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Klausjagen: Drunk man shows his backside to police officers – High fine
A heavily intoxicated German visitor caused trouble last year during the Klausjagen festival in Küssnacht, Canton Schwyz, by harassing passersby and interfering with police operations. After being…
Rigi Music Days 2026: Where the soul sings
The concert "Where the Soul Sings," part of the Rigi Music Days 2026, will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. at the Rigi Kulm Hotel. The program features works by…
Opening concert of the Rigi Music Days 2026 on Rigi Kulm - July 10, 2026
The opening concert, "By a Bright Little Brook," of the 2026 Rigi Music Days will take place on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 7:15 p.m. in the Rigi Kulm Hotel. The program includes important works by…
Closing concert "Dance of the Strings" of the Rigi Music Days - June 12, 2026
The closing concert, "Dance of the Strings," of the Rigi Music Days 2026 will take place on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the Reformed Church of Rigi Kaltbad. It begins at 3:30 p.m. The program includes…
Alpine farming in Schwyz: Honors, adventure trails and financing issues
The 80th general meeting of the Schwyz Cantonal Alpine Farming Association looked back on a tough summer for sheep farmers and announced a new alpine experience trail in the Mythen region, following…
Late onset of winter: joy and frustration in ski resorts like Rigi
A surprising late winter storm has brought up to 80 centimeters of fresh snow to the Swiss mountains, promising many ski resorts a perfect end to the season. While the major destinations are keeping…
Middle East conflict puts a strain on Swiss mountain railways – energy prices are the main concern.
The escalating Middle East conflict is impacting Swiss mountain railways, particularly due to restricted travel through the Gulf region and the start of the Arab booking season. While the Jungfrau…
Weggis: New monitoring after landslide
Following a landslide in the Tannenbergstrasse area, the municipality of Weggis in the canton of Lucerne is planning to introduce new monitoring systems to track slope movement. The landslide on…
Mica Morel: Art from Mushrooms
Mica Morel, a passionate mushroom hunter and artist from Immensee, has dedicated himself to a unique task: expressing the hidden splendor of mushrooms through his art. His works make the often…
Weggis: Rockfall on the Rigi slope leads to evacuation
Massive landslides and rockfalls occurred in Weggis on Monday, described by an eyewitness as "trees crackling on the Rigi slope." Rocks were dislodged and trees toppled; one boulder struck a house…