasionally, certain products are made in France, Italy, or Germany and it will be written on the product by Swiss law (most of this is for foreign markets though), but the chocolate you saw them enjoying was 100% made in Kilchberg, Zürich, Switzerland! - Thanks to @picketf, it's been clarified that the CHF 9k for the construction worker is legit. The gentleman is actually an 'Asphaltbauer,' and there's plenty of asphalt in the video. Zürich's indeed the most diverse city in Switzerland. Thanks to both you guys!Thanks to @picketf, I just found out that the CHF 9k for the construction worker is legit. The gentleman is actually an 'Asphaltbauer,' and there's plenty of asphalt in the video.

[@picketf]

The 9k a month is specifically for "Asphaltbauer" it's a profession with limitations, you can't work it 12 months a year and it has health risks in inhaling the fumes. That is off-set by higher salary. The salary is on point though, for Walzenfahrer (a specialized Asphaltbauer) it even starts at 12k a month. Highly depends on how many years you've worked it and how proficient you are.

[@aleksandarnikolic317]

​@@picketf The "construction worker" in the video was asked, "How much are you making a month, 5k, 6k, 4k?" The answer was CHF 9k, which was surprising to me as well. What you wrote seems absolutely legit, and I wasn't aware of this. Thanks for sharing this info, I’ll update my original post accordingly.

[@atilaneves76]

Geneva is the most diverse city in Switzerland

[@aleksandarnikolic317]

@@atilaneves76 I asked ChatGPT: What is the most diverse city in Switzerland? ChatGPT said: ChatGPT The most diverse city in Switzerland is Zurich. It is the largest city in the country and has a significant international population. Zurich is a major financial and cultural hub, attracting people from all over the world for work, education, and tourism. The city has a high proportion of foreign-born residents, with a large percentage of its population coming from other European countries, as well as from Asia, Africa, and the Americas. In addition to its cultural diversity, Zurich is known for being cosmopolitan, with a rich mix of languages, cuisines, and cultural events. It hosts international organizations, businesses, and academic institutions, further contributing to its global atmosphere. Other Swiss cities, such as Geneva and Basel, also have significant international communities due to their roles in diplomacy, finance, and industry, but Zurich remains the most diverse overall.

[@nons2e]

@@aleksandarnikolic317 Take it from a Swiss that knows both cities well. it depends what diverse means to chat gpt but if it is about the origins of the resident population, Geneva and even Lausanne are way more diverse than Zürich.

[@kanalhopper9125]

I (German) had to smile when your companion mentioned the unpunctual trains from Germany. You have a very interesting channel, I will watch more.

[@xman4un]

Genau, was ist dass denn mit der DB und gewonlich verspattung (Ich bin einer Ami, entschuldigung! 😉) Why have the DB's punklichkeit deteriorated so much in recent years??

[@kanalhopper9125]

@@xman4un @ The lack of DB punctuality comes from a radical downsizing of rail infrastructure since the 1990s. This downsizing is just part of a bigger picture of bad decision making in German politics and corporations which led to the resurfacing of the „sick man of Europe“-headline in international media.

[@devmarkk]

He probably never heard about Trenitalia

[@Aaron-dg1ir]

@@devmarkkItaly is worse but i always was this way. German Trains were known for their good Standard years ago

[@saferugdev8975]

@@xman4un we had more than 2 decades of presidents of the ministry of transport who were deeply rooted in car centric lobbies

[@PhantomOfDarkness]

what I love about switzerland is how easily accessible it is as a tourist. you want to visit a random village in the mountains with 2 people living there? just take a train and theres regular service operating. you want to be in the city but stay in the countryside? just a short 10 minute ride. it's such a quiet and orderly society..the fresh air cleanses you. it really does feel like you're in a world like no other.

[@mike496]

Public transport will take you almost everywhere either by bus, train or mountain railway.

[@anairenemartinez165]

Because it is a tiny country.

[@KingofInterns]

​​@@mike496still need a car for spontaneous trip making unless you want to take 3 hours to get somewhere when car can do it in 40 mins Plus repair works are conducted on weekend so one doesnt benefit from the "efficient" system unless you commute to work. I went from being anti-car to getting car inside 2 years of moving here 10 years ago

[@19bendunk]

There is many tiny countries around the world that don't have it like the Swiss, that not an excuse, defently not in 2024​@@anairenemartinez165

[@CEO_of_FISH]

@@KingofInterns it takes longer to drive to zermatt then taking the train. same with luzern and bern

[@zabzab6128]

As a swiss it was very intresting and Michael has a great perspective of the current situation and he seems very genuine and open. It was a great video to watch, well done!

[@EagleHawk175]

Bro, this channel is so underrated. I love this kind of Journalism! The content is down to earth and Peter seems to genuinly want to understand how countries/regions work. I also really enjoy the "raw" editing, no excessive filters, no overdramatic music, simply raw shots of interesting conversations and the surroundings. This down to earth journalism is a rare gem nowadays and greatly appreciated. :)

[@PaulTrebor]

I like his videos a lot, but they're not journalism. He never double-checks any of the claims made by the people he accompanies or meets on the street. No focus on specific issues, no apparent background research.

[@_Super_Hans_]

3.3 million subs = underrated apparently

[@frankcaratti]

he talks to ordinary people to get their point of view, its as simple as that

[@Revival_Channel]

@@EagleHawk175 underrated with 3,3 million subscribers?

[@dijanabrkic5167]

Its starting to be a bit right wing propaganda. His biased. I watch it and I like it, but he could do a better job, like he did in the beginning (having an open mind and not dragging in your beliefs in, whatever they might be)

[@abu174buono]

As a swiss, I can only say, well done both of you

[@nudawn110]

ptr, youve turned into a school girl

[@queue555]

Why are the Swiss so athiests?

[@larsthomann3412]

Why atheists? Can you confirm i any way, that god exists? Something he made? A lot of swiss ppl belive in science. There the results are given, or touchable… So far i can remember i never saw something what god made… Nor even me :-)…. My parents are my “designers”

[@m.a.6478]

@@queue555 That's a very good question. A would not describe myself as an atheist but I go to church only a few times a year. Most people nowadays look at religion as something private. Most of us share a humanist tradition which is rooted in christian religion but are not dogmatic in any way. I would describe this as liberalism. One very important influence was Napoléon during the Helvetic Republic when church and state were separated. Most believe in a "higher power" but are torn between science and belief.

[@leptir7110]

Crkva mora biti odvojena od države

[@greenlight2323]

My parents are kurdish. I was born in austria. I lived in germany and obviously in austria for many years. The reason why people are more respectful with the swiss police than anywhere else i was, is because they are respectful to you. They are very polite, obviously they vote 85% for the rightwing parties but they don't show that during their shift. They are Professionals and very calm.

[@nimeshsompura]

Thanks Peter for the upload. Your content is the most authentic and informative. Absolutely love watching it.

[@dannyinda813]

100% Agree.. Its so crazy what you learn about other countries and say some things should be done here in the usa. Props to California, for starting the laws that prohibits things like fake coloring in foods being available to kids. We should have this as a universal law in the states, so many have no idea how bad artificial colors are for them. Then you hear people from other countries saying "Americans are bigger"

[@christycarpio647]

Once again, Thank you to Peter for bringing independent journalism and connecting people. Be well and stay safe!

[@anairenemartinez165]

Videos are friendly chats with resident citizens, maybe documentary, not journalism.

[@namibrecordentertainmentco8193]

The most beautiful thing about him is respect to other people's culture

[@DaveVargas90012]

Beautiful rich clean old country the cradle of Europe. Bravo Switzerland ❤

[@garvielloken4114]

Made business with the nazis while officially staying neutral.

[@WIISTERIAAAAAAA]

@garvielloken4114 so what?

[@plejades]

great guy youre walking around with!

[@lusolte]

Super interesting guy you walked with 🎉

[@StefanRusi]

Thanks for giving the world such an objective look into our beautiful country of Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@TOCC50]

Roger Federer

[@bjornandkarenbrown9499]

Your metaphor of the muddy boots is absolutly on point. This is a huge issue in Canada and many other countries. Please keep up these great videos.

[@CreakyCricket]

What an accent. Here and there a bit of Australia, Liverpool, and Austria.

[@Baltzy24]

I read this comment before watching, and I didn't think you would be as spot on as you are. Lol

[@mjngp]

It kind of sound lil bit of South African too

[@CreakyCricket]

@@Baltzy24 Thank you. I'm partly deaf so maybe I have to listen harder to understand people.

[@Claudia-ie3gu]

Naw ​@@mjngp

[@efogg3]

I noticed that also

[@marcokalle2452]

Regarding addiction: I like how Gabor Maté approaches it, by not asking "why the addiction", but asking "why the pain". Addiction, be it to drugs, alcohol, gambling, internet, sex, work, shopping (I could go on and on), is almost always a way to escape from a deep pain inside. For those who are interested I highly recommend Gabor Maté's book called "In The Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction"

[@markmuller7962]

I agree, there's a lot of coping with pain but there's also a lot of undiagnosed ADHD people out there which are naturally prone to addiction due to a chronic lack of dopamine

[@AndxxNatalie]

Yes, absolutely fantastic book!

[@SteveF2025]

Gabor is one of the slimiest people on the net. Steer clear of- look at what his policies have done to downtown Vancouver

[@m420-nd1if]

​@@SteveF2025 He isn't a politician so how is he responsible for policies? You are probably a vile genocidal maniac that doesn't like that a Holocaust survivor calls out the current Holocaust.

[@ranDOMreSERVEaCCount]

mate, the reasons why people get addicted are diverse, but once a human is addicted there doesnt need to be some "pain", the body and the mind will ask for more of the drug no matter how happy and pain free you are

[@k_viss]

Absolutely loved my time in Zurich and all of Switzerland one of my favorite places on the planet. Great video

[@miqotesoulia8620]

the people this guy meets is always so genuine and REAL. another amazing video. thanks!

[@Gsp_in_NYC]

This one is so good from the first minute. Well done.

[@TOCC50]

I’m eating dark chocolate 🍫 Toblerone right now.

[@minimcewen]

Great video...cracks me up just as you said, "rougher side of Zurich", you drive past a barber shop with a BMW, Bentley, and a Mercedes in the parking lot. Nice city...on the bucket list..

[@chuckw2236]

What a wonderful and insightful host you chose for this episode!

[@lilymaisie]

May I add he's very handsome 😀

[@TOCC50]

I’m 47

[@claudiabettina]

@@lilymaisie Of course. That's all part of the charm.😜🍁

[@caine79]

Great vids as always, never thought you would come to my city. As a foreigner that has been living in ZH for 10 years now, I can tell you this is one of the top places to live in. No stress, no gangs, no robbery, no stress driving, no stares etc The whole country is magical, you can enjoy every season of the year

[@whitefishfins]

If you have the cash... 🙂... you have to have that.

[@figa5567]

@@whitefishfins you get it by living here. I mean even a supermarket cashier is making ~50k/year which is plenty to rent your own apartment solo (no kids). Most other countries would only pay enough to share a flat with multiple people in such conditions. So not sure I get where you're coming from. Yes, you have to work, but that's basically it.

[@whitefishfins]

@@figa5567 Just commenting on the expenses or cost of living in Zurich without commenting on incomes. It is just different, and I know that you are correct - the wages are also much higher in CH to compensate. I am just aware that if coming from somewhere else, there could be "sticker shock" and certain things are more costly (owning, running, storing, and parking a vehicle, for example). I am also aware that there are places in other countries (IE USA) where the costs of things are generally lower, but wages are so low - without benefits, and with no support networks (healthcare) such that relatively speaking, life is actually more of a grind-house in these low-cost places... Whatever... I am only making a basic observation of the high cost of ZH and CH in general... it is not a critique so much as a pedestrian observation - and not with much import.

[@figa5567]

@@whitefishfins No worries, was just confused :) A good point is that such high cost of living makes it very hard to live here if your income isn't local. For example if you work remotely for a different country, your business sells abroad, or in some way competes with outer markets. Perfect example is youtubers/streamers.

[@Lillhonga]

Tack!

[@JustMuhamet]

Perfect Vid for Switzerland 🇨🇭, thanks again Peter 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@mama_say67]

Thanks @Peter Santenello 😊 another great video. I’ve been to Zurich and I’m glad to reminisce through your journey. I appreciate the insight on the happenings in Switzerland 🇨🇭 Thank You!!! ☺️

[@carolburke9153]

I always thought of Switzerland as the ideal place ...we find it has it's problems like anywhere else. Thankyou peter for another interesting video .❤

[@Holidayandmore]

awesome job representing my birth city! hope you show more of Switzerland and our culture!

[@dressblues9510]

Peter, I’ve been watching your channel for sometime now, and all of you messages about each place you have visited provides a authentic look into how ppl live, work, and play, but seemingly trying to improve their personal life as well. All cultures are different, and I’m glad you pointed out in this video that it is important for ppl to love, understand, and appreciate a culture “they” are moving into.

[@delacatudalyouaretheanswer8119]

From the bottom of my heart welcome to our Limmat-city in CH, Peter:) This was an incredible Video Peter & Michael! Thank you so much for coming to Zürich! I love your channel and looking forward seeing more of your adventures. And Michael, "hammer gsi! Uf de Punkt bracht und soooo sympathisch! Thank you Michael:)

[@aosunshine71]

I’ve loved the Switzerland videos! Did not know much at all about their culture. I’ve been very impressed and can’t wait to visit!

[@olinator9676]

@@aosunshine71 It is good for visitimg only

[@milamaus32]

I cant believe it, the intro is filmed in my small town. So sad i missed you. Would have loved to show you the swiss countryside.

[@PeterSantenello]

Great place you live in!

[@casicadaminuto1]

Adliswil, eh? Hello, neighbor!

[@ctobin22]

we were in Zurich over the summer and we loved it so much. Trains and cable cars were amazing to get around the city and the mountains...

[@nolandderlugner1351]

Thx for visiting

[@zaram131]

Same here. I loved it.

[@ctobin22]

@@nolandderlugner1351 we will be back next year again ....😀

[@flo2677]

@@ctobin22 Glad you like it, where are you from btw?

[@ctobin22]

@@flo2677 I am from Austin Texas. We would be back in Switzerland next year and love to connect with local Swiss person to better experience the country

[@countryman569]

I like it when he says " Absolutely " confidence ❤

[@RevAnon1776]

Peter is a machine! Keep the great content coming my man! 💪🏼

[@kades3568]

I love this man’s beautiful perspective on all things. Thank you for making a video with him!

[@PiotrMys]

nice in-depth look at my beloved country and city of Zurich. Well done.

[@kailashpradhan7452]

I lived in zurich for a year as an exchange student [architecture@ETH] in ’87. Coming from an architecture school in India [cept], and my home in sikkim, it was all new and exciting but a bit stiff at times. i felt more at ease with the ticinese and italians. over time i’ve developed a deep respect for the swiss and their integrity. it shows in everything thing they do, especially in the governance system that they’ve evolved over time. so glad to have had that opportunity to live there as a college kid. gestalt experience seeing the blue and white trams:)

[@mokisan]

Are you in Swiss still. How is it

[@kailashpradhan7452]

i was there for just a year in ’87 and haven't been back since. I live in my home town in gangtok, sikkim now. i’ve become more aware of whats happening in the world around me since then and realise just how good the swiss system is and works. Kinda unbelievable when I compare it to the state of affairs where i’m from. i’ve come to the conclusion that honesty / integrity is foundational to do anything of quality and i don't know how we can change that mindset. Switzerland is a classic example of what is possible if you have an honest society. Handwork too of course.

[@mokisan]

@kailashpradhan7452 Thanks for the honest and detailed answer 🙂

[@philippesteindl3356]

Forests are nearly always owned in Switzerland, usually by the Burgergemeinde of a nearby Village. But Switzerland offers anyone to walk all forests for free and with no barriers, as long as you stick to the tracks (of which there are a real many, also free and open).

[@brianmooney2654]

Amazing community spirit to tackle this huge task. Congratulations to all those volunteers. Bet it was fun and most of all satisfying.

[@goldmarie5918]

Peter in my city!! 💙 With a based tourguide! Loved it & Thank you two.

[@PeterSantenello]

Thank you!

[@khakshouriify]

Switzerland started treating addiction like a disease. People get their medication from their physician. In other words it’s not just harm reduction but proper treatment. And that is the only way these people can be reintegrated into society, instead of having to hussle all day long

[@vicm6561]

Well if we closed the border , did a btpetter job at the ports weren’t flying illegals in and giving them money , food, housing and medical care we might be able to afford to do that ! Until then we are 36 Trillion in debt !

[@redwolfexr]

The US has programs that use similar drugs (the synthetics mentioned) as a treatment - but the court controls and runs them as a criminal system with inmates instead of a doctor/patient system. (pretty much impossible in the US unless you are wealthy due to how poorly our medical system works since both the insurance AND the medical providers are all "for profit." So you may beat the drug, but you have a nice felony record and still can't get a job.

[@mariannepagliaccina]

I'm swiss and yes some get a treatment but a huge majority not. During the last three days the News talked about the huge increase of crack consummation. It is a problem even if smaller city than Zürich Bern Lausanne and Geneva.

[@ButterFadeGolf]

None of it works. Trust me. Theres only one way to change. Its not relying on the gubament ....anywhere in the world for any problem.

[@tkautzor]

​@@mariannepagliaccinacrack consumption is spreading at an alarming rate and because authorities are not criminalizing like it was done in the U.S. it will continue to do so.

[@MissRed92837]

Once again, an awesome video. Well made. I love your videos. Especially the ones about Switzerland, my home country I miss a lot! 🇨🇭❤

[@Flossy_tops]

I’m British and worked in Zurich for a short time during the mid 80’s and loved my time there. I made many friends…. I used to visit an English bar, and the moment anyone heard your accent they would rush over to speak with you. Their opening line was “are you English, can I speak with you so I can practice my English” … Sometimes it got a little tiresome, but I was happy to chat…. Switzerland is a beautiful country and I “will” be back to visit soon with my partner

[@mokisan]

That's cute! Haha 😊

[@williamd1891]

Oliver Twist pub I assume.

[@malcolmsedaca]

Beautiful interaction. Thank you both.

[@analeyolivas466]

Thank you so much! I get to see Switzerland, from the Philippines!

[@ljc1821]

I loved zurich, lauterbrunnen...switzerland! Beautiful, quiet, clean. ❤

[@sandrineroesch8706]

Thank you! And come back anytime 💗🇨🇭

[@ljc1821]

@@sandrineroesch8706 ❤️

[@danobrien9925]

Thanks for the great weekly videos Peter 🙏 Michael is such an amazing human

[@theagemini]

I always watched your videos when you were travelling through the rural areas of the USA and laughed when I saw the notification of this video. Born and raised in Switzerland, near Zurich 🤝

[@lehoskate]

What an amazing guide! Very well spoken, smart, and most importantly has a very well balanced view of things.

[@marksmit7864]

Totally agree!

[@gardencity3558]

This talk about people comming into the country and not sharing the values of that country is a good one. Glad you're bringing it up Peter even though it may be controversial to some.

[@DT-123]

Everyone just wants free stuff so go to the countries giving out the most free stuff

[@Gojimaru]

@@DT-123 Especially the ones from Africa.

[@MFYouTube683]

It’s not as much of a problem as in other countries in Europe. We have the highest percentage of any European with a migrant background. We’re seeing great integration overall for two reasons: 1. We don’t have these huge urban areas where the problems just accumulate or at least very few of them, 2. Most of the migrants we get are from neighbouring countries. The difference to Sweden is obvious.

[@flavioc5389]

@@MFKZbin683the biggest problem in Europe is immigration from Africa and Muslim countries.

[@erock33]

Guy was pretty diplomatic with his answer but unfortunately that isn't going to stop the cultural change that will occur, and definitely not for the better. They need a Melei or Trump as a leader.

[@Siini6]

In 2019, I spent three weeks in the U.S., mostly in California, but also in Phoenix, Arizona, and I was shocked by the prices of products. Normally, when you travel to another country from Switzerland, everything feels much cheaper compared to our prices, but that doesn’t seem to be the case in the U.S. anymore. I was also shocked by the large number of homeless people. We spoke with some locals, and they mentioned that this is a big problem the U.S. is facing right now. In Switzerland, it’s much harder to end up homeless. In the U.S., even hardworking people can become homeless simply because they can’t pay their bills anymore. This leads to another problem: without a sense of future or hope, many of these people turn to drugs as an escape from their reality. As long as the social system doesn't improve, prices continue to rise, and more jobs are lost, the situation will not get better.

[@rallsz]

Thank you Peter for upload, pls don’t stop making eye opening videos like this. It’s very insightful and educational

[@marypatpeterson1963]

Michael thank you for showing us your beautiful country. Your thoughts are shared by many no matter which country we are from. Your input was wonderful. ❤

[@user-ww2it5eo2u]

Once again a great video, Peter. Always enjoying your content. Please make one on Greece! Such an interesting place and people. Best wishes from our corner in the Balkans!

[@Dakot76]

Peter I love your videos! I found you about six months ago and I’ve watched all most all your videos. You have changed my perspective on so many cultures. In the end we are all human and you do such a good job on showing that politics don’t matter. We are all brothers and sisters of the human race. Keep up the great work!!

[@pirateslife4me]

I wait ready to pounce when these vids drop! I love the content and style, and I'm thankful for every one of the stories

[@lovelyday04]

So interesting! Glad you made a two part series, but still wish to see more, like into the remote villages in the valleys talking to locals along the way. Great video!

[@paesku]

Thank you @PeterSantenallo for this beautiful and honest video about my home town. And special thanks to Michael who did a great job on representing Switzerland ❤

[@NinaEnglishCZ]

So great to see you in Europe and what a nice guy to give you a tour! I am 46 like him and share many of his views. Really enjoyed this episode! Thank you, Peter. Excited to learn more about Switzerland. Are you doing other European countries too? It would be fantastic to see you in my country, the Czech Republic. 🇨🇿

[@JoshWrigley-r3c]

10:50 some of the most insightful & intelligent conversation I’ve ever heard! Brilliantly articulated Peter! Everyone needs to hear & consider this…

[@dunbar555]

welcome to my country Peter. I love your US videos

[@MikeTheRepublican]

You love seeing my ghetto country 😂😂.. I saw Switzerland clean 🧼 streets lol I said yeah that will never happen

[@mistyalmodovar4977]

Pop

[@WinchestersuperX]

Im from austria and i work in switzerland great people great work and greater money lol

[@vkdrk]

This is exactly what people say when they move from Slovakia to Austria 🇦🇹🙂😊

[@Keith-i8p]

I enjoyed this video very much. As someone who worked many years for a Swiss-based company in Canada alongside Swiss colleagues hearing the Swiss-German dialect 8 hours a day and having visited Switzerland numerous times in the '80s, I find the the accent of this Swiss guy very interesting. He does sound more Australian than Swiss. When I think of the Schweizerdeutsch I think of people with impeccable English (better than most Canadians or Americans) but with a Distinct accent that was (is?) a "sing-songy" German instead of the more guttural German spoken in Northern Germany. Great to see that Switzerland is as beautiful as I remember it.

[@domk2993]

Peter - you’re a Legend bro! I think it’s dope how you travel and show different perspectives and cultures! Nothing in the world beats traveling and seeing the world!

[@dishy1939]

Thanks Peter. I love traveling with you & your guests. Switzerland has it right. Live & let live.

Loved the video. And resonated so much with me. I am a "young" Gen Xer as well. I came to Switzerland almost 20 years ago, and lived for over 15 years in Zürich. You drove through my old stomping grounds. Switzerland is a beautiful country with extraordinary people. Like everywhere else in the world the middle class is getting squeezed, but overall Switzerland gave me every opportunity I could have wished for, and I am grateful to not have squandered it. Proudly I was naturalized 3 years ago. My wife and I since moved to the Lavaux area from the previous video, and now we enjoy that that little slice of heaven.

[@phil475]

you got to come to Ticino now, Peter!

[@eugeniebreida]

YES!! I want to experience the Italian Swiss people, please.

[@LordApophis100]

Swiss people also said no to day light saving/summer time, yet the government introduced it 3 years later to keep in sync with neighbouring countries.

[@Steve-318]

That isn't democratic but sounds like it was forced by the EU authority. I have no idea, but it wouldn't surprise me.

[@LordApophis100]

@ For once I guess not. That was about a decade before the EU was founded. The main reasoning probably was, that having Switzerland 1h behind all neighbouring countries 6 months of a year would be too confusing.

[@MeRawhide]

​@@Steve-318Switzerland is not an eu country. So eu has no authority in swiss decision making. Switzerland is part of Schengen agreement that is about free travel inside Schengen area. This really is not that hard Steve

[@peterheggs512]

This was in 1981, introduced by the European Commission. Switzerland didn't want it, but it caused economic issues so it followed a few years later. Now the EU wants to change it again... (has been changed forth and back already a couple of times between the first and the second world war). Idk, sometimes I wonder

[@tts8361]

@@MeRawhide Besides Schengen, there are quite a few bilateral agreements between the EU and Switzerland, ranging from participation in the single market, agricultural regulations, refugee and asylum rules, all the way down to veterinary regulation. Due to having guillotine clauses in those agreements (i.e. if you cancel one agreement, all the others will become void as well), Switzerland can't back out of any of them without losing access to their most important market. Therefore Switzerland, just like Norway or Iceland, is more or less forced to follow EU regulation, if they don't want to commit economic suicide.

[@julscosta7313]

Great video! It was nice to see my hometown from a different perspective. I’d like to offer a few clarifications: I believe direct democracy plays a significant role in our mindset. Because we can actively influence laws and regulations, we’re generally more willing to accept them (even if they’re not our personal favorites). After all, they’re backed by the majority, so we view them as an agreement among everyone to keep society running smoothly. In my opinion, social control isn’t a major issue. Most people tend to live and let live. They don’t really mind how others go about their lives. The only time it becomes a problem is when someone is perceived to be cheating the system or breaking the rules that we collectively agreed upon. In those instances, people are more likely to take issue.

[@BrianGreene-rn9uz]

I f'en love Switzerland and would live there if I could afford it, been 3 times and based in Basel but spend time in the mountains as my wife's brother married a Swiss lady and their family owns a cabin in the mountains so lucky, also spend a new years break in Grindelwald, best New Years I have had. We have just as nice mountains in New Zealand but the Swiss alps it is like a fairytale, it really is with old log cabins sprinkled around and going above these villages looking down at night you literally think you are in a fairytale. Just everything about Switzerland seem right.

[@MsMesem]

NZ alpes are over grown hills with very little accessible true alpine environment. Pretty but with no alpine culture and apart from Fiordland not majestic .

[@MsMesem]

NZ alpes are over grown hills with very little accessible true alpine environment. Pretty but with no alpine culture and apart from Fiordland not majestic .

[@eddenoy321]

When everything seems about right, scratch the surface a little and you will find that it is not.

[@silkekoehlmann4188]

KZbin Kanal von Sean Hross Giureh-G.I.U.R.E.H:" The Swiss Beast. The Home of the Devil " bringt Licht ins Dunkel !

[@BrianGreene-rn9uz]

​@@eddenoy321 Not compared to New Zealand- the P (meth) capital of the world, the highest youth suicide in the developed world, child abuse and neglect is off the charts, in 5 years before I left I had 2 cars stolen and 5 broken windows (Armagh Street, Christchurch for any Kiwis). All countries have warts but if you are comparing what the brochures show you to what is under the surface then New Zealand takes the cake.​ "What's behind New Zealand's shocking youth suicide rate?" BBC, "Making meth: how New Zealand's knack for 'P' turned into a homebaked disaster" Guardian, "According to UNICEF, New Zealand has one of the worst rates of child abuse in the developed world." I call my home of New Zealand a mudguard, shiny on top but shitty underneath.

[@isabellamariabordoni7840]

Love my Country, Zurich where I am born, raised and live. Agree with it being overcrowded. Thank you for mentioning the money boots which unfortunately have becme reality in Switzerland. Well done with this great discussion bringing awareness of the plus and minus.

[@Roy-w2o3f]

Your country is a beautiful amazing safe place to live...Very safe place..Hardly any crimes and killings in comparison to the U.S...Be proud of it...I would..❤

[@piner74]

@@Roy-w2o3f Yes, compared to other countries, Switzerland is doing well, but there is more and more crime and many people no longer feel as safe as they did 10 or 15 years ago. I grew up in Zurich and unfortunately have to say that many things have changed for the worse with the mass immigration.

[@Rainy_Day12234]

@@Roy-w2o3fViolent crime is concentrated in a few inner cities in the United States, the rest of the country crime is among the lowest in the world.

[@deirdremurphy8640]

Hi Peter, You travel so much of Europe and America, please give a thought to Ireland, I would love to show you around, I am 3 hours from Dublin and I could show you the down south if another person showed you up East of Ireland (Kildare, Dublin Louth) and you could also get someone to show you Northern Ireland and tell you about the history of the 1916 Easter Rising and how Brexist has effected our country, I discovered your videos a few months ago and binged so many of them, you show cultures and communities so the world can see, Keep up the great work and please consider Ireland at some stage, we might be a small island but we have some amazing history and stories, Thanks, Deirdre

[@rajenwilliams]

Thank you,Peter, for another great look into Switzerland. For many of us, this is our first exposure to this country and its People. Keep going, Brother.

[@m97120]

They guy's accent is very interesting. He doesn't have a typical Swiss accent, even for someone who speak really well. If he learned mostly from movies you'd think his accent would be closer to an American accent, with Hollywood dominating the industry. But he sounds almost like he's trying to speak British with a heavy Swiss accent mixed in, which then turns out to sound almost South African. Interesting...

[@goldenretriever6261]

If I didn't know I'd guess he was a South African living in England

[@AirNava]

That's why i think is he satan and he lives in Switzerland 🇨🇭 🤔 this video is about him just talking and walking around not showing anything 😂

[@nico5179]

I visited Zurich and traveled to the Swiss alps in September. It was amazing, very clean, felt safe, it reminded me of Japan in some way but with a European vibe. Hope it stays that way.

[@Czechbound]

Thank you Michael for being a great host for Peter and all of us. Great to hear your perspective on a great country. I worked in Switzerland in 2000, and I was very sad to leave. A beautiful place

[@annaflor66]

The land in Switzerland is divided into farmland, woodland etc and land you can build on (all decided by the authorities) - so the cornfield you saw on the outskirts of zurich is probably in the farmland zone and therefore isn’t worth as much as building land. Without restrictions we wouldn’t have any green zones throughout Switzerland- lack of space is a challenging issue nowadays

[@hitchwainwright7516]

Underrated comment. Thanks. Every inch of Switzerland belongs to a zone, that defines how it can be used. So the farmer outside of Zurich was not ploughing his billion dollar ground. His land is in the agricultural zone at 2 francs/square meter. If it was in building zone it would be 3000. Population pressure forces states to change zones from agricultural to building. This made some farmers change from Massey Ferguson to Ferrari. But it‘s rare.

[@Order66onlibs]

Actually, the space issue is due to outside population growth. We need to return back to natural growth rather than needing non-Europeans.

[@Winsjayne]

I’m a Brit and I love going to Switzerland. Mostly for the awesome mountains. Lovely country.

[@nejcpilih]

Big up, Michael. I'm the same. Paying my groceries at the cashier (person) and not on the electronic/automatic one 🙌💪

[@scmay29]

Eventually they have only a couple manned checkouts and many self-checkouts...you can self checkout in 5 minutes or wait in line for 20 at the manned ones

[@bibermen]

2:58 not 20 years! Platzspitz the Needle Park was 1986-1992

[@JoelinoPT]

Yeah. But it's a common mistake. Even myself. i'm younger and when I want to mention early 90's i say 20 years ago more times than i want to admit 😅

[@barbararuthschatzmann8078]

Oh! I thought as well that it was about 20 years ago. 😅 Maybe we’re just denying getting older. 😏

[@bibermen]

@@barbararuthschatzmann8078 YOU are getting older! I just celebrated my 20th birthday. For the 26th time.

[@bibermen]

And in my opinion, Switzerland did a great job with its drug policy afterwards. At least as far as heroin is concerned.

[@angela_tarantulas]

Yes! I remember Platzspitz and Letten, when I walked by as a child. One never forgets these images 😢

[@stephenpoe2037]

Things are never as expected ! Thanks for sharing !

[@boomerangfishact6754]

That was a great talk. I am a German-American and have worked for a while in Switzerland. Peter, your videos have such an important message. I love them.

[@HooRideHooBang]

It was the biggest Needle Park to be honest,throughout Europe back in the 90's

[@brianpaulmasters2396]

Michael seems like a real nice guy with a great attitude. I’d love to grab a drink with him on my next visit to Zurich.

[@barbararuthschatzmann8078]

Peter and Michael: Well done! It was interesting to hear Michael‘s perspective. How he perceives things. I agree on many topics.

[@aaronmueller5542]

Wow, I was daydreaming about this day. The day you come to Switzerland and now it actually has happened. I really hope you come to Basel too

[@albertos_peaceful_journey]

Cant stress how important these conversations are. Peter, you are doing amazing work brother. Difficult conversations require patience, empathy & logic; you display all of these.

[@JoelSmith-xl1uk]

Always a good morning. When Peter drops a banger

[@maxahissou7574]

It really is! It's like meditation.

[@roshirahmati1603]

Thank you Michael for showing your beautiful country! Peter thank you for making it always happen and thanks your wife for the editing it. 🙏🏼

[@argentum_on_glass]

You guys just passed the spot entering the city 5min from my place . I actually work at the Opera house you have walked by. It's always fun to hear what Americans discover about the swiss, and when they see some small but important differences to compare to their home. lovely video ! well done. Enjoy switzerland to the max.

[@lisaulrich8549]

I was a military dependent in the 80s, and every time we were stationed in Germany and Italy, we were told that we were guests and to behave like guests. Loved traveling through Switzerland! Beautiful country❤

[@theurbanfatkidmusic]

Peter this is one of the best vids ive ever watched from you. So truthful and to the point of the world right now

[@BoskoStupar]

Michael did a very good job of presenting Zürich and Switzerland pretty much like I see it. Thanks to both Michael to being a good host and Peter for making these decent videos :)