https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Switzerland's UNESCO World Heritage includes 13 cultural and natural sites. With their spectacular views and impressive histories, they are all worth a visit. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230306/the-13-world-heritage-sites-in-switzerland-you-need-to-see Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:50:37 +0100 the-13-world-heritage-sites-in-switzerland-you-need-to-see There are some great one day hikes within easy reach of the Swiss city of Geneva but some are easier than others, writes Monty Pierce Jones. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240411/the-seven-best-hikes-around-geneva Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:32:24 +0200 the-seven-best-hikes-around-geneva From a cheese festival to the ice hockey world championship - these are some of the events scheduled to take place in various Swiss regions this month. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260422/whats-on-10-events-not-to-miss-in-switzerland-in-may-2026 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:56:56 +0200 whats-on-10-events-not-to-miss-in-switzerland-in-may-2026 From solemn processions to festive markets, Swiss regions abound with special events during the long holiday weekend. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260313/nine-events-not-to-be-missed-during-the-easter-week-in-switzerland Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:44:42 +0100 nine-events-not-to-be-missed-during-the-easter-week-in-switzerland Like every year at this time, traffic jams are forming on the roads leading to Ticino. The reason is that many residents of other Swiss regions like to spend this holiday in the Italian-speaking canton. Here's why. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230406/bello-why-is-ticino-switzerlands-favourite-easter-destination Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:14:12 +0200 bello-why-is-ticino-switzerlands-favourite-easter-destination It is a huge task to select the most picturesque villages in a country like Switzerland, where beautiful sites abound just about everywhere. But the famous Michelin travel guide has had a go. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260327/revealed-the-56-most-beautiful-villages-in-switzerland Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:18:39 +0100 revealed-the-56-most-beautiful-villages-in-switzerland If you like winter, then February is the perfect month in Switzerland to partake in sports, cultural, and just purely fun activities. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260120/10-events-not-to-miss-in-switzerland-in-february-2026 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:32:49 +0100 10-events-not-to-miss-in-switzerland-in-february-2026 There is no shortage of events that take place throughout in Switzerland in December - from Advent festivities to spectacular Christmas markets. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251124/whats-on-in-switzerland-10-events-not-to-miss-in-december-2025 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:52:06 +0100 whats-on-in-switzerland-10-events-not-to-miss-in-december-2025 With its haunted houses and creepy castles, Switzerland can be a really scary place. So if you fancy some hair-raising, nerve-wrecking, skin-tingling moments this Halloween, we have just the thing for you. https://www.thelocal.ch/20221027/six-spookiest-places-in-switzerland-this-halloween Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:07:19 +0200 six-spookiest-places-in-switzerland-this-halloween Visiting Switzerland can be confusing — especially if you are aiming to visit a place that has a very different name in the local language, like Lake Geneva for example. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230623/learn-switzerlands-real-place-names-so-you-dont-get-lost Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:18:23 +0200 learn-switzerlands-real-place-names-so-you-dont-get-lost Yes, this may sound like an oxymoron, since ‘Switzerland’ and ‘money saving’ are not usually used in the same sentence. But despite what you may think, you can cut some of your costs while vacationing in this expensive country. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230621/explained-how-to-save-money-on-holiday-in-switzerland Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:13:39 +0200 explained-how-to-save-money-on-holiday-in-switzerland From the European football championship to scores (no pun intended) of music festivals, this is what's happening across Switzerland during the month of July. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250624/whats-on-7-unmissable-events-in-switzerland-in-july-2025 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:03:49 +0200 whats-on-7-unmissable-events-in-switzerland-in-july-2025 With summer’s rising temperatures, it seems a great time to take a refreshing plunge in one of Switzerland’s many lakes. Whether they’re warm enough to swim in depends on your preferences. Here’s what we can tell you. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240705/are-switzerlands-lakes-warm-enough-to-swim-in Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:53:39 +0200 are-switzerlands-lakes-warm-enough-to-swim-in Switzerland has beautiful villages and lakes which makes it a perfect country to discover and admire by boat. Here are five towns worth exploring from the water fronts. https://www.thelocal.ch/20220809/the-five-most-beautiful-swiss-villages-to-discover-by-boat Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:40:32 +0200 the-five-most-beautiful-swiss-villages-to-discover-by-boat From a traditional cheese festival to the Eurovision Song Contest — these are some of the events to check out this May across Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250415/whats-on-in-switzerland-7-unmissable-events-in-may-2025 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:00:02 +0200 whats-on-in-switzerland-7-unmissable-events-in-may-2025 Some parts of Switzerland are an absolute must-visit, but you will need to plan carefully to avoid the crowds — and be ready to pay, otherwise your trip might be memorable for all the wrong reasons. https://www.thelocal.ch/20230522/5-spectacular-swiss-tourist-sites-where-youll-need-to-avoid-the-crowds Mon, 22 May 2023 13:46:18 +0200 5-spectacular-swiss-tourist-sites-where-youll-need-to-avoid-the-crowds From a world-famous carnival to a stunning display of tulips, these are some of the events to check out this March across Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250307/8-unmissable-events-in-switzerland-in-march-2025 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:21:33 +0100 8-unmissable-events-in-switzerland-in-march-2025 Planning to explore Switzerland? We've compiled a list of the most unique and unforgettable places to stay in the Alpine nation, whether you want to try a fancy bunker, an old monastery or simply a bed and butler in the middle of nowhere. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240221/caves-to-castles-10-of-switzerlands-most-unforgettable-hotel-experiences Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:35:33 +0100 caves-to-castles-10-of-switzerlands-most-unforgettable-hotel-experiences The weather may have taken a turn for the windy and cold, but that’s no reason to stay at home - November is a time when Switzerland truly comes alive. https://www.thelocal.ch/20241016/whats-on-in-switzerland-10-events-not-to-miss-this-november Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:45:34 +0200 whats-on-in-switzerland-10-events-not-to-miss-this-november From international film premieres to truly spectacular amounts of cheese, here are the top events you shouldn’t miss out on this October in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240913/whats-on-in-switzerland-this-october-10-events-not-to-miss Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:00:10 +0200 whats-on-in-switzerland-this-october-10-events-not-to-miss