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 As you merrily dash down the snowy slopes of the Swiss Alps, you probably don't think about flying down and injuring yourself. But there are things you should definitely consider. https://www.thelocal.ch/20221129/reader-question-should-i-take-out-additional-insurance-before-i-go-skiing-in-switzerland Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:59:10 +0100 reader-question-should-i-take-out-additional-insurance-before-i-go-skiing-in-switzerland With Switzerland’s ski season underway, winter sports enthusiasts have taken to the mountains in droves. But you should not forget that civility and safety are key because the punishments could be severe. https://www.thelocal.ch/20241126/the-rules-you-need-to-respect-when-skiing-in-switzerland Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:20:10 +0100 the-rules-you-need-to-respect-when-skiing-in-switzerland February is a traditional ‘family ski’ month in Switzerland, when children get a week off from school and families head to mountain resorts to enjoy skiing and other winter sports. There are a few things to keep in mind before you hit the slopes. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240201/what-should-you-know-about-skiing-in-the-swiss-alps-this-winter Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:37:42 +0100 what-should-you-know-about-skiing-in-the-swiss-alps-this-winter In a number of Switzerland’s resorts, a ski pass can cost you less or more — depending on the time of day you buy it. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240102/why-do-some-swiss-ski-resorts-change-their-prices-several-times-a-day Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:42:51 +0100 why-do-some-swiss-ski-resorts-change-their-prices-several-times-a-day Amid calls to introduce alcohol limits on Swiss ski slopes, proponents consider moving towards the Italian model but opponents fear the impact on tourism. https://www.thelocal.ch/20260202/calls-in-switzerland-to-impose-alcohol-limit-on-skiers Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:40:43 +0100 calls-in-switzerland-to-impose-alcohol-limit-on-skiers A week of skiing in Switzerland will cost more this coming winter than in previous years, but some resorts charge less than others. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251217/which-swiss-alps-ski-resorts-are-the-most-affordable-in-2026 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:41:19 +0100 which-swiss-alps-ski-resorts-are-the-most-affordable-in-2026 Though some high-altitude slopes in Switzerland are skiable all year round, most open in November and December. https://www.thelocal.ch/20251127/snow-report-which-swiss-ski-resorts-are-already-open Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:19:29 +0100 snow-report-which-swiss-ski-resorts-are-already-open February is a traditional ‘family ski’ month in Switzerland, when children get up to two weeks off from school, and families head to mountain resorts to enjoy winter sports. But there are also exceptions to this rule. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250131/when-are-the-school-holidays-in-each-swiss-canton-this-february Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:49:35 +0100 when-are-the-school-holidays-in-each-swiss-canton-this-february Most winter sports enthusiasts in Switzerland heed the advice to ski only on the ‘official’ slopes for safety reasons, but some will still venture into a dangerous off piste terrain despite the risks. What happens to their medical bills if they get injured? https://www.thelocal.ch/20250130/will-swiss-insurance-cover-you-if-you-get-injured-when-skiing-off-piste Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:39:34 +0100 will-swiss-insurance-cover-you-if-you-get-injured-when-skiing-off-piste February is traditionally a month when people in Switzerland (and abroad) head to the Alpine slopes. But you may want to check the snow conditions before you go. This is how. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240206/skiing-in-switzerland-how-to-check-if-theres-snow-on-the-slopes Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:29:49 +0100 skiing-in-switzerland-how-to-check-if-theres-snow-on-the-slopes Switzerland's consumer watchdog has criticised the cost of day passes at Swiss ski resorts claiming the fees are often not transparent. https://www.thelocal.ch/20250114/swiss-ski-resorts-blasted-over-hidden-prices-of-day-passes Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:15:07 +0100 swiss-ski-resorts-blasted-over-hidden-prices-of-day-passes There are many excellent ski resorts in the United States, so why are an increasing number of Americans favouring Swiss Alps? https://www.thelocal.ch/20250109/why-are-more-and-more-americans-coming-to-switzerland-to-ski Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:20:56 +0100 why-are-more-and-more-americans-coming-to-switzerland-to-ski If you are skiing in the mountains over the holidays, you have to include the so-called ‘tourist tax’ to the price of your vacations. And, depending on where in Switzerland you go, it can add up quite a bit to the overall cost of your stay. https://www.thelocal.ch/20241224/revealed-the-swiss-ski-resorts-with-the-highest-and-lowest-tourist-taxes Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:53:31 +0100 revealed-the-swiss-ski-resorts-with-the-highest-and-lowest-tourist-taxes The weather has been mild and almost spring-like in many parts of Switzerland, so maybe winter sports are not on your radar yet. But if you are looking forward to hitting the slopes, a number of resorts are already open — and others will be soon. https://www.thelocal.ch/20241105/where-can-you-go-skiing-in-the-swiss-alps-this-november Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:17:06 +0100 where-can-you-go-skiing-in-the-swiss-alps-this-november The beginning of the ski season in Switzerland is at least two months away, but some resorts are already planning to increase prices of ski passes. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240916/how-much-more-will-you-have-to-pay-to-ski-in-the-swiss-alps-this-winter Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:10:22 +0200 how-much-more-will-you-have-to-pay-to-ski-in-the-swiss-alps-this-winter One of the three people killed by an avalanche at the luxury Swiss ski resort of Zermatt was a 15-year-old boy from the United States, police said Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240402/three-killed-in-avalanche-at-top-swiss-ski-resort Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:29:45 +0200 three-killed-in-avalanche-at-top-swiss-ski-resort The number of foreigners involved in fatal incidents in the Swiss Alps reached a ten year high in 2023, a new report from the Swiss Alpine Club reveals. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240328/swiss-alps-deaths-involving-foreigners-reach-a-ten-year-high Thu, 28 Mar 2024 18:27:18 +0100 swiss-alps-deaths-involving-foreigners-reach-a-ten-year-high Two cross-country skiers have been killed in an avalanche near the plush resort of Klosters in southeast Switzerland, police said Saturday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240324/two-skiers-killed-in-swiss-avalanche Sun, 24 Mar 2024 10:16:14 +0100 two-skiers-killed-in-swiss-avalanche Five of the six cross-country skiers who went missing in the Swiss Alps over the weekend have been found dead. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240311/five-hikers-found-dead-in-swiss-alps Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:15:43 +0100 five-hikers-found-dead-in-swiss-alps If you live in Switzerland, you know that the country’s dense and efficient public transport system can get you practically everywhere — including to the mountains. Here's what you need to know about travelling by train to ski this winter. https://www.thelocal.ch/20240108/the-ski-resorts-in-switzerland-you-can-reach-by-train-this-winter Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:11:31 +0100 the-ski-resorts-in-switzerland-you-can-reach-by-train-this-winter