Last Monday (29 September 2025), the municipality of Walchwil hosted its traditional new residents' reception – a wonderful opportunity for newcomers to get to know the village, its institutions and each other better. Around 60 new residents accepted the invitation to the community hall, where they received a warm welcome.

Mayor Stefan Hermann greeted the guests with a short but heartfelt speech in which he highlighted Walchwil's quality of life and unique location. The view of Lake Zug is not the only thing that makes the village worth living in – community spirit also plays a central role.

Councillor Manuel Studer then took the floor and captivated those present with a lively, insightful presentation on Walchwil's history, peculiarities and well-kept secrets.

A particular highlight of the evening was the personal account of James Amoroso, who came to Walchwil as an expat and is now a prime example of how successful integration into village and community life can be. His words were both inspiring and entertaining – a true bridge builder between cultures.

No less impressive – and at the same time tongue-in-cheek – were the representatives of the Walchwil men's gymnastics club: dressed in their sporty work clothes, i.e. shorts, they charmingly took up their duties in the community hall. Their appearance raised many smiles and showed once again that Walchwil is a place where solidarity is lived and breathed – with heart, humour and commitment.

The various Walchwil clubs were also represented with great enthusiasm. They presented their diverse offerings, distributed information material and held constructive discussions with interested newcomers. Let's see – perhaps some clubs will soon be welcoming new members!

During a cosy aperitif with local specialities, lively conversations took place, initial contacts were made and one or two new faces soon became familiar.

The charming catering was provided by Restaurant Aesch – with great attention to detail and a keen sense of the guests' tastes. The culinary accompaniment rounded off the evening perfectly.

At the end of the successful event, each participant was given a carefully assembled bag of Walchwil delicacies to take home – a heartfelt thank you from the municipality to its new residents. The ‘Chilbi-Batzen’ was particularly popular, arousing anticipation for the Walchwil Chilbi festival on 11/12 October 2025. Let's hope that this Batzen will find its way back to the festival organisers again then.

The event was a complete success – not only in terms of organisation, but above all on a human level. With a great deal of commitment and openness, the municipality of Walchwil has shown that those who arrive here are not only welcome – they become part of a lively community. Guido Pirovino