Useful Links
We provide these links as a service to our members and those who use the AIWC as a resource. Please note that the contents of the individual sites are controlled by the named individual organizations listed below. By visiting these sites, you will leave the AIWC website and our area of responsibility.
Please click on the subjects below to be taken to that list. Note, clicking the title of the links will take you to directly to the website.
Switzerland
The Swiss Portal
Information and laws for people living in Switzerland.
Information about Switzerland
This site has a lot of information about Switzerland: its cantons, its geography, its history, its legal system, its political system, etc.
How to get a Swiss Driver's License
Information from the Swiss government on getting a Swiss driver's license in the Lausanne area for the Canton of Vaud.
Click here for required documents for exchanging a foreign license.
Lausanne and Local Region
Lausanne: Official City Website
Check out this site for informaton about upcoming events, and for Lausanne news.
The Lac Leman (Lake Geneva) Region
Information about the region around Lac Leman.
Getting Around
Swiss Trains and Travel
This is the official site of Swiss trains. But it is also handy to use when planning a route from the nearest public transport to your destination because it includes the public transport times as well as the transfer times.
Lausanne Buses and Metro
The official Lausanne region public transport map. It includes timetables for each bus/metro route.
Lausanne Tourism
Lausanne tourism at its best. Interesting things to do and places to see in the area.
My Switzerland
A Swiss dedicated travel site. Includes destinations and what to do there, accommodations and how to get there.
Swiss Route Planner
Need to figure out how to get around Switzerland? Check out this site.
Forums and Information
English Forum
A Swiss forum in English that discusses a wide range of topics. For example how much to tip hairdressers.
Glocals
Information on activities in Switzerland's major cities including Lausanne.
Angloinfo
Life in and around Geneva in English. Good resource if you are planning on spending the day in Geneva.
International Link
International Link is a non-profit organization that seeks to facilitate the integration of foreign businesses and expats into the local environment.
Here are some examples of upcoming events - see their website for further information:
NETWORKING LUNCHEON FOR ENTREPENEURS
WELCOME DAY WORKSHOP FOR INFORMATION ABOUT REGION
GOSPEL WORKSHOP
La Maison de la Femme(In French)
The AIWC clubhouse is located in their building.An organization supporting women and families in the Canton of Vaud. They also provide legal assistance. Visit their website to see the organizations they are supporting.
Expat Finder
Free one stop website for people preparing to move for working and living overeseas. Compare service providers, find relocation services, insurances, finance and more...
Parents and Children
Kid's Connection
The goal of the Kids Connection is to help international families with young children in the greater Lausanne area. Here you will find a compilation of information for parents and kids alike.
Expat Moms in Switzerland forum
This group is for those expat moms living in or moving to Switzerland who want to converse with others in a similar situation.
Lausanne Moms
Helpful information for moms with kids of all ages.
Lausanne Kids
This newsgroup is especially for English-speaking families living in the Lausanne area.
Document to download: 
AIWC Mums and Mums to Be
If you are pregnant, a new mother, or a mother of small children, this document may be of use to you. Click the title to download the document.
If you know of other not-for-profit links which you think may be of interest to our members, please send an emai to: AIWC Webmaster, thank you!
Last page update : Tue, 10-jan-12 15:30