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Grüezi Expats! Soon after arriving in Zurich from London, I remember feeling overwhelmed by the amount of change I had to deal with. Although growing up as an hotelier’s daughter meant that I was very much used to living the expatriate lifestyle, moving to Zurich as an adult was completely different to my childhood experiences. At the beginning it took me a while to meet and get to know people, and I didn’t have a network of friends I could tap into to help me find my way around the city. The language was difficult, which often made me a little nervous when running errands, because I was never sure if the people at the store, the hairdresser, the restaurant, would speak English. There were so many things I didn’t know about living in Switzerland and this inexperience ended up prolonging my adjustment period. There are many great products and services offered in Switzerland that can help you ease your way into Swiss life and make your life far more enjoyable here in the long run. Many of these were born out of the needs and necessities of expats themselves, but how do you get to know of these places if you have just arrived and don’t really have any social connections? The problem I faced when I first arrived was that I only got to know all the great things this country has to offer through a painstakingly slow process if investigating expat websites and through hours of internet research. The reason I created The Expat Card (TEC) was to provide you with an easy to use resource for finding products and services you may need or seek as a newcomer or a well-establish local expat, while at the same time providing exclusive offers ensuring your experience of Switzerland is a fabulous one. I hope you will enjoy the card as much as I do! Enjoy Switzerland through The Expat Card, Candice Olgun
F.A.Q. About TEC Is The Expat Card a credit card? No, it may look like a credit card, but it is simply a card personalized with your name, card number, and an expiry date. What is The Expat Card? The Expat Card is a lifestyle offers card that gives cardholders exclusive discounts on products and services from companies in and around the Zurich area, online, and a few with branches in other cities. The main idea of the card is to introduce expats, through the offers, to all the great products and services available to them in Zurich. Many of us find it hard to settle into life in Zurich, and sometimes it is the simple things that can make it the hardest: Not knowing where to go out for a nice meal, a good manicure, a spa treatment, a show, etc. The Expat Card opens up a whole new world of experiences to you! How does the card work? It’s simple: after purchasing a card, you go to www.theexpatcard.ch. In the Products and Services section, the offers have been broken down into categories to suit all interests. You need only click on the offers you are interested in to see how the company wants you to redeem the offer. With the majority of businesses, you need only show the card at the point of purchase. Some companies decide to leave an offer all year long, but some may change to suit different periods, so it is always good to see what is new and on offer. All new offers are listed on the homepage for easy notification, as well as on our Newsletter (which you can sign up for on the website), Facebook and Twitter pages. Will the card automatically renew my subscription every year? No, you just pay for a yearly membership, and enjoy the card for a year from the date you receive your card. Once the card expires, you can throw it away. It is your choice whether or not you buy a new subscription, so there is no stress of having to cancel a subscription or be charged penalty fees. For more information about the card, or if you have any further questions, please contact us at info@theexpatcard.ch 04
How do I get a card? Just visit www.theexpatcard.ch and go to the Get a Card page. Once you apply online you will receive your card within 14 days with a payment slip. Please note the Swiss Postal System is quite different to many places in the World. If your name is not on the actual mailbox of the postal address, the card will be returned to us and we will have no way of sending it out to you. Therefore, please only apply for the card once you have a permanent address. Corporate rates are available on request at info@theexpatcard.ch
Contents of this brochure are accurate and correct at the time of print and are subject to change. August 2012
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INDEX
Premium Offers
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Eating and Drinking
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Beauty and Wellness
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Courses and Education
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Fashion and Accessories
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Health and Fitness

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Home and Interior
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Leisure Activities
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Speciality Services
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Travel and Holidays
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Finance
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Premium Offers
1. Bodybalancing
Dörflistrasse 50, 8050 Zürich Tel: 044 310 14 14 info@bodybalancing.ch www.bodybalancing.ch
2. Davedollé pure training Studio Zürich Freischützgasse 10, 8004 Zürich
Studio Zumikon
Küsnachterstrasse 36, 8126 Zumikon Tel: 044 222 00 11 info@davedolle.com www.davedolle.com
3. Globus Bahnhofstrasse Schweizergasse 11, 8001 Zurich
Globus Zürich Bellevue
Theaterstrasse 12, 8001 Zürich 14 stores in Switzerland www.globus.ch
4. Orell Füssli The Bookshop Bahnhofstrasse 70, 8001 Zurich Tel: 044 211 04 44 English-orders@books.ch www.books.ch
5. Vanity the Art of Beauty
Bleicherweg 17, 8002 Zurich Tel: 044 201 80 18 Hotel Baur au Lac, Börsenstrasse 27, 8001 Zürich Tel: 044 211 22 25 vanity@vanity.ch www.vanity.ch
6. Swisscom
150 Stores Nationwide Tel: 0800 800 800 www.swisscom.ch
For the latest update on businesses featured on The Expat Card, go to www.theexpatcard.ch
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Eating and Drinking
1. Restaurant Schloss Bottmingen Schlossgasse 9, 4103 Bottmingen Tel: 061 421 15 15 info@weiherschloss.ch www.weiherschloss.ch
2. Restaurant Bar Max & Moritz Hardturmstrasse 125, 8005 Zürich Tel. 043 818 20 10 hallo@maxmoritz.ch www.maxmoritz.ch
3. Hitzberger
Puls 5, Giessereistrasse 18, 8005 Zurich Rathausbrücke, 8001 Zurich Sihlcity, Kalanderplatz 1, 8045 Zurich Glattzentrum, Neue Winterthurerstrasse 99, 8304 Wallisellen Aeschenplatz, Aeschenplatz 7, 4052 Basel Spitalgasse 33, 3011 Bern www.hitzberger.ch
4. American Food Avenue Online American Food store www.afoodave.ch
5. Purity Vodka
e.metry@purityvodka.com
6. Steinfels-La Maison du Vin
Pfingstweidstrasse 6, CH-8005 Zürich www.steinfelsweinshop.ch
For the latest update on businesses featured on The Expat Card, go to www.theexpatcard.ch
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1. Yooji’s
Seefeldstrasse 115, 8008 Zürich Bellevue, St. Urbangasse 8, 8001 Zürich Josef, Josefstrasse 112, 8005 Zürich Kesselhaus, Zürcherstrasse 1 + 3, 8400 Winterthur Glattzentrum, Neue Winterthurerstrasse 99, 8304 Wallisellen www.yoojis.ch
2. Ristorante Totò
Seefeldstrasse 124, 8008 Zurich Tel: 043 443 00 80 www.ristorante-toto.ch
3. Nooba
Am Kreuzplatz, 8032 Zurich Tel: 043 243 60 06 www.nooba.ch
4. Iroquois
Seefeldstrasse 120, 8008 Zurich Tel: 044 383 70 77 www.iroquois.ch
5. Gaucho Delux GmbH Bederstrasse 77,8002 Zürich Tel: 044 201 11 70 info@gaucho.ch www.gaucho.ch
6. Mangosteen Catering Zurich Marriott Hotel Neumuehlequai 42, 8006 Zurich Tel: 044 360 70 80 welcome@mangosteen.ch www.mangosteen.ch
For the latest update on businesses featured on The Expat Card, go to www.theexpatcard.ch
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Beauty and Wellness 1. Asia Spa
Kalandergasse 1 , 8045 Zurich Tel: 044 454 20 40 info@asia-spa.com www.asia-spa.com
2. Vanity the Art of Beauty
Bleicherweg 17, 8002 Zurich Tel: 044 201 80 18 Hotel Baur au Lac, Börsenstrasse 27, 8001 Zürich Tel: 044 211 22 25 vanity@vanity.ch www.vanity.ch
3. Eddine Belaid
Aveda Exclusive Salon Alfred-Escherstrasse 23, 8002 Zurich Tel: 043 317 11 31 info@eddine.ch www.eddine.ch
4. Brenda Sutter
Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Tel: 079 774 37 63 bsutter@doubleteam.ch
5. Cutting Edge
Steinwiesstrasse 76, 8032 Zurich Tel: 076 531 15 38 info@theacolson.ch www.theacolson.ch
6. PerfectHair.ch - Shop Zürich Mühlgasse 5, 8001 Zurich Tel: 043 544 00 00 Muehlgasse@perfecthair.ch
PerfectHair Online Store:
www.perfecthair.ch (Site is also available in English)
Mahima Lucille Klinge
Leimbachst 221, 8041Zurich Tel: 076 564 37 73 mahima@mahimasworld.com www.mahimasworld.com
For the latest update on businesses featured on The Expat Card, go to www.theexpatcard.ch
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Courses and Education 1. CrossFit Turicum
Dörflistrasse 50, 8050 Zürich Tel: 044 310 14 14 info@crossfitturicum.ch www.crossfitturicum.ch
2. Pro Linguis AG
Nüschelerstrasse 35, 8001 Zürich Tel: 044 924 11 44 nicole.oprandi@prolinguis.ch www.prolinguis.ch/business
3. Airyoga
Oberdorfstrasse 2, 8001 Zurich Fabrikstrasse 10, 8005 Zurich Tel: 043 499 01 01 zuerich@airyoga.ch www.airyoga.ch
4. Mahima Lucille Klinge
Leimbachstrasse 221, 8041 Zurich Tel: 076 564 37 73 Tel: 043 300 33 16 mahima@mahimasworld.com www.mahimasworld.com
5. Passion4Life
Riethaldenstrasse 12 A, 8266 Steckborn Tel: 052 761 33 37 Tel: 079 643 07 50 info@passion4life.ch www.passion4life.ch
6. Alpha Sprachstudio
Stadelhoferstrasse 10, 8001 Zürich Tel: 043 268 87 87 alpha@alphasprachstudio.ch www.alphasprachstudio.ch
7. Vero Pilates
Brunaustrasse 63, 8002 Zürich Tel: 043 321 35 35 info@veropilates.ch www.veropilates.ch
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Fashion and Accessories
Nargeni
Showroom near Paradeplatz. Visits by appointment only info@nargeni.ch www.nargeni.ch
1. Lemon & Mint
customer.service@lemon-and-mint.com Online Store: www.lemon-and-mint.com
2. SuitArt Zürich
Obere Zaüne 6, 8001 Zurich Tel: 041 44 810 80 70 Bahnhof St. Johann, 4056 Basel www.suitart.ch
3. Sundrani Fine Jewelry
Strehlgasse 23, 8001 Zürich Tel: 041 760 30 03 info@sundrani.com www.sundrani.com
4. Mooi Mooi
Mühlegasse 17, 8001 Zürich Tel: 043 243 77 00 ellen@mooimooi.ch www.mooimooi.ch
5. Manebo – Leather Fashion
Trockenloostrasse 37, 8105 Regensdorf / ZH Tel: 044 840 32 32 manebo@manebo.ch www.manebo.ch
6. Globus Bahnhofstrasse Schweizergasse 11, 8001 Zurich
Globus Zürich Bellevue
Theaterstrasse 12, 8001 Zürich 14 stores in Switzerland www.globus.ch
For the latest update on businesses featured on The Expat Card, go to www.theexpatcard.ch
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Health and Fitness 1. Asiaspa
Kalandergasse 1, 8045 Zurich Tel: 044 454 20 40 info@asia-spa.com www.asia-spa.com
2. Bodybalancing
Dörflistrasse 50, 8050 Zürich Tel: 044 310 14 14 info@bodybalancing.ch www.bodybalancing.ch
3. davedollé pure training Studio Zürich Freischützgasse 10, 8004 Zürich Tel: 044 222 00 11
Studio Zumikon
Küsnachterstrasse 36, 8126 Zumikon Tel: 044 222 00 66 info@davedolle.com www.davedolle.com
4. PerfectForm
Tel: 079 422 4092 info@perfectform.ch www.perfectform.ch
5. Vero Pilates
Brunaustrasse 63, 8002 Zürich Tel: 043 321 35 35 info@veropilates.ch www.veropilates.ch
6. Airyoga
Oberdorfstrasse 2, 8001 Zurich Fabrikstrasse 10, 8005 Zurich Tel: 043 499 01 01 zuerich@airyoga.ch www.airyoga.ch
CrossFit Turicum
Dörflistrasse 50, 8050 Zürich Tel: 044 310 14 14 info@crossfitturicum.ch www.crossfitturicum.ch
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Home and Interior
1. Globus Bahnhofstrasse Schweizergasse 11, 8001 Zurich
Globus Zürich Bellevue
Theaterstrasse 12, 8001 Zürich 14 stores in Switzerland www.globus.ch
2. Kunstwarenhaus Zurich Stockerstrasse 11, 8002 Zurich Tel: 044 400 58 49 info@kunstwarenhaus.ch www.kunstwarenhaus.ch
3. Poppy Red Design
Tel: 044 391 39 27 Tel: 076 325 05 22 poppyred@bluewin.ch www.poppyreddesign.ch
4. MyFurniture.ch info@myfurniture.ch www.myfurniture.ch
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1. Asia Spa
Kalandergasse 1, 8045 Zurich Tel: 044 454 20 40 info@asia-spa.com www.asia-spa.com
2. International Comedy Club Tel: 044 586 63 67 info@internationalcomedyclub.ch www.internationalcomedyclub.ch
3. Mangosteen Catering Zurich Marriott Hotel
Neumuehlequai 42, 8006 Zurich Tel: 044 360 70 80 welcome@mangosteen.ch www.mangosteen.ch
4. Zurich Marriott Hotel
Neumuehlequai 42, 8006 Zurich Tel: 044 360 40 00 www.zurichmarrriott.com
5. Orell Füssli The Bookshop Bahnhofstrasse 70, 8001 Zurich Tel: 044 211 04 44 English-orders@books.ch www.books.ch
6. Swisscom
150 Stores Nationwide Tel: 0800 800 800 www.swisscom.ch
For the latest update on businesses featured on The Expat Card, go to www.theexpatcard.ch
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Speciality Services 1. Expat IT
Peter Dunn Tel: 078 762 77 06 help@expatit.ch www.expatit.ch
2. Global People Transitions
Angela Weinberger Tel: 079 794 49 86 angela@globalpeopletransitions.com www. globalpeopletransitions.com
3. Kunstwarenhaus Zurich
Stockerstrasse 11, 8002 Zurich Tel: 044 400 58 49 info@kunstwarenhaus.ch www.kunstwarenhaus.ch
4. Konzept + Gestaltung
Nicole Stöcker Frohburgstrasse 297, 8057 Zurich Tel: 043 288 53 83 info@konzept-gestaltung.ch www.konzept-gestaltung.ch
5. focus360 GmbH
Jack Vincent Obergütschrain 2, 6003 Luzern Tel: 076 43 43 043 jack.vincent@focus360.ch www.focus360.ch
6. Supertext Ltd.
Hardturmstrasse 253, 8005 Zurich Tel: 0840 40 80 40 support@supertext.ch www.supertext.ch
7. Hofmann Photography
Ruth Hofmann Tel: 079 607 9031 info@hofmannphotography.com www. hofmannphotography.com
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1. SuitArt Zürich
Obere Zaüne 6, 8001 Zurich Tel: 044 810 80 70 Bahnhof St. Johann, 4056 Basel www.suitart.com
2. Interiman SA
Bahnhofstrasse 37, 8001 Zurich www.interiman.ch
3. Mangosteen Catering Zurich Marriott Hotel Neumuehlequai 42, 8006 Zurich Tel: 044 360 70 80 welcome@mangosteen.ch www.mangosteen.ch
4. Poppy Red Design
Tel: 044 391 39 27 Tel: 076 325 05 22 poppyred@bluewin.ch www.poppyreddesign.ch
5. Stickerella
Speciality Labelling - Online Store www.stickerella.com
6. Brenda Sutter
Mary Kay Cosmetic Consultant Tel: 079 774 3763 bsutter@doubleteam.ch
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Travel and Holidays
Zurich Marriott Hotel
Neumuehlequai 42, 8006 Zurich Tel:
044 360 40 00 www.zurichmarrriott.com
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Finance
Sincera Asset Management Heinrichstrasse 229, 8005 Z端rich Tel: 044 515 45 45 info@sincera.ch www.sincera.ch
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