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…
Opening Swiss Passes 2025
With the arrival of spring, the Swiss Passes reopen to mountain and adventure enthusiasts.
PostBus symbol of Switzerland
Yellow Postbuses and their characteristic three-tone horn are distinctive symbols of Swiss public transport. More than 25% of the…
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…
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…
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…
Summer vacation
The term summer vacation or summer break refers to the school break between school years and the academic year break, which can last from…
Trinational Airport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
The Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg EuroAirport is the only tri-national airport in the world, built by Switzerland on French territory in the…
Helvetic summer tourism rising due to return of Asian guests
According to tourism forecasts published by BAK Economics on behalf of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), in the summer of…
History and traditions of the Swiss Carnival
Carnival is celebrated in many different ways: carnival parades, music, masks and dressing up play an important role.
Renovation of the Monte Generoso Railway completed
The last section of the new track on the line leading to the peak was laid on January 31, 2023, completing the century-old railway…
Lauro, a dynasty of the sea between tradition and innovation
Honorable Salvatore, son of the pioneer of shipping in the Bay of Naples: "Our commitment with means and technology for sustainability and…
Andermatt and Murten among world’s best tourist villages
The World Tourism Organization (WTO) has selected the world's best tourist villages, and for Switzerland, Andermatt (canton of Uri) and…
Good prospects for Swiss winter tourism
According to tourism forecasts published by BAK Economics on behalf of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), demand for…
The real “Made in Italy” in Zurich
On September 10, 2022 at the Schweizerisch-italienisches Kunstgymnasium (Art School) - Parkring 30 - Zurich ( near the Zürich Enge station)…
Swiss tourism despite all crises with strong growth
According to the tourism forecasts published today by BAK Economics on behalf of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), demand…