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Swiss Village To Give $70,000 To Families Willing To Move In, And Here’s How Life Looks There

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Looking for a change of scenery? If a utopic, picturesque mountainside village in Switzerland sounds like your cup of tea, you’re in luck. The small village of Albinen, in the stunning Canton of Valais, is now offering families handsome sums of money to move to their remote community, and we just have one question – would you?

Albinen is a quiet, peaceful town with spectacular alpine views, but according to municipality president Beat Jost, families and young people are leaving in droves. The population has dwindled to a measly 240, and the village school has even closed, forcing the community’s 7 remaining children to commute to another nearby town. So, what’s a small village in a rich country to do in times like these? Pay off prospective new residents, of course!

The initiative is meant to attract families and people under age 45 who are seeking to buy or build a new home. Each adult will be offered a little over $25 thousand for their time, with each child being worth about $10 thousand. This means that a family of four could rake in more than $70 grand, provided their investment in a home totals at least $200k. If you’re like Feodor Vassilyev, the Russian peasant who sired 69 children with his first wife, you’d be in for over $700k. All those mangy kids of yours might finally prove to be a return on investment!

Scroll down to see the wondrous Albinen for yourself, and let us know if you’re booking plane tickets already in the comments.

This mountainside village in Switzerland is rolling out a bold new way to jump-start the local economy

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Swiss Village To Give $70,000 To Families Willing To Move In, And Here's How Life Looks There

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The small community of Albinen is facing a population crisis, with only 240 people now inhabiting the area

Swiss Village To Give $70,000 To Families Willing To Move In, And Here's How Life Looks There

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Of those hundreds, only 7 children remain, and even the local school has been forced to close its doors

Swiss Village To Give $70,000 To Families Willing To Move In, And Here's How Life Looks There

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For families looking to buy or build a home in the village, a handsome offer will be made

Swiss Village To Give $70,000 To Families Willing To Move In, And Here's How Life Looks There

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Each adult will be payed just over $25k, while each of their children will receive about $10k, just for moving there

Swiss Village To Give $70,000 To Families Willing To Move In, And Here's How Life Looks There

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That’s a grand total of about $70k for a family of 4

Swiss Village To Give $70,000 To Families Willing To Move In, And Here's How Life Looks There

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If you’re like Mr. and Mrs. Vassilyev, the Russian peasants who sired 69 children, you’d be in for over $700k

Swiss Village To Give $70,000 To Families Willing To Move In, And Here's How Life Looks There

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That’s a relative bargain to live in the stunning Canton of Valais with million-dollar alpine views

Swiss Village To Give $70,000 To Families Willing To Move In, And Here's How Life Looks There

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Swiss Village To Give $70,000 To Families Willing To Move In, And Here's How Life Looks There

Image credits: Gerhard Mathieu

Swiss Village To Give $70,000 To Families Willing To Move In, And Here's How Life Looks There

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Would you pack it all up and start a new life in Albinen?

Swiss Village To Give $70,000 To Families Willing To Move In, And Here's How Life Looks There

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Stella

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Mihkel Sonn 7 years ago

Oh, well. Swiss person here. First of all, it's only CHF 25'000 for an adult. Second, You'll have to stay there for over 10 years while Albinen being Your main and only residence AND invest CHF 200'000 of Your own money (at minimum) for construction/renovation of a flat or a house. Otherwise You'll have to pay the money back. And last but not least - it's not even official yet, they're voting about it on November 30th. Chill out.

163points

KK 7 years ago

Downvoting myself to get your comment up. Good info.

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Maria Beilschmidt 7 years ago

Thanks for the deets. It's a gorgeous location, but I definitely need some time to put my financial affairs in order ;) Hopefully the offer still stands when I'm independently wealthy!

5points

Mihkel Sonn 6 years ago

Thank You all.

4points

Mojdeh Naderi 3 years ago

hi, what was the voting result?

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Pablo Vergara 6 years ago

HAHAHA I just burned my passport. Thanks for the intel.

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Victor Dachev 6 years ago

Still a good tactic, but I think they would make a casting or sometinging to filter out the candidates. There are a lot of criminals out there with lots of money, who would enjoy swiss residense. But the swiss people may get annoyed living next door to a russian or albanian ganster with hevily armed guards and noisy drunk parties each night.

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nazan fidan 6 years ago

u really lightened us up, Switzerland looks like it has amazing places to live for sure but u knw the goverments they always gets more than they gave evantually so in that matter i can not say that i am surprised by your sayings:) anyway take care Swiss person:)

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Kurosh Shir Stein 6 years ago

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ispeak catanese 7 years ago

How much for a 48 year old with 5 cats? How strong is wifi and does Amazon deliver? Call me Heidi! I'm in!!

49points

LilicatUK 6 years ago

Cats should count as children, because they are my babies!

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Divadi Bear 6 years ago

ispeak thanks for the good laugh . I was about to write something similar. It cost me that much to buy my groceries for a week in Zuerich for a family of 3 adults when I visit my daughter who lives and works there and do her shopping !

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Jinadu olalekan 6 years ago

Can you allow me please,im from Nigeria.my number is +2348064053707

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Meyer Weinstock 6 years ago

Heidi: I'm 48 & single w/o any cats...call me? -Dr M (yes, I really am a doctor)

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Troux 7 years ago

$70,000 in Switzerland will cover groceries for the first year.

39points

Lara B. 7 years ago

Not even that :D

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Gordon Martin 7 years ago

And would not make a dent in the $200,000 your are required to pay for your house there, per the article.

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Hisseefit 7 years ago

My guess is you'd probably have to commute to get weekly groceries as my guess is that the town would have limited selection at twice the rate as a bigger town. Imagine traveling to the bigger city on mountain roads during winter. No thanks.

3points

Alberto 7 years ago

For the first 6 months (here we speak of families)

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jevais 6 years ago

What are you talking about? That's a very good middle class yearly salary. Do you actually live hete? I do and we eat very balance meals with a good bottle of wine+ fruits or what ever for dessert. Usually some cheese with a very nice bread.

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Hari Onago 7 years ago

"If you’re like Feodor Vassilyev, the Russian peasant who sired 69 children with his first wife…" Wut? Ok, I just google him: why is this man even famous when it was his wife who did all the damn work?

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jafar alsuhail 6 years ago

Hhhhhhh Lol that's true his wife did the work... she's up normal

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Dara Lynn 6 years ago

I can't imagine spending that many years of my life pregnant. I'd have castrated him well before then.

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Alextrónica 7 years ago

He put half of the genes.

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Daniel Losinger 7 years ago

These “they will pay you to move there” stories always turn out to be fake.

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KK 7 years ago

Sounds like hell to me. Switzerland = expensive + isolated + closed off towards strangers, especially Germans :C. 240 people = not a lot of infrastructure, jobs and entertainment

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Mimis Nachbarin 7 years ago

240 people = not a lot of infrastructure, jobs and entertainment... and genes.

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Hans 7 years ago

Having no suitable job nearby quickly accumulates to much more money. An endless commute does not make life easier, either. All the beauty notwithstanding.

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Mihkel Sonn 7 years ago

Oh, well. Swiss person here. These 25'000 will be only given, if You're willing actually to stay there for over 10 years AND will invest in construction/renovation of a flat or a house at least 200'000 yourself. Otherwise You'll have to pay it back. AND - it's not even decided yet, they're voting about it on November 30th.

7points

Jasmin Celikovic 5 years ago

I ind Bosnia and Hercegovina...jasmincelikovic2000@hotmail.com....0038762173798

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Shannon McKee 7 years ago

What's the catch though? If people are leaving the town, there must be something wrong with it.

5points

Alfred Parodi 7 years ago

Why have all the people left. What is wrong with living there.

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Adegbenro oluyemi 6 years ago

I think the best way to attract more people more conducive to live and create employment opportunity there. Anyway, whenever they decide .I am interested in relocating there . I am a single guy ready to marry and move my wife there.Need a good job not an ISIS job please.

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Joe Dad 7 years ago

Sounds too good to be true. Where does the money come from? Why would the president of Switzerland care so much about keeping this village alive?

4points

Daniel Losinger 7 years ago

Lots of gullible people on the internet these days.

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Swarf 6 years ago

All that space and beauty and the houses are inner city level crammed up next to each other. No thanks.

3points

Alan Daw 7 years ago

Far too packed in like sardines in a tin, no good if you suffer from claustrophobia! Awful place, a caravan site by the coast would be much better ...

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Rayna Scherbatsky 7 years ago

Can I be doctor in this town too, i will bring my ultrasound for echos

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Андо Багдасарян 6 years ago

What a beautiful nature I want to live there))

2points

Pragya Fating 6 years ago

I would be significantly more happy if those blebs of black houses where not there to marr the natural scenery. I never did like human settlement in mountain scenery. It start out small enough until it destroys everything.

1point

Alexis Muller 6 years ago

With all that beautiful space, one wonders why the houses are so crowded together...?

1point

Marlene Margolis 6 years ago

Will it look slightly decrepit sooner or later? Or will the lucky ones maintain the place properly?

1point

Willow 6 years ago

"Mangy kids"? Those houses are really close together...no yards? Stunning view, though! So sad the Swiss are disappearing!

1point

Sara Coner 6 years ago

Looks cold run down and boring

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Anna Salerno 6 years ago

What a depressing looking village. Are there any paved roads. Where would a person work? The school is closed. the winter must be horrible in this Alpine village! There didn't appear to be even 10 feet of level land in the whole village. No thanks.

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Terry Jensen 6 years ago

the one thing I didn't see was a power source...not even a mast on any of the houses so that makes me wonder about electricity...looks like everyone has a wood stove for heat and they forgot to show you what it is like in winter and how many months are you stuck. Someone with kids that is used to all the easy living is not going to go their and like the other poster has stated...sounds good on the start but doesn't sound so good after all is said and done....especially committing to 10 yrs after you have invested 200K of your own...the bennies don't add up!!!

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Fuzzy spectrum 6 years ago

There are a few more details, i wish there weren't http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/21/swiss-village-wants-to-give-people-53000-to-live-there-7098086/

1point

Rubel Shahadat 6 years ago

yes we need to go there,but how?? let us know the process from bangladesh?

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Stina Gumminos 7 years ago

Why not invite some Syrian families? I am sure there are a few who would go..

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Ulianof R Gamis 7 years ago

my family is ready to live in Albinen village

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Ulianof R Gamis 7 years ago

i like to live in albinen village, my way with family can be to albinen village, i now live in indonesia country

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Natnael Yohannes 1 year ago

how do you help me to move albenin

0points

Pushpinder Singh 2 years ago

What are the facilities their I am from India 47 how much I get

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Vishu 3 years ago

How to apply for it can anyone share the details reach me out whatsapp @+9175698 09695

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YARLAGADDA Prabhu 3 years ago

Hi iam YSVV Prabhu India.iam intrested perminently lives in Albumen .what is the processor . please send me details

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George Negoita 3 years ago

Hello I like IGO with my family în albine

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Elaji Bary 3 years ago

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Elaji Bary 3 years ago

I may like to stay there the rest of my life with my families but am in Libya Northern African but if u guys want to help me contact me here+218 91-6527316

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Mohammad Jamal Uddin 4 years ago

Hello anyone know how do I shift to Albinen there? Who is person that I can communicate. We are family 4 person. Please advise any knows.

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fara pipe 4 years ago

How can we immigrate to this place?

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Pomet Chondra Bormon 5 years ago

I want to go there contract me email: pometb@gmail.com

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Zahirul Islam 5 years ago

Ich möchte zu dem kommen, was ich tun muss, ich bin in Frankreich, meine Familie ist in Bangladesch, ich bekomme eigentlich mein Familienvisum. Wenn ich Familien- und Arbeitsarrangements habe, werde ich ständig da sein.

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Md Alamgir Hossain 6 years ago

This grant of 70000 dollar paid every each month ?

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نزار الهمامي 6 years ago

I want to live ther 25 year

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Helen Gomaa 6 years ago

im from ukraine...life here not a word BAD(((how i can apply this program with my family?

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lasha adeishvili 6 years ago

What requirements should I meet to take part in the mentioned project?

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John Seun Opeseitan 6 years ago

how can someone apply to albinen. you can contact me on this email free200000j@gmail.com

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Sionann Garcia 6 years ago

This is only for Swiss citizens, or those who have secured a C permit for residency in the country. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42079262

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Amar Singh 6 years ago

Yes i am from india. I am agree to live here .. What to do for it ?

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Андо Багдасарян 6 years ago

Please tell me how I can live with my family there?

0points

Jones Bassey 6 years ago

This sure looks like a bet, and should anyone be so interested in the money then your trapped already... When they done voting still wanna hear!

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Maria Johnson 6 years ago

I would so love there with my girls. That sounds like it would be beautiful!

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Davit Toloraia 6 years ago

is this project just for citizens of switzerland or for any countries citizens???

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Chijike Eric Ihezuo 6 years ago

Hi Stella am in interested, can you educate me more on how it works, like the paper works

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Nedzad Suljic 6 years ago

Hi,there guys someone know how to get applications for moving there.Thanks

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Ailamy Gomez 6 years ago

How can I get more information? Im intrested

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Chriz Chan 6 years ago

I am interested. Can anyone provide more details please

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Davit Toloraia 6 years ago

so i am interesting.... we must built or buy house or the government of switzerland will give us house after our arrive there. thank you

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Kerry Iverson 6 years ago

I want to do this . how do i find fallow through informstion

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Tsina Gam 6 years ago

Can i live in here...i want to move in anytime soon, please....

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Tashi Lama Sherpa 6 years ago

Am I allowed from Nepal?

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yayang haryati 6 years ago

Good day, I am interested to move to albinen village in swiss. Can I get information on procedures to move to the village? Please contact me through gmail yayangharyati77@gmail.com thanks

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Dianne Teague 6 years ago

I would go where do I sign up 👍👍👍👍

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Dianne Teague 6 years ago

Where do I sign up , I would go

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Chris Wilson 6 years ago

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Ellen Mulcahy 6 years ago

Sign me up!

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Elizabeth Molloy 6 years ago

*paid

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Tan Sim 6 years ago

looks f*****g depressing place to live. no wonder people are leaving.

0points

Jim Tarvin 6 years ago

I didn't see one single liquor store... pass

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Mont Segur 6 years ago

we are going to see

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Mont Segur 6 years ago

have a plan to booking tickets to see

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nyanoo 6 years ago

I want stay here.How can i apply?Please send to my email(nyan.kooo@gmail.com) for more details.

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David Fishken 6 years ago

Can I start a synagogue?

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Inese Ozoliņa 6 years ago

Hello! We are family of 5 from Latvia. We are 33, 36 years old and 3 kids. We are really interest of it!!! Where I can get official information? Thank you! Inese Ozolina

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Eseosa Osawaru 6 years ago

How do families who are interested get selected?

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Lalita 6 years ago

no

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Patrick McKenna 6 years ago

lots of strings.

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kamal dev 6 years ago

I want to stay there please mail me and contact +919876913133 devkamal300@gmail.com

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Wise Girl 6 years ago

Time to move!

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Jennifer Liboirion 6 years ago

would adore living there, unfortunately i am 53 with children still in school

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Steven D Cruze 6 years ago

I'm in for this how to apply?

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Anthony Hall 6 years ago

I posted a comment earlier and now it's gone. Some woman named Debra commented on it and now I can't continue a conversation with her. It shows in my Facebook but now I have no way to contact her. What was the point to leave feedback or "what I think" if my posts won't be seen? I thinks she's cute and no I'm just being led to disappointment due to this page being incompetent... Thank alot bored panda

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Jinadu olalekan 6 years ago

Can you allow me please,im from Nigeria.my number is +2348064053707

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cavenoid 6 years ago

I have often thought how great it would be to get some friends together and start a town...

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Meyer Weinstock 6 years ago

I'd jump at this, but like the Italian villages doing similar things, most Americans have no steady rentier-style income...where would we work? I'm a college professor, but I do not know French (it is Valais, not Berne, my German is better, but still weak). Most Americans don't have CHF200K even in their retirement accounts before age 45 (I'm 48, but near it). My kids are in college, and I'm divorced, so no more kids. Still, if possible, I'd jump at the chance. -Rev Dr M

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Jerrilyn Ramos 6 years ago

I noted that the video was careful NOT to show what kind of snow this place gets in full winter. Bet it's a bunch!

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Madeline Bublik 6 years ago

Why did I laugh at the "69 children" part?

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John Roper 6 years ago

Excuse me... doing what?? What job offers might be in such a village??

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Kurosh Shir Stein 6 years ago

If it's true it would be a Great starting opportunity. I was in Swiss once, such a Great- Clean-peaceful--beautiful Country with awesome & Priceless Nature. I Love you Swiss

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Vincent Jay 6 years ago

Looks like a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. When I was in the Navy, I was stationed on small, isolated little places. The atmosphere was always small-town friendly, but, after about a year, the cabin fever started.

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Mary Fields 6 years ago

Beautiful location but why are the houses so close to each other??

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NaSir HaNief 6 years ago

How about a foreigner who is single

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Leev Seechurn 6 years ago

I don’t mind at all :)

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Craig Nonya 6 years ago

Maybe some of the homeless families here would be open to relocating?

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Андо Багдасарян 6 years ago

who can tell me that a citizen of Armenia can come and live there?

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Rosicsky PraVeen 6 years ago

How to apply??

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Baskar 6 years ago

Yes I am interested to relocate from India with my daughter, wife and myself. Can you help me with visa and air ticket? My e.mail : arbask1952@gmail.com

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Baskar 6 years ago

Yes I am interested to relocate from India with my wife, daughter and myself. Can you help me with Visa and air ticket.

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Melody Lanzatella 6 years ago

I dont see a mall, OR a Wegmans!! NO THANK YOU!!!

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Melody Lanzatella 6 years ago

And you will want to check out how much of your salary will be taken in taxes...ISH!!

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Zahirulao Islam 6 years ago

Hello I am interested, I am now France, my family in Bangladesh and two children. Me and my family legality possible, how that village business . Internet,wifi electricity have

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Tian How Liang 6 years ago

I’m interested. Please tell me more how to start a new life in Albinen?

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Emily Holt 6 years ago

I commented on here once already, been told I've got responses. Now, I can't find my old post. Lol, crazy sight here.

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Sarah Figini 6 years ago

"All those mangy kids of yours might finally prove to be a return on investment!" hahaha!

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Sherrie Glendening 6 years ago

I think that mainly older people would find this village compelling. Younger people want bright lights, big city.

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Scot A 6 years ago

My spouse and I do NOT like the cold. Aside from that, it could be an adventure. We am outside the limit of their age parameters. Also, transporting our one cat would prove to be a nightmare for our cat. (She would need to be tranquilized for the whole flight/journey.) Namaste'

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Penelope Morel 6 years ago

I am in! Let me know what I need to do to move!

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Tish Christian 6 years ago

Looks miserable there. Wouldn't be paid to live here

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Jonathan Eatsalot 6 years ago

a s**t hole with a view

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Kanmin Kanmin 6 years ago

For how long do I stay for

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Алина Стефанова 6 years ago

Ich will kommt sofort mit maine family

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Heng Sambath 6 years ago

I am in Cambodia, could I go there for living?

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Heng Sambath 6 years ago

I am in Cambodia, could I go there for living? :D

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jafar alsuhail 6 years ago

yes I am willing to move from USA to Swiss. but what's the job I can get there as english speaker?

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Cheree Hanby 6 years ago

Looks nice but looks like somthing out of a horror movie lol

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Dianne Sharpe 6 years ago

So what work is available there, is there a Medical Center, A Bank, what kind of businesses are available. Will the school re-open, what is the nearest city?

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Amy Dingledine 7 years ago

I would love to

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Bella smith 7 years ago

5 children in my family

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Lexy Renwanz 7 years ago

Tempting!

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Taryn Wallace 7 years ago

If I️ didn't have a anything keeping me where I'm at I️ would love to do it. I️ up and moved to Hawaii so why not Switzerland???

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Soumella Movsesian 7 years ago

Excuse me ! How can we apply for this?

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Elizabeth Shaaber 7 years ago

i would move if they paid more money :)

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Marvie Bailey 7 years ago

I'll move there in a heartbeat, where do I sign up !!!?????

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varwenea 7 years ago

Yes! Me, me!! Love the Swiss Alpines. I wonder what is the rest of the cost of living though.

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Aminu Kuta 6 years ago

It's a pretty cool idea for those of us that like the quiet and cool life. Any room for Africans and Muslims? If not, why not?

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Mohamed Chebbi 7 years ago

Ready to shift

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Rayna Scherbatsky 7 years ago

Can I be a doctor there, I will bring my ultrasound for echos

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Ulianof R Gamis 7 years ago

my email address: reygalang@rocketmail.com and my phone number:+6281355554133

-2points

Armen Mirzoyan 7 years ago

how do I contact you please write me please. armen.mirzoyan.1979@mail.ru

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Edgar Oganesyan 7 years ago

A tam est rabota i shto budem zdelat

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Edgar Oganesyan 7 years ago

Napishite mne na fesbuke armeniya edgar oganesyan

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Edgar Oganesyan 7 years ago

Ya iz armeniya tam est rabota

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Mihkel Sonn 7 years ago

Oh, well. Swiss person here. First of all, it's only CHF 25'000 for an adult. Second, You'll have to stay there for over 10 years while Albinen being Your main and only residence AND invest CHF 200'000 of Your own money (at minimum) for construction/renovation of a flat or a house. Otherwise You'll have to pay the money back. And last but not least - it's not even official yet, they're voting about it on November 30th. Chill out.

163points

KK 7 years ago

Downvoting myself to get your comment up. Good info.

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Maria Beilschmidt 7 years ago

Thanks for the deets. It's a gorgeous location, but I definitely need some time to put my financial affairs in order ;) Hopefully the offer still stands when I'm independently wealthy!

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Mihkel Sonn 6 years ago

Thank You all.

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Mojdeh Naderi 3 years ago

hi, what was the voting result?

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Pablo Vergara 6 years ago

HAHAHA I just burned my passport. Thanks for the intel.

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Victor Dachev 6 years ago

Still a good tactic, but I think they would make a casting or sometinging to filter out the candidates. There are a lot of criminals out there with lots of money, who would enjoy swiss residense. But the swiss people may get annoyed living next door to a russian or albanian ganster with hevily armed guards and noisy drunk parties each night.

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nazan fidan 6 years ago

u really lightened us up, Switzerland looks like it has amazing places to live for sure but u knw the goverments they always gets more than they gave evantually so in that matter i can not say that i am surprised by your sayings:) anyway take care Swiss person:)

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Kurosh Shir Stein 6 years ago

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ispeak catanese 7 years ago

How much for a 48 year old with 5 cats? How strong is wifi and does Amazon deliver? Call me Heidi! I'm in!!

49points

LilicatUK 6 years ago

Cats should count as children, because they are my babies!

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Divadi Bear 6 years ago

ispeak thanks for the good laugh . I was about to write something similar. It cost me that much to buy my groceries for a week in Zuerich for a family of 3 adults when I visit my daughter who lives and works there and do her shopping !

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Jinadu olalekan 6 years ago

Can you allow me please,im from Nigeria.my number is +2348064053707

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Meyer Weinstock 6 years ago

Heidi: I'm 48 & single w/o any cats...call me? -Dr M (yes, I really am a doctor)

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Troux 7 years ago

$70,000 in Switzerland will cover groceries for the first year.

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Lara B. 7 years ago

Not even that :D

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Gordon Martin 7 years ago

And would not make a dent in the $200,000 your are required to pay for your house there, per the article.

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Hisseefit 7 years ago

My guess is you'd probably have to commute to get weekly groceries as my guess is that the town would have limited selection at twice the rate as a bigger town. Imagine traveling to the bigger city on mountain roads during winter. No thanks.

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Alberto 7 years ago

For the first 6 months (here we speak of families)

2points

jevais 6 years ago

What are you talking about? That's a very good middle class yearly salary. Do you actually live hete? I do and we eat very balance meals with a good bottle of wine+ fruits or what ever for dessert. Usually some cheese with a very nice bread.

1point

Hari Onago 7 years ago

"If you’re like Feodor Vassilyev, the Russian peasant who sired 69 children with his first wife…" Wut? Ok, I just google him: why is this man even famous when it was his wife who did all the damn work?

25points

jafar alsuhail 6 years ago

Hhhhhhh Lol that's true his wife did the work... she's up normal

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Dara Lynn 6 years ago

I can't imagine spending that many years of my life pregnant. I'd have castrated him well before then.

1point

Alextrónica 7 years ago

He put half of the genes.

1point

Daniel Losinger 7 years ago

These “they will pay you to move there” stories always turn out to be fake.

17points

KK 7 years ago

Sounds like hell to me. Switzerland = expensive + isolated + closed off towards strangers, especially Germans :C. 240 people = not a lot of infrastructure, jobs and entertainment

15points

Mimis Nachbarin 7 years ago

240 people = not a lot of infrastructure, jobs and entertainment... and genes.

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Hans 7 years ago

Having no suitable job nearby quickly accumulates to much more money. An endless commute does not make life easier, either. All the beauty notwithstanding.

8points

Mihkel Sonn 7 years ago

Oh, well. Swiss person here. These 25'000 will be only given, if You're willing actually to stay there for over 10 years AND will invest in construction/renovation of a flat or a house at least 200'000 yourself. Otherwise You'll have to pay it back. AND - it's not even decided yet, they're voting about it on November 30th.

7points

Jasmin Celikovic 5 years ago

I ind Bosnia and Hercegovina...jasmincelikovic2000@hotmail.com....0038762173798

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Shannon McKee 7 years ago

What's the catch though? If people are leaving the town, there must be something wrong with it.

5points

Alfred Parodi 7 years ago

Why have all the people left. What is wrong with living there.

4points

Adegbenro oluyemi 6 years ago

I think the best way to attract more people more conducive to live and create employment opportunity there. Anyway, whenever they decide .I am interested in relocating there . I am a single guy ready to marry and move my wife there.Need a good job not an ISIS job please.

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Joe Dad 7 years ago

Sounds too good to be true. Where does the money come from? Why would the president of Switzerland care so much about keeping this village alive?

4points

Daniel Losinger 7 years ago

Lots of gullible people on the internet these days.

4points

Swarf 6 years ago

All that space and beauty and the houses are inner city level crammed up next to each other. No thanks.

3points

Alan Daw 7 years ago

Far too packed in like sardines in a tin, no good if you suffer from claustrophobia! Awful place, a caravan site by the coast would be much better ...

3points

Rayna Scherbatsky 7 years ago

Can I be doctor in this town too, i will bring my ultrasound for echos

3points

Андо Багдасарян 6 years ago

What a beautiful nature I want to live there))

2points

Pragya Fating 6 years ago

I would be significantly more happy if those blebs of black houses where not there to marr the natural scenery. I never did like human settlement in mountain scenery. It start out small enough until it destroys everything.

1point

Alexis Muller 6 years ago

With all that beautiful space, one wonders why the houses are so crowded together...?

1point

Marlene Margolis 6 years ago

Will it look slightly decrepit sooner or later? Or will the lucky ones maintain the place properly?

1point

Willow 6 years ago

"Mangy kids"? Those houses are really close together...no yards? Stunning view, though! So sad the Swiss are disappearing!

1point

Sara Coner 6 years ago

Looks cold run down and boring

1point

Anna Salerno 6 years ago

What a depressing looking village. Are there any paved roads. Where would a person work? The school is closed. the winter must be horrible in this Alpine village! There didn't appear to be even 10 feet of level land in the whole village. No thanks.

1point

Terry Jensen 6 years ago

the one thing I didn't see was a power source...not even a mast on any of the houses so that makes me wonder about electricity...looks like everyone has a wood stove for heat and they forgot to show you what it is like in winter and how many months are you stuck. Someone with kids that is used to all the easy living is not going to go their and like the other poster has stated...sounds good on the start but doesn't sound so good after all is said and done....especially committing to 10 yrs after you have invested 200K of your own...the bennies don't add up!!!

1point

Fuzzy spectrum 6 years ago

There are a few more details, i wish there weren't http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/21/swiss-village-wants-to-give-people-53000-to-live-there-7098086/

1point

Rubel Shahadat 6 years ago

yes we need to go there,but how?? let us know the process from bangladesh?

1point

Stina Gumminos 7 years ago

Why not invite some Syrian families? I am sure there are a few who would go..

1point

Ulianof R Gamis 7 years ago

my family is ready to live in Albinen village

1point

Ulianof R Gamis 7 years ago

i like to live in albinen village, my way with family can be to albinen village, i now live in indonesia country

1point

Natnael Yohannes 1 year ago

how do you help me to move albenin

0points

Pushpinder Singh 2 years ago

What are the facilities their I am from India 47 how much I get

0points

Vishu 3 years ago

How to apply for it can anyone share the details reach me out whatsapp @+9175698 09695

0points

YARLAGADDA Prabhu 3 years ago

Hi iam YSVV Prabhu India.iam intrested perminently lives in Albumen .what is the processor . please send me details

0points

George Negoita 3 years ago

Hello I like IGO with my family în albine

0points

Elaji Bary 3 years ago

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0points

Elaji Bary 3 years ago

I may like to stay there the rest of my life with my families but am in Libya Northern African but if u guys want to help me contact me here+218 91-6527316

0points

Mohammad Jamal Uddin 4 years ago

Hello anyone know how do I shift to Albinen there? Who is person that I can communicate. We are family 4 person. Please advise any knows.

0points

fara pipe 4 years ago

How can we immigrate to this place?

0points

Pomet Chondra Bormon 5 years ago

I want to go there contract me email: pometb@gmail.com

0points

Zahirul Islam 5 years ago

Ich möchte zu dem kommen, was ich tun muss, ich bin in Frankreich, meine Familie ist in Bangladesch, ich bekomme eigentlich mein Familienvisum. Wenn ich Familien- und Arbeitsarrangements habe, werde ich ständig da sein.

0points

Md Alamgir Hossain 6 years ago

This grant of 70000 dollar paid every each month ?

0points

نزار الهمامي 6 years ago

I want to live ther 25 year

0points

Helen Gomaa 6 years ago

im from ukraine...life here not a word BAD(((how i can apply this program with my family?

0points

lasha adeishvili 6 years ago

What requirements should I meet to take part in the mentioned project?

0points

John Seun Opeseitan 6 years ago

how can someone apply to albinen. you can contact me on this email free200000j@gmail.com

0points

Sionann Garcia 6 years ago

This is only for Swiss citizens, or those who have secured a C permit for residency in the country. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42079262

0points

Amar Singh 6 years ago

Yes i am from india. I am agree to live here .. What to do for it ?

0points

Андо Багдасарян 6 years ago

Please tell me how I can live with my family there?

0points

Jones Bassey 6 years ago

This sure looks like a bet, and should anyone be so interested in the money then your trapped already... When they done voting still wanna hear!

0points

Maria Johnson 6 years ago

I would so love there with my girls. That sounds like it would be beautiful!

0points

Davit Toloraia 6 years ago

is this project just for citizens of switzerland or for any countries citizens???

0points

Chijike Eric Ihezuo 6 years ago

Hi Stella am in interested, can you educate me more on how it works, like the paper works

0points

Nedzad Suljic 6 years ago

Hi,there guys someone know how to get applications for moving there.Thanks

0points

Ailamy Gomez 6 years ago

How can I get more information? Im intrested

0points

Chriz Chan 6 years ago

I am interested. Can anyone provide more details please

0points

Davit Toloraia 6 years ago

so i am interesting.... we must built or buy house or the government of switzerland will give us house after our arrive there. thank you

0points

Kerry Iverson 6 years ago

I want to do this . how do i find fallow through informstion

0points

Tsina Gam 6 years ago

Can i live in here...i want to move in anytime soon, please....

0points

Tashi Lama Sherpa 6 years ago

Am I allowed from Nepal?

0points

yayang haryati 6 years ago

Good day, I am interested to move to albinen village in swiss. Can I get information on procedures to move to the village? Please contact me through gmail yayangharyati77@gmail.com thanks

0points

Dianne Teague 6 years ago

I would go where do I sign up 👍👍👍👍

0points

Dianne Teague 6 years ago

Where do I sign up , I would go

0points

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0points

Ellen Mulcahy 6 years ago

Sign me up!

0points

Elizabeth Molloy 6 years ago

*paid

0points

Tan Sim 6 years ago

looks f*****g depressing place to live. no wonder people are leaving.

0points

Jim Tarvin 6 years ago

I didn't see one single liquor store... pass

0points

Mont Segur 6 years ago

we are going to see

0points

Mont Segur 6 years ago

have a plan to booking tickets to see

0points

nyanoo 6 years ago

I want stay here.How can i apply?Please send to my email(nyan.kooo@gmail.com) for more details.

0points

David Fishken 6 years ago

Can I start a synagogue?

0points

Inese Ozoliņa 6 years ago

Hello! We are family of 5 from Latvia. We are 33, 36 years old and 3 kids. We are really interest of it!!! Where I can get official information? Thank you! Inese Ozolina

0points

Eseosa Osawaru 6 years ago

How do families who are interested get selected?

0points

Lalita 6 years ago

no

0points

Patrick McKenna 6 years ago

lots of strings.

0points

kamal dev 6 years ago

I want to stay there please mail me and contact +919876913133 devkamal300@gmail.com

0points

Wise Girl 6 years ago

Time to move!

0points

Jennifer Liboirion 6 years ago

would adore living there, unfortunately i am 53 with children still in school

0points

Steven D Cruze 6 years ago

I'm in for this how to apply?

0points

Anthony Hall 6 years ago

I posted a comment earlier and now it's gone. Some woman named Debra commented on it and now I can't continue a conversation with her. It shows in my Facebook but now I have no way to contact her. What was the point to leave feedback or "what I think" if my posts won't be seen? I thinks she's cute and no I'm just being led to disappointment due to this page being incompetent... Thank alot bored panda

0points

Jinadu olalekan 6 years ago

Can you allow me please,im from Nigeria.my number is +2348064053707

0points

cavenoid 6 years ago

I have often thought how great it would be to get some friends together and start a town...

0points

Meyer Weinstock 6 years ago

I'd jump at this, but like the Italian villages doing similar things, most Americans have no steady rentier-style income...where would we work? I'm a college professor, but I do not know French (it is Valais, not Berne, my German is better, but still weak). Most Americans don't have CHF200K even in their retirement accounts before age 45 (I'm 48, but near it). My kids are in college, and I'm divorced, so no more kids. Still, if possible, I'd jump at the chance. -Rev Dr M

0points

Jerrilyn Ramos 6 years ago

I noted that the video was careful NOT to show what kind of snow this place gets in full winter. Bet it's a bunch!

0points

Madeline Bublik 6 years ago

Why did I laugh at the "69 children" part?

0points

John Roper 6 years ago

Excuse me... doing what?? What job offers might be in such a village??

0points

Kurosh Shir Stein 6 years ago

If it's true it would be a Great starting opportunity. I was in Swiss once, such a Great- Clean-peaceful--beautiful Country with awesome & Priceless Nature. I Love you Swiss

0points

Vincent Jay 6 years ago

Looks like a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there. When I was in the Navy, I was stationed on small, isolated little places. The atmosphere was always small-town friendly, but, after about a year, the cabin fever started.

0points

Mary Fields 6 years ago

Beautiful location but why are the houses so close to each other??

0points

NaSir HaNief 6 years ago

How about a foreigner who is single

0points

Leev Seechurn 6 years ago

I don’t mind at all :)

0points

Craig Nonya 6 years ago

Maybe some of the homeless families here would be open to relocating?

0points

Андо Багдасарян 6 years ago

who can tell me that a citizen of Armenia can come and live there?

0points

Rosicsky PraVeen 6 years ago

How to apply??

0points

Baskar 6 years ago

Yes I am interested to relocate from India with my daughter, wife and myself. Can you help me with visa and air ticket? My e.mail : arbask1952@gmail.com

0points

Baskar 6 years ago

Yes I am interested to relocate from India with my wife, daughter and myself. Can you help me with Visa and air ticket.

0points

Melody Lanzatella 6 years ago

I dont see a mall, OR a Wegmans!! NO THANK YOU!!!

0points

Melody Lanzatella 6 years ago

And you will want to check out how much of your salary will be taken in taxes...ISH!!

0points

Zahirulao Islam 6 years ago

Hello I am interested, I am now France, my family in Bangladesh and two children. Me and my family legality possible, how that village business . Internet,wifi electricity have

0points

Tian How Liang 6 years ago

I’m interested. Please tell me more how to start a new life in Albinen?

0points

Emily Holt 6 years ago

I commented on here once already, been told I've got responses. Now, I can't find my old post. Lol, crazy sight here.

0points

Sarah Figini 6 years ago

"All those mangy kids of yours might finally prove to be a return on investment!" hahaha!

0points

Sherrie Glendening 6 years ago

I think that mainly older people would find this village compelling. Younger people want bright lights, big city.

0points

Scot A 6 years ago

My spouse and I do NOT like the cold. Aside from that, it could be an adventure. We am outside the limit of their age parameters. Also, transporting our one cat would prove to be a nightmare for our cat. (She would need to be tranquilized for the whole flight/journey.) Namaste'

0points

Penelope Morel 6 years ago

I am in! Let me know what I need to do to move!

0points

Tish Christian 6 years ago

Looks miserable there. Wouldn't be paid to live here

0points

Jonathan Eatsalot 6 years ago

a s**t hole with a view

0points

Kanmin Kanmin 6 years ago

For how long do I stay for

0points

Алина Стефанова 6 years ago

Ich will kommt sofort mit maine family

0points

Heng Sambath 6 years ago

I am in Cambodia, could I go there for living?

0points

Heng Sambath 6 years ago

I am in Cambodia, could I go there for living? :D

0points

jafar alsuhail 6 years ago

yes I am willing to move from USA to Swiss. but what's the job I can get there as english speaker?

0points

Cheree Hanby 6 years ago

Looks nice but looks like somthing out of a horror movie lol

0points

Dianne Sharpe 6 years ago

So what work is available there, is there a Medical Center, A Bank, what kind of businesses are available. Will the school re-open, what is the nearest city?

0points

Amy Dingledine 7 years ago

I would love to

0points

Bella smith 7 years ago

5 children in my family

0points

Lexy Renwanz 7 years ago

Tempting!

0points

Taryn Wallace 7 years ago

If I️ didn't have a anything keeping me where I'm at I️ would love to do it. I️ up and moved to Hawaii so why not Switzerland???

0points

Soumella Movsesian 7 years ago

Excuse me ! How can we apply for this?

0points

Elizabeth Shaaber 7 years ago

i would move if they paid more money :)

0points

Marvie Bailey 7 years ago

I'll move there in a heartbeat, where do I sign up !!!?????

0points

varwenea 7 years ago

Yes! Me, me!! Love the Swiss Alpines. I wonder what is the rest of the cost of living though.

0points

Aminu Kuta 6 years ago

It's a pretty cool idea for those of us that like the quiet and cool life. Any room for Africans and Muslims? If not, why not?

-1point

Mohamed Chebbi 7 years ago

Ready to shift

-1point

Rayna Scherbatsky 7 years ago

Can I be a doctor there, I will bring my ultrasound for echos

-1point

Ulianof R Gamis 7 years ago

my email address: reygalang@rocketmail.com and my phone number:+6281355554133

-2points

Armen Mirzoyan 7 years ago

how do I contact you please write me please. armen.mirzoyan.1979@mail.ru

-2points

Edgar Oganesyan 7 years ago

A tam est rabota i shto budem zdelat

-2points

Edgar Oganesyan 7 years ago

Napishite mne na fesbuke armeniya edgar oganesyan

-3points

Edgar Oganesyan 7 years ago

Ya iz armeniya tam est rabota

-3points

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