Sunday Funday

No work on Sunday, Funday

There are many things that are not permitted on Sundays here in Switzerland. They include:

• vacuuming
• Laundry
• Running a Dishwasher
• Mowing your lawn
• Washing your car
• Pulling weeds in your garden
• Pretty much all work whatsoever

As a result, most stores and businesses are closed on Sunday.  What are you supposed to do on Sundays in Switzerland?  Here’s a list:

• Hike (one of the most quintessentially Swiss activities)
• Ski (the other one)
• Boat
• Bike
• Have a drink at a cafe (the drink is often alcoholic), after church or otherwise
• Going to church not required or encouraged, but permitted for individuals to choose
• Spend time with your family
• Watch a movie
• Listen to music
• Enjoy a nice meal
• Enjoy the weather
• Enjoy not working

As an American, this is a very foreign concept. The up side, it is remarkably easy to get used to.