Relocating to Zug? Why Serviced Apartments Are the Smartest First Step
- Prisca Stasch
- May 1
- 3 min read
When you're moving countries, the last thing you want is uncertainty about where you'll live during your first crucial months. For many expats and professionals relocating to Zug, serviced apartments offer the ideal bridge between arrival and settling permanently.
If you're at the start of your relocation process and handling it yourself (or still waiting for your employer or relocation agent to catch up), this guide is for you.
1. Why Serviced Apartments in Zug Are Not Just “Nice to Have” — They Are Critical
Hotels may sound practical, but they are often limiting, expensive and—after a few weeks—exhausting.Unfurnished rentals usually require long-term contracts and upfront commitments, which are impractical when you're still exploring Zug and handling official matters.
Most importantly, finding long-term housing in Zug is extremely competitive and can take months — remote renting is virtually impossible, making it risky and stressful to rely on from abroad.
Serviced apartments fill this gap perfectly:
Immediate move-in → no furniture needed
Full kitchen → cook instead of eating out daily (very expensive)
Laundry → live normally, not out of a suitcase
Flexible lease terms → stay 1 month or 6, extend if needed
Central locations → often near offices, lake, schools
This is not luxury, it’s practical survival in your first months.
2. Registration in Switzerland – A Must (And How Serviced Apartments Fit)
In Zug, you are legally required to register your address (Anmeldung) within 14 days after arriving. No excuses.
Hotels do not allow you to register your official residency. That’s a problem. Without this, you can't:
Get a residence permit
Open a Swiss bank account
Sign up for Swiss health insurance
Enroll kids in local or international schools
Serviced apartments solve this. Most reputable serviced apartments in Zug (like those from Ariser) allow you to officially register at the address.
Always check with the apartment provider BEFORE signing. Ask:"Can I register officially with the authorities at this address?"
If the answer is yes, it’s the right place. If no, move on.
3. Flexibility That Matches Your (Uncertain) Timeline
You don’t know yet when you’ll move into your permanent home.Maybe you’re still waiting for your dream apartment, or you’re stuck in bureaucracy (rare in Zug, but still).
Serviced apartments offer:
Short stays → as little as 1 month
Easy extensions → add more time as needed
Simple exit → move out once your long-term housing is ready
This flexibility reduces stress and costs while you figure everything else out.
4. Your Daily Life Will Feel Normal Again — and That Matters
A huge part of successful relocation is feeling like yourself again, fast.
Serviced apartments provide:
A real living room to relax
Kitchen → cook breakfast or dinner
Balcony or terrace → enjoy the view (Zug’s lake views are famous)
Fast WiFi → work remotely or video call family back home
Storage space → unpack, not live from a suitcase
Small things, but they massively impact your mental well-being during the first weeks.
5. Cost-Efficient vs Hotels — Not Just Cheaper, Smarter
In Zug, hotel prices can be high, and daily living is expensive.
Serviced apartments:
No hotel service charges
No expensive laundry bills
Cook your own meals instead of eating out daily
Monthly rates often cheaper than hotels for stays longer than 2–3 weeks
For relocators covering the costs personally or receiving limited budgets from employers, this makes a real financial difference.
Final Word: Start Smart, Start Simple
Serviced apartments in Zug are not just “nicer than hotels.”They are more practical, compliant (registration!), more flexible, and smarter financially.
If you're organizing your move yourself or want to instruct your relocation agency efficiently, the best step you can take today is to say:
"Find me a serviced apartment where I can register."
That one sentence will make your first months in Zug 10x easier.
Explore serviced apartments that check every box at ARISER
