This Sunday, Swiss voters get to decide on whether to elevate cycling to the same status as hiking and driving. Currently, Switzerland’s constitution mentions roads and hiking trails, but not cycling lanes, something cyclists would like to see … [Read more...]
News and Features
Switzerland fast losing its snow to global warming
Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the United Nations recently unveiled the results of an analysis of 22 years of satellite imagery showing the evolution of snow cover in Switzerland. Swiss snow is disappearing fast, something … [Read more...]
Patrouille Suisse’s Alpine aerobatics display set for take off
Next month Switzerland’s iconic air display team, known as the Patrouille Suisse, will take to the skies above the mountains of Fliegerschiessen Axalp in the canton of Bern. Founded in 1964, the Patrouille Suisse has featured as the support … [Read more...]
Nearly 250,000 Swiss drivers caught by French speed cameras last year
Many Swiss drivers holidaying in France last year returned home to a nasty surprise among the pile of mail waiting for them. In 2017, 249,236 were caught speeding by French speed cameras. The French government raked in over 1 billion euros … [Read more...]
Switzerland’s two very different votes on food and agriculture
On Sunday, Swiss voters will get to decide on two initiative related to food. The first is the Fair Food Initiative, a proposal aimed at making food healthier and its production more environmentally friendly. It calls on the government to … [Read more...]
Guides
Hiring a cleaner – around half break law on Swiss accident insurance
Brought to you by quitt.ch In Switzerland, around one in seven hire someone to do their cleaning, but around half break the law, risking fines and a big bill because they don’t have compulsory accident insurance, according to a recent survey by comparis.ch. The survey of more than a 1,000 people shows the main reasons […]
Setting up a business in Switzerland – a guide
Brought to you by Winbiz online accounting for Swiss businesses. So you have decided to start a business. You have a business plan and are ready to get started. Before you launch you need a name and possibly a company. Broadly there are two options in Switzerland. One is to set up a company, the […]
Activities
Art in an alpine setting – the Pierre Arnaud Foundation in Valais
On 12 November 2016, Museums in Switzerland are free. Valais resident Peter Hulm suggests going to the Pierre Arnaud Foundation in Lens, just below Crans-Montana. Not just because of its magnificent building and a restaurant whose young chef was … [Read more...]
5 romantic Swiss spring getaway ideas
Buds will soon be on the trees, and our juices will start flowing, so it’s time to plan a romantic getaway with your sweetheart. Here are 5 love-struck suggestions. By Bill Harby Ascona-Locarno, Ticino Canton Nesting: The Art Hotel Riposo in the … [Read more...]
Montreux to Gruyères on the chocolate train. Switzerland’s most delicious trip.
By Bill Harby Sorry Willy Wonka, but you won’t want to eat your mode of transportation on The Chocolate Train tour. However, yes, before the day is out, you will taste delicious Swiss chocolate and cheese, and still have time to explore one of the … [Read more...]
