what to prepare to live in a cold country?

You'll need scarves , hats, gloves and winter boots, the type of boot that are made to walk through snow. Also get some sweaters and heavy pants. And long socks.Wow what a change.You will get to experience snow! Please let us know how you and your family adjust to the change!

Warm winter clothing is the most important thing for you in a cold climate. But make sure that you get the proper items of clothing or you'll still have trouble. Winter boots will make the difference between cold, wet feet and being comfortable when out in the cold and snow. Get boots that are slip ons, not laced or zippered. Moisture gets through these and your feet will get cold. Be sure to buy boots that are rated to at least -45C or lower, as they'll keep you warmer when it gets really cold out. Thermal underwear or long johns, these are important as a first layer of clothing when it's cold. Make sure that they're cotton, not synthetic, otherwise you will stay wet. Cotton wicks away moisture and keeps it away from your skin to keep you dry. You can get thermal tops as well, sometimes they come in a packaged set, but it depends on where you buy them. This is a key layer of clothing for winter, or any time it's cold out. Layers. They are extremely important in the winter months. Having the proper layers means you'll stay warm, but at the same time, if you're too warm, you can always remove a layer or 2 if need be. So the second layer will be a long sleeved top, and if you need it, a pair of leggings or other thin pants to go on top of your thermal layer. This layer may absorb the moisture that has come out of the thermal layer to keep it off of you. The third layer should be the outer layer for the bottom half, so a pair of jeans or waterproof pants are important here. Waterproof pants will keep you dry, but jeans or even other types of pants will keep you warm. But if you prefer, you can wear the jeans and also the waterproof pants on top, such as ski pants, that you can remove when you're inside. The top, you'll need a sweater or sweatshirt, again, cotton is the best thing to wear. Arctic or polar fleece work well to keep you warm, but even a knitted sweater helps to retain the warmth. Your winter coat needs to be warm as well. Whether you opt for a down filled coat or just something simple, you need to know that it will keep you warm on even the coldest of days. The best kinds of jackets that are reasonably priced are called 3 in 1 or 4 in 1 systems. Simply put, there is an outer shell, an inner lining that is removable, also known as another jacket, and inner sleeves that can be removed. The inner jacket, if it has removable sleeves, will turn into a vest. With most systems, this jacket is reversible, you can wear it fleece side in or fleece side out. With these systems, you can adjust them according to the weather, if it's not too cold, you can take the outer shell off, wearing the inner layer as a spring jacket or as a vest. I have one of these and I love it in the winter, especially when I'm working outside. The outer shell may get wet, so I take it off and leave it in the car where it will dry out. I'm usually pretty warm at this time after working so much, and the inner jacket keeps me warm enough. Hats. A key article of clothing in the winter. You lose about 90% of your body heat through the top of your head, so if it's not covered, you will be cold. A winter hat needs to cover your ears so they don't get the chance to suffer from frostbite, as they are extremely vulnerable to this. Get something warm, but not something that will suffocate you in the long run. It needs to be comfortable enough to wear even inside. Gloves. You can get gloves or mittens, depending on whether you use your hands for anything in the winter. In my line of work, having both as an option is extremely beneficial. When I'm throwing salt on the ground, mittens are good, or closed fingered gloves, so the salt doesn't get onto my hands. The latest style, which isn't that new anymore are a cross between gloves and mittens. They are open ended gloves with a mitten section that can be placed over the fingers. The advantage of these is that you don't have to take mittens off to do anything, just take the mitten cover and pull it back. The disadvantage of these is that your fingers are exposed to the elements once you do this, and are likely to get frostbitten if you're out in extremely cold temperatures. If you're throwing salt onto the ground, it can get into your gloves and onto your hands. That's why I don't use them when I'm doing that part of my work. The key thing to note, is that you need to dress appropriately. Dressing in layers means that you can remove any layers when you don't need them, but easily put them back on when you do. If you don't wear layers, then there's nothing to add, and you suffer immensely if it's really cold out. Hope this helps you out. I hate cold, but I live in it, and have learned all I need to know from personal experience.

I would agree with the layering. I like using different layers including the use of fleece and an outer layer of a gortex jacket. This will keep you warm and dry. Make sure you have a good warm hat and I would also suggest good boots.

Hi Mystone, i say congratulation to you move to Switzerland a peaceful and beautiful country. The first time you must mentally is prepare,knowledge about the country Switzerland,lived in cold weather gear and believe me,you will definitelly be happy.