general tip,check out
www.map.search.ch and type in the name of the place.
You can zoom out to see how close other cities are, and best of all, click on the train symbols, and fill in where you want to go, and it quickly gives you a schedule and how long it takes. Same for bus and trams (other symbols).
Also, when looking for flats, type in the address with street number and the detail is such you will likely see the house; great to check out whether it is an awful concrete block or not, and whether there is greenery nearby, transport etc.
"You can also select restaurants, shops, schools, post, pharmacies, etc. These will be shown by symbols too.