The first snowflakes of the 2025/26 season close the Alpine passes and open the ski resorts
Winter peeks out over the Swiss Alps: alpine roads go into ‘hibernation’ and the first ski lifts open, with ticket prices slightly up and…
EES Launches across Schengen for Extra-EU travelers
Fingerprints, facial recognition and electronic registration for extra-EU citizens: more security and short-stay monitoring
ESAF 2025 Glarnerland
The ESAF 2025 Glarnerland in Mollis from 29 to 31 August will be the largest festival of Swiss Schwingen and Alpine culture, with 270…
Switzerland between cycling, walking and health
Slow mobility and quality of life: between Alps and cities, a European model of sustainability
Between nature and silence the car-free villages to discover
Enchanted places where modernity gives way to silence, nature and a slower, more authentic lifestyle.
Opening Swiss Passes 2025
With the arrival of spring, the Swiss Passes reopen to mountain and adventure enthusiasts.
Schengen entry for non-EU tourists changes
The ETIAS, an electronic authorisation system similar to the US ESTA for visa-free travellers from outside the EU, will be introduced in…
New train timetable 2025
The new SBB timetable will come into force on 15 December 2024, bringing numerous changes to Swiss public transport. Find out what changes,…
A Visa will be required for entry into the UK from 2025
From 2 April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be required even for short stays costing £10
New Customs Rules 2025: Franchise Reduced to 150 Francs
Federal Council reduces deductible limit to combat shopping tourism
Upcoming reopening of the Swiss Passes
As spring arrives, the Swiss Passes are once again preparing to welcome mountain and adventure lovers. From the majestic peaks of the Alps…
New exclusive offers for italians abroad registered with A.I.R.E.
Special discounts and benefits with Trenitalia for Italians living abroad who are regularly registered with A.I.R.E. to travel in Italy…
Winter emotions in the best swiss ski resorts
Winter in Switzerland offers a unique and unforgettable experience thanks to its renowned ski resorts, framed by breathtaking scenery and…
Motorway Vignettes 2024
The Alpine countries adopting the vignette-based motorway payment system will have some changes in the New Year
Weak growth for Swiss winter tourism
According to tourism forecasts, after a record summer, the number of overnight stays in Switzerland will only increase by 0.4 per cent to…
It’s Oktoberfest time
Oktoberfest (d'Wiesn in Bavarian dialect) is the world's largest folk festival held annually between mid-September and early October since…