Though summertime may be an excuse to kick back and relax, that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of major changes coming to the alpine nation this June. From a possible chance to lower your rent to dog training, parliament, holidays and eggs, here’s what you need to know about June 2025 in Switzerland:
In March 2025, those who rent a house or apartment in Switzerland were given new relief, thanks to a drop in the reference interest rate. The rate, based on average interest rates on Swiss mortgages, is the metric landlords must use to determine their rents.
If it increases, as it did twice in 2023, then landlords can raise the rent on all tenants regardless of their rental contract. However, if it falls, most tenants can apply for a rent reduction.
On June 2, the Federal Housing Office is expected to announce whether the reference interest rate will remain at 1,5 percent or change. As it stands, experts predict that another cut is likely, meaning most tenants will benefit from lower rents.
To find out how you can benefit, check out our guide on how to apply for a rent reduction in Switzerland.
From June 2 to 20, both chambers of the Swiss parliament will return to conduct their summer session. At first, most of the debates will concern Switzerland’s new agreement with the European Union, which will shape everything from what trains can run to energy supplies and health.
Increased spending on the military, green energy and asylum policy, transport and the government’s support for the Women’s UEFA European Championships this summer are also expected to be high on the agenda.
Due to major maintenance work on the line between Fribourg and Bern, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) will be modifying various local, regional and long-distance rail services. The axis, one of the most important in the country as it links eastern and western Switzerland, will be closed from June 27 to August 25.
During this time, InterCity 1s between Geneva and St. Gallen via Lausanne, Bern and Zurich will be cancelled between Fribourg and Bern. The same goes for the InterRegional 15 (Geneva - Lucerne), RE2 and RE3 services (between Fribourg and Düdingen). The S1 will not run between Bern and Fribourg, and from Bern it will operate to Belp with more stops. The S2 will also be cancelled between Laupen and Bern Europaplatz.
To compensate for the disruption, SBB will run a replacement bus service every 10 minutes between Bern and Fribourg. It’s also important to note that the disruption to trains to and from Zurich Airport, which began in May, will continue throughout June, ending on July 6.
From the beginning of June, all dog owners in Canton Zurich will be required to attend training courses. Dogs of all breeds and sizes will be required to complete practical training, meaning that owners of some of the most popular breeds will soon have to complete the course.
The new dog law in Zurich will reduce the number of training sessions required for a dog to pass from 14 hour-long sessions to six. New dog owners and those who haven’t owned one for more than 10 years will also have to complete a theory course.
Once again, June will see the women’s strike take place across Switzerland. On June 14, protestors will take to the streets to protest against gender inequality, workplace discrimination and other biases.
Since the strike was first launched in 2017, the goals of the protestors have remained worryingly unchanged. The government notes that women in Switzerland earn 16,2 percent or 1.364 francs a month less than men on average, of which half the difference cannot be explained by factors such as differences in job, working hours and academic qualifications.
For 2025, the goals of the women’s strike are to end pay discrimination, create a minimum wage of 4.500 francs a month nationwide, pressure companies to stick with diversity and inclusion programmes, combat sexual harassment and make childcare services in Switzerland more affordable.
For some people, June will mean only one thing: the return of the sea of colour and vibrancy that is Pride Month. The 30 days dedicated to LGBTQ+ visibility will involve plenty of pride events, which will take place across the country.
The highlight will likely be Zurich Pride on June 20 and 21. One of the largest of its kind in Switzerland, the event in 2025 will turn the Landiwiese into a party hotspot, featuring famous national and international artists. All are welcome to join and let their hair down!
June is also expected to see flag carrier SWISS add five new flights to its schedule. This will begin on June 2, when they will launch a direct flight from Zurich to the city of Seattle, and take over the Zurich to Bristol route from Edelweiss.
Several top European destinations will be served later in the month. These include Zurich to the French city of Montpellier from June 27, the German Baltic resort of Heringsdorf on June 29 and the Serbian city of Niš on June 30.
From June 1, the government will increase its import quota for eggs. 10.000 extra eggs will be imported from abroad between June and the end of 2025.
The reason for the switch is due to higher-than-expected demand. Watson noted that in 2024, residents of Switzerland consumed an average of 198 eggs, nine more than in 2023. With demand increasing by 5 percent and production from Swiss farmers rising by just 2,8 percent, shortages have forced Swiss supermarkets to look overseas.
Though public holidays aren’t as bountiful in June as they are in previous months, there are a few days when workers will be able to put their feet up. Whit Monday falls on June 9 this year, meaning a day off in all cantons except Neuchâtel, Solothurn, Valais, and Zug.
Then, on June 19, in nine predominantly Catholic Swiss cantons and parts of five more, people will be given a day off thanks to the holy celebration of Corpus Christi. As the day always falls on a Thursday, it is a great time to take a bridging day to create an indulgent long weekend. Mid to late June will also see the beginning of the school holidays in a number of cantons.
Finally, on June 23, Switzerland’s youngest canton Jura will be celebrating its independence day. If you’re curious as to why the region has an independence day, you can check out our article for all the details.
Finally, June 21 will mark the astronomical first day of summer for Switzerland and the rest of the Northern hemisphere. Whether you will spend June and the rest of summer cooking outdoors and swimming or trying to keep cool in the heat, we hope you have a great month!
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