A recent government report shows Swiss residents spent 22.4 million nights away from home in 2016. Two thirds of these nights were spent in six countries. By far the favourite destination was Switzerland, which accounted for 33% of all overnight stays. Next were Germany (13%), Italy (12%), France (9%) and Austria (4%). A long list […]
Swiss launches multi-flight subscriptions from Geneva
Swiss has launched multi-flight tickets from Geneva airport. The new test product was launched on 20 September 2017. The offer is a use it of lose it type deal. Any unused flights cannot be refunded, transferred or credited. Owned by the Lufthansa, Switzerland’s flag carrier is offering two subscription options. The first, the Discover Europe Pass, […]
Start-up airline plans flights between Zurich and Sion
The ski-focused airline Powdair, launching in December 2017, recently announced plans to add direct flights between Zurich and Sion. Starting on 11 December 2017, the airline will offer 21 flights a week between Zurich and Sion, the closest airport to the Swiss resorts of Verbier, Zermatt and Crans Montana. Flights from Zurich are planned seven […]
Geneva lags well behind Zurich in airport ranking
A recent airport ranking by Handelszeitung ranks airports around the world. 65 aviation experts looked at airport architecture, atmosphere, passenger flow, staff friendliness, relaxation, recreation, restaurant and shopping areas. Geneva airport at rank 50 is far behind third-placed Zurich. Two asian airports, Singapore (first) and Hong Kong (second) take the top spots. Changi Airport in Singapore offers free-to-access […]
World’s longest foot suspension bridge in Switzerland
The bridge, accessible from the town of Randa near Zermatt, was opened on 29 July 2017. The 494 metre footbridge forms part of the Europaweg walking trail, one of Switzerland’s most famous. The two-day hike links Grächen and Zermatt. In 2010, the previous bridge was closed because of ground instability. Since then hikers have had to […]
It’s time to vote for Switzerland’s most beautiful village
By Bill Harby To the Swiss, it can seem like every time they turn around they’re being asked to vote on something. But this time it’s more fun than choosing among city council candidates you’ve never heard of. The online polls are open for the annual Most Beautiful Swiss Village contest. We’re down to 12 […]
Switzerland’s most beautiful villages
By Bill Harby Congratulations Moudon. This enchanting hamlet is the newest official member of a coterie of beautiful historic Swiss villages. Generally, the Swiss don’t like to brag. Even when it comes to cheeses, chocolate and direct democracy, they’re more likely to just offer you a taste and let you decide for yourself. But when […]
Swiss politicians push for tax on short-haul flights out of Switzerland
20 Minutes. Two Swiss politicians from Zurich, Thomas Hardegger and Priska Seiler Graf, are calling for short-haul flights to be taxed, a move they think would push people away from flying and towards train travel. They want an end to the uncontrolled increase in air travel and the emissions it generates. In 2010, the average distance flown by […]
Wine cellars in Valais open their doors this weekend
By Peter Hulm The icy weather of 19th of April 2017 launched catastrophe week in Switzerland’s finest wine growing region. The Valais “wine village” of Salgesch/Salquenen will probably lose 80-90% of its harvest, growers predict, as a result of frost damage to the vines (and apricot trees). Nevertheless, the canton’s wine cellars will be open […]
VIDEO: Two litters of Grand Saint Bernard puppies arrive in Switzerland
Earlier this week Le News visited Barry Land in Martigny, Switzerland, to meet the newest members of its canine family. The two litters, born on 22 March 2017 and 25 March 2017, are now seven weeks old. One litter of nine healthy pups are the offspring of a short-haired father and a long-haired mother, two breeds of the […]
