Retirement opens up new freedoms – including the freedom to change where you live. But a move deserves careful thought. GLANDON Apartments gives you the opportunity to get to know a new city or neighbourhood for a while before making a long-term commitment. Furnished, straightforward, and with no obligations – so that trial living truly means a trial.
A New City – But Is It the Right Decision?
Many people dream of moving in retirement: closer to their children, to a quieter area, to a city with particular amenities, or simply into a new environment that brings variety. Yet the thought of leaving a familiar place and settling permanently somewhere else can feel daunting.
Trial living with GLANDON gives you the chance to try exactly that – without pressure and without the risk of a wrong decision. You live in the new city for a few months, experience daily life there, and then decide whether it is the right fit for you.
What a GLANDON Apartment Offers for Trial Living
- Fully furnished apartment – move in without effort, try it without risk
- Flexible rental duration – terminable monthly, no commitment to long contracts
- Homely, quiet atmosphere – no hotel operation, genuine everyday life
- Fully equipped kitchen – self-catering as usual
- Bed linen, towels, and household supplies included
- Conveniently located sites with good public transport links
- Personal first contact – we take time for your questions
Getting to Know Locations in German-Speaking Switzerland – With GLANDON
GLANDON is represented at ten locations in German-speaking Switzerland – from the scale of a large city to quieter suburban communities. Whether you want to explore urban life in Zurich or Bern, or whether a quieter residential setting in Gümligen, Ennetbaden, or Wabern is more to your taste: GLANDON offers furnished apartments in a variety of environments that are made for trial living.
Trial Living as the First Step Towards a Lasting Decision
Many of our guests use trial living as a deliberate first step. They live in the new city for two to four months, build initial connections, explore leisure options and everyday life – and then make a considered decision. Some choose a permanent apartment at the new location; others consciously return to their previous home. Both are a good outcome.
Read also our page on Fresh Start in a New City – many considerations there apply equally to retirement.
Who Is This Solution For?
- Retirees considering a change of location
- People who want to move closer to their children or grandchildren and first get to know the area
- Couples reorienting after retirement and testing different locations
- People who do not want to rush their next housing situation after selling their home
- Individuals who want to make a fresh start in a new environment
What Our Guests Say
“After retiring, we wanted to find out whether we really wanted to move to Baden – closer to our daughter. Three months in the GLANDON apartment gave us clarity. We decided to stay.”
– Couple W., Baden
Find Your Furnished Apartment Now – Trial Living in Switzerland
GLANDON Apartments offers furnished apartments in Switzerland at ten locations – ideal for trial living in retirement.
- Furnished Apartments Baden
- Furnished Apartments Basel
- Furnished Apartments Bern
- Furnished Apartments Biel/Bienne
- Furnished Apartments Ennetbaden
- Furnished Apartments Gümligen
- Furnished Apartments Lucerne
- Furnished Apartments Oftringen
- Furnished Apartments Wabern
- Furnished Apartments Zurich
More Topics on Living in Retirement
- Furnished Living in Retirement – Overview
- Before the Move – Making the Transition Work
- Furnished Living Near Family
- New Chapter – A Fresh Start in Retirement
- Comfort & Service – Living Without the Hassle
- Fresh Start in a New City
- Life at GLANDON – All Living Situations at a Glance
- FAQ: Minimum Rental Period, Primary Residence & Check-in
- Furnished Apartments for Expats and Professionals in Switzerland