The remains of a tourist who disappeared almost 50 years ago were found in the Swiss Alps
Six months after the discovery of the remains, the Swiss police, in cooperation with their British colleagues, managed to establish who they belong to. The remains of…
Credit Suisse, the second largest Swiss bank, has frozen $19 billion of Russian assets – media
Earlier it was reported that the state blocked Russian assets in foreign currency totaling only $8.1 billion. Credit Suisse, the second largest Swiss bank, has frozen $19…
The highest dam in Europe is covered with 5 thousand solar panels – they will produce almost 3.3 GWh of electricity per year
A wall of solar panels has been erected on the lake Muttsee dam in Switzerland as the landlocked country seeks to maximize its production of clean energy…
Scientists have learned to ward off lightning strikes with the help of a laser (photo)
An experiment conducted in Switzerland proved this possibility. Scientists have learned to deflect lightning using a laser / ua.depositphotos.com A new study has shown that pointing a…
Zelensky discussed with the President of Switzerland preparations for the Conference on the restoration of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Swiss President Ignazio Cassis preparations for the Conference on the Restoration of Ukraine. The event will take place in the Swiss city…
What the US takeover of a Swiss resort might mean for skiing in the Alps
However, Sawiris has long held the view that Andermatt needed a strategic ski operator to take it to the next level. Enter Vail Resorts, who are now…
The grey guide to interrailing: why midlife is the time to travel Europe by train
From Patras, holiday options are numerous and include the Ionian islands themselves, such as Corfu, Kefalonia and Ithaca. On the mainland, head to Olympia, sail through the…
Your Easter ski holiday checklist – to ensure everything goes to plan
With the Easter break starting this coming weekend, now is the time for skiers, in particular families, who have a holiday booked abroad to ensure they are…
10 signs you’re too old for après ski
With spring in the air and restrictions on après ski eased in Europe’s top ski resorts, there’s never been a better time to let your hair down…
Freefalling at 130mph in the shadow of the Eiger was terrifying – but I’d do it again
Aerial pursuits have long been a top pursuit in the mountains and skydiving and sightseeing helicopter tours are as much a part of the summer offering in…
The 40 best mountain restaurants in Europe
Piz Boè Alpine Lounge, Alta Badia This stunning glass, wood and Dolomite stone structure sits alongside the upper station of the Boè cable car above Corvara on…
What I’ve learned from half a century of skiing – and why it will never be quite like the 60s heyday
Strengthening appeal Then: January 1965 As a 22-year-old, I would never have swapped the village pub crawl – tame though it was half a century before the…
The best new chalets and hotels for your ski holiday in 2022
The Paradiski area is huge, and dramatic. Linked to La Plagne in 2003 by the Vanoise Express, it would be impossible for even good skiers staying in…
The best new chalets and hotels for your ski holiday 2022
The Paradiski area is huge, and dramatic. Linked to La Plagne in 2003 by the Vanoise Express, it would be impossible for even good skiers staying in…
The new luxury lodge that’s transforming this outdated French ski resort
The Paradiski area is huge, and dramatic. Linked to La Plagne in 2003 by the Vanoise Express, it would be impossible for even good skiers staying in…
How do you stage Schubert up a mountain?
But the project survived only because so many of the participants believed in it so strongly. There was no time to waste, because the five-storey Julier Tower,…
Ski holidays just got cheaper – a guide to Europe’s most affordable resorts
Boosting Italy’s thrifty credentials further are Sauze d’Oulx (fourth), Sestriere (fifth) and La Thuile (seventh), with Cervinia (11th) and Selva (12th) just outside the top 10. Resorts…
Do current Covid travel restrictions mean I should cancel my skiing holiday?
Crystal Ski is similarly offering a “Book with Confidence” guarantee, allowing all guests, travelling to any destination, to amend for free, to a different date or destination,…
Your half-term ski holiday checklist – to ensure everything goes to plan
Elsewhere In the US, where Covid tests are required for unvaccinated children and teenagers under 17 between days three and five after arrival, tests are free of…
Nine amazing winter sports holidays to feel like an Olympian
Out of all my Olympic experience, it was at my final Games as an athlete, Nagano 1998, that I really fell for a destination. The resort of…
Planning your 2022 holiday? The easiest test-free options
This week, British holidaymakers received news that has been eight months in the making. For the first time since May 17 last year, we can go on…
The 15 best ski breaks for the ultimate comeback
Be prepared: Verbier It’s a situation that you’d never want to face but, if you venture off-piste, knowing what to do in an avalanche could make the…
The secret to stress-free family skiing
Share and save For many families, the sheer expense can often be the biggest challenge of a ski holiday. One way of keeping costs right down –…
Planning your 2022 getaway? The easiest test-free holiday options
This week, British holidaymakers received a piece of news that has been eight months in the making. For the first time since May 17 last year, you…
The easiest test-free holiday options
This week, holidaymakers received a piece of news that has been 252 days in the making. For the first time since May 17 2021, you can travel…