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 Snow, ice, blue skies, silent forests: there are so many reasons to love Switzerland in winter, as these beautiful images show. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190122/in-pics-15-reasons-to-love-winter-in-switzerland Tue, 22 Jan 2019 20:44:24 +0100 in-pics-15-reasons-to-love-winter-in-switzerland Officials say that the worst is over in Switzerland after much of the country was ravaged by a storm which cancelled flights and trains as well as caused damage across the country. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200211/roads-closed-planes-grounded-as-record-breaking-storms-sweep-switzerland Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:24:51 +0100 roads-closed-planes-grounded-as-record-breaking-storms-sweep-switzerland From Brexit to the Schengen visa system, this list covers everything which is set to change in February in Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200201/everything-that-changes-in-february-in-switzerland Sat, 01 Feb 2020 11:51:46 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-february-in-switzerland Six people have been rescued after an avalanche near the Swiss town of Andermatt, Uri on December 26th. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191227/six-rescued-from-swiss-alps-after-boxing-day-avalanche Fri, 27 Dec 2019 12:52:53 +0100 six-rescued-from-swiss-alps-after-boxing-day-avalanche Aside from the shadows getting longer and the trees shedding their orange leaves, there’s plenty more to change in Switzerland in November 2019. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191030/what-changes-in-switzerland-in-november Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:06:09 +0100 what-changes-in-switzerland-in-november People in some parts of Switzerland had to rub their eyes with disbelief on Sunday as they woke up to fresh snow. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190506/winter-makes-dramatic-may-return-in-switzerland-winter Mon, 06 May 2019 11:36:55 +0200 winter-makes-dramatic-may-return-in-switzerland-winter One Swiss town will be hosting its eighth annual 'fête du froid' (cold festival) on Saturday. Here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.ch/20170131/coldest-village-in-switzerland-celebrates-the-cold Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:00:31 +0100 coldest-village-in-switzerland-celebrates-the-cold Switzerland has just shivered through its coldest night since February with temperatures a long way below freezing at higher altitudes. https://www.thelocal.ch/20181212/mercury-plunges-to-36c-in-central-switzerland Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:06:21 +0100 mercury-plunges-to-36c-in-central-switzerland Looking for a few winter options that don't involve skiing or snowboarding? Read on for a few of our suggestions... https://www.thelocal.ch/20181207/9-wonderful-winter-activities-that-arent-skiing-dog-sledding-tobaggan-riding-tamina-lumina-christmas-market-igloo-hotel-iglu-dorf-snowshoeing Fri, 07 Dec 2018 12:47:36 +0100 9-wonderful-winter-activities-that-arent-skiing-dog-sledding-tobaggan-riding-tamina-lumina-christmas-market-igloo-hotel-iglu-dorf-snowshoeing Following three years with little snow, the Swiss winter of 2017-18 brought exceptional quantities of the white stuff – but only in the mountains. https://www.thelocal.ch/20180504/experts-confirm-winter-broke-records-for-snowfall Fri, 04 May 2018 11:44:07 +0200 experts-confirm-winter-broke-records-for-snowfall Winter is here! As always, Switzerland has plenty of fantastic things to do in the colder months. Try some of these on for size this season... https://www.thelocal.ch/20171201/eight-brilliant-things-to-try-in-switzerland-this-winter Fri, 01 Dec 2017 11:36:14 +0100 eight-brilliant-things-to-try-in-switzerland-this-winter A mass of cold air will sweep across Switzerland this week causing maximum temperatures to drop to around zero degrees on the weekend. https://www.thelocal.ch/20171128/swiss-ski-resorts-rejoice-as-switzerland-set-for-glacial-weekend Tue, 28 Nov 2017 13:25:25 +0100 swiss-ski-resorts-rejoice-as-switzerland-set-for-glacial-weekend Looking for an unusual weekend away this winter? Escape to one of these fantastic boltholes for a memorable stay in snow. https://www.thelocal.ch/20171110/five-quirky-swiss-winter-getaways Fri, 10 Nov 2017 10:52:41 +0100 five-quirky-swiss-winter-getaways The fall of the Swiss franc against the euro bodes well for the forthcoming winter season and should attract more European tourists to the Swiss Alps, tourism leaders said on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20171108/swiss-tourism-chief-optimistic-for-swiss-ski-season-after-fall-of-franc Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:43:09 +0100 swiss-tourism-chief-optimistic-for-swiss-ski-season-after-fall-of-franc 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. https://www.thelocal.ch/20170413/ski-resorts-join-forces-to-offer-discount-pass Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:12:24 +0200 ski-resorts-join-forces-to-offer-discount-pass Don’t like downhill skiing? https://www.thelocal.ch/20161129/ten-alternative-snow-sports-for-non-skiers Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:17:37 +0100 ten-alternative-snow-sports-for-non-skiers Resorts including Verbier, Laax and Engelberg are partially opening this weekend after winter descended on Switzerland this week. https://www.thelocal.ch/20161111/get-your-skis-on-swiss-resorts-open-after-early-snow Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:54:01 +0100 get-your-skis-on-swiss-resorts-open-after-early-snow The Swiss resort of Zermatt has defended its crown to be named Best Ski Resort in the Alps for the second time in a row. https://www.thelocal.ch/20161111/zermatt-named-best-ski-resort-in-europe-again Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:47:13 +0100 zermatt-named-best-ski-resort-in-europe-again Winter is coming, and across Switzerland a roster of intriguing developments – from laser-controlled ski lifts to winter kayaking – will make you want to wrap up and head out, says The Local’s Emily Rose Mawson. https://www.thelocal.ch/20161110/seven-things-to-get-you-excited-for-the-swiss-winter Thu, 10 Nov 2016 12:33:40 +0100 seven-things-to-get-you-excited-for-the-swiss-winter A hailstorm caused a 24-car pile-up on Sunday as wintry weather conditions hit northwestern Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20161010/hailstorm-causes-massive-crash-in-neuchtel Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:44:20 +0200 hailstorm-causes-massive-crash-in-neuchtel