The Local Switzerland

Temperatures set to soar in Switzerland this weekend

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 13:58:06 +0200

Enjoying the sun? Get used to it, since the spring-like weather is set to stay around for the next few days, with temperatures going up to 23 degrees on Sunday in many parts of the country.

Good news! Swiss summer isn't over yet

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:25:26 +0200

Don't put away the suncream just yet. The summer temperatures that Switzerland has enjoyed over recent days are set to continue until the middle of next week, forecasters say.

Lunar eclipse expected to be seen in Switzerland

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:24:00 +0200

The phenomenon is expected to occur the night of June 15 and will be visible across Switzerland, weather permitting.

Swiss skin cancer rates highest in Europe - study

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:34:00 +0200

The Swiss are 40 times more likely than people elsewhere in Europe to develop the most dangerous form of skin cancer, according to new research.