Cantonal overview tries to clear up Covid confusion for tourists
Having a meal on a restaurant terrace in Lausanne, canton Vaud, on Tuesday. This would only be possible in neighbouring canton Bern if you are staying at the hotel.
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Switzerland Tourism wants to help winter sports enthusiasts and other visitors with a nationwide overview of cantonal regulations.
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“Guests are confused. The lack of clarity is a major hurdle for planning holidays and excursions,” the organisation said in a statementExternal link on Thursday.
“For example, many guests aren’t aware that restaurants in hotels are open to hotel guests, or that in some cantons ski lifts and slopes are closed, while certain mountain railways are open for excursions.”
Switzerland Tourism also pointed to the constantly changing opening times of restaurants and ski resorts.
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The overview will be continuously updated and supplemented and includes links to the various service providers and to the snow report, which is also updated daily.
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