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Retiring to Switzerland

Low taxes, beautiful scenery, excellent health care: these are just a few of the reasons people come to Switzerland to retire.

University policies Should academics be taking the plane for short trips?

The University of Basel is considering a proposal for students to take the train rather than fly for short-haul academic trips.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

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Living with disabilities

Facilities and infrastructure for persons travelling in Switzerland with restricted mobility have greatly improved in recent years.

On time? Train delay data queries image of Swiss railways

Trains operated by Switzerland's state-owned national railway operator are less punctual than company statistics make believe.

This content was published on February 9, 2019 3:31 PM Feb 9, 2019 - 15:31

Willkommen, bienvenue Tourists return to Swiss mountain destinations

Overnight stays in Swiss Alpine resorts have increased for four consecutive seasons, with summer destinations doing better than winter destinations.

Automatic vs manual Swiss gear up for change to driving licence law

From February 1 whoever passes their driving test in an automatic vehicle is allowed to drive a manual car. Not everyone is happy about this.

By Olivier Pauchard

Tourism Swiss yatra

Honeymooners, big families or Bollywood stars. Switzerland has something for everyone.

Extreme sports Government tightens rules for Swiss mountain guides

Stricter rules for mountain guides and organisers of high-risk sports will come into effect in May to raise safety standards and professionalism.

This content was published on January 30, 2019 1:52 PM Jan 30, 2019 - 13:52

Opinion ‘Initiative against urban sprawl is unnecessary and harmful’

The Green Party's initiative to curb urban sprawl is too radical and risks blocking further development in Switzerland, argues Hans-Ulrich Bigler.

By Hans-Ulrich Bigler, director of the Association of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

European survey Wasteful Swiss among top recyclers

Swiss consumers generate an increasing amount of rubbish, but they remain the recycling champions of Europe.

This content was published on January 23, 2019 11:51 AM Jan 23, 2019 - 11:51

Travel tales ‘These women never gave up on their dreams’

A Swiss duo has written a different kind of travel book featuring ground-breaking females in places like Tanzania, Myanmar and Switzerland. 

By Christina Stucky

Top of Europe Record numbers take Jungfraujoch mountain railway

Asian tourists paved the way for a record number of visitors travelling to Europe’s highest railway station – the Jungfraujoch in Switzerland.

This content was published on January 4, 2019 10:00 AM Jan 4, 2019 - 10:00

Money matters One in two Swiss is happy with personal finances

One Swiss in two is satisfied with the state of their financial situation, according to a study. Just under a third (28%) expect their finances to ...

This content was published on January 3, 2019 4:29 PM Jan 3, 2019 - 16:29

Shimmering Enchanting tourists with lights

Light shows are proving to be popular - a winter tourist attraction in their own right.

Winter sports Visitors flock to Swiss ski resorts over Christmas and New Year

Swiss ski resorts have reported a busy period over Christmas and the New Year thanks to the sunny weather and good snow.

This content was published on January 2, 2019 5:32 PM Jan 2, 2019 - 17:32

Animal life European perch crowned Fish of the Year

The European perch, or Perca fluviatilis, has been named the Fish of the Year for 2019. 

This content was published on January 2, 2019 12:43 PM Jan 2, 2019 - 12:43

The Sounds of... Train-spotting and people-watching around the world

What’s the atmosphere like at train stations in Zurich, Prague, Montreal, Bucharest and Warsaw?

By Catherine Waibel

BOLD BERTLE The Great Swiss climbing tour: bolting your way up

In this exclusive swissinfo.ch series, follow professional German climber Pirmin Bertle on a journey through Switzerland's natural wonders.

Chapeau, Monsieur Chevrolet A nod to Switzerland in an American icon

For one American family, no car looms larger than one from a company created by a Swiss: the Corvair.

By Tim Neville

‘White gold’ Swiss ski resorts turn to ‘snow farming’

According to Le Matin Dimanche, ski resorts are storing excess spring snow to make up for a lack of it during the early months of winter.

This content was published on December 23, 2018 5:04 PM Dec 23, 2018 - 17:04