The Local Switzerland

Entire Swiss ski resort up for grabs in one-off competition

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 15:12:43 +0100

Ever wanted an entire ski resort just to yourself? Well, now's your chance!

Thrill seekers' Christmas adventure ends in nightmare

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 13:43:14 +0100

Two rogue paragliders in canton Valais had to be rescued in dramatic fashion after they collided with a ski lift cable on Thursday afternoon.

Ski resorts join forces to offer discount pass

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:12:24 +0200

In good news for skiers, 25 resorts in western Switzerland have teamed up to offer a discount ski pass for the 2017/18 winter season.

Second home vote could stall Egyptian magnate

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:06:00 +0100

The future of a high-profile luxury resort in Andermatt has been called into question after voters on Sunday opted to restrict the construction of second homes in Switzerland.