It is difficult to acquire new friends in a new country. I've been living in Switzerland for 8 years and I can count my friends here on the fingers of one hand. Especially these small villages/towns are difficult as people form communities and it is difficult to get in. But I hope for you that you'll find some new friends very soon :)

It must be very different to what you're use to from Canada. Especially those walls as you said. I can imagine that it feels a little bit claustrophobic. But people probably like to protect their privacy. Who knows.

Great photos of your new home. I wish you many happy years there! :)