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A mountaineer died after falling on the Matterhorn’s Lion Ridge at an altitude of about 4,300 metres. The article should report what is known about the accident, the rescue operation and the investigation, while placing the dangers of the route in context without speculating about the cause.
10 days ago · 1 source
Climate Change
Switzerland's iconic alpine landscape is being visibly transformed by extreme heat. The Rhône Glacier is losing ice at an alarming rate, while increased rockfall risk on peaks like the Matterhorn is forcing guides to deem classic routes 'extremely dangerous'. This piece documents the immediate environmental and safety impacts.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Climate Change
The Glarus mountain resort of Braunwald will discontinue traditional ski operations from the 2026/27 winter season, citing the impacts of climate change and unsustainable costs. The decision highlights the growing crisis facing Swiss winter tourism as a forward-looking initiative is launched to reinvent the village's economy.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Public Safety
Rega, the Swiss air rescue service, conducted 20,463 missions in 2025, assisting an average of 36 patients per day. The total number of missions was 7% higher than the five-year average, with helicopter missions increasing by 3.7% compared to the previous year, highlighting the service's critical role.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Skiing
Following a series of accidents, there are increasing calls in Switzerland to introduce a legal alcohol limit for skiers. Proponents point to models like Italy's, while opponents express concerns about the potential negative impact on tourism and the difficulty of enforcement.
The Local Switzerland
Tourism
Swiss ski resorts from Zermatt to St. Moritz are seeing a significant surge in visitors from the United States and Canada, with tourism officials noting a strong post-pandemic recovery and continued growth even in the face of the strong Swiss franc.
SWI swissinfo.ch
environment
Swiss glaciers have reached their annual loss point weeks ahead of schedule, raising urgent concerns about climate change impacts on Alpine environments
The Local Switzerland
environment
Swiss glaciers have lost all winter accumulation by early July, marking earliest Glacier Loss Day in recorded history, raising urgent climate concerns.
SWI swissinfo.ch
natural disasters
Residents of the Swiss mountain village of Brienz/Brinzauls must prepare for potential years of evacuations as experts warn of continued landslide risks, despite ongoing mitigation efforts.
SWI swissinfo.ch
real estate
The Swiss Alpine village of Andermatt is experiencing an unprecedented influx of American property buyers, marking a significant shift in Switzerland's luxury real estate market.
The Local Switzerland
public safety
Military reports 26% increase in unexploded ordnance discoveries, issues urgent safety advisory for popular hiking regions.
SWI swissinfo.ch
