Overtourism could give way to sustainable travel
Let me state from the outset, you won’t get a discount if you mention to your travel agent that you read this article when you book your trip to Switzerland this summer.
This content was published on May 13, 2021 - 11:00
May 13, 2021 - 11:00
Dale Bechtel
Dale began his career at Swiss Radio International, the predecessor of SWI swissinfo.ch, in the 1990s. He reports on everything and anything happening in the Swiss Alps, from politics and climate change to tourism.
But it will be nice to have you back; Switzerland – in line with much of Europe – is planning to open up to overseas visitors in a few short weeks. And since we haven’t seen you in a while, I expect you’ll be welcomed with open arms!
Dive into the Swiss world of water
Switzerland’s lakes, rivers and waterfalls are a cherished life force. Here’s how to immerse yourself.
Mesmerising and hypnotic: a waterfall tumbles from forested cliffs into Lake Oeschinen, a tranquil glacial lake in the Bernese Oberland.Photograph courtesy of Switzerland Tourism
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With vast freshwater reserves and over 1,500 lakes, Switzerland is known as “Europe’s Reservoir,” and the country’s epic landscapes are largely defined by water. No wonder this landlocked country has for generations protected this most precious resource that generates such a huge diversity of natural features, from majestic rivers such as the Rhine and the Rhone and enormous lakes like Lucerne and Geneva, to the towering alpine glaciers and high waterfalls that tumble from cliffs above mountain vil
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A new tool shows how many vaccinations each New Jersey town has, by percentage, and age group. (Shutterstock)
NEW JERSEY New Jersey has launched a new online dashboard that tracks coronavirus vaccinations town-by-town, officials announced on Monday
(see which South Jersey towns have the highest vaccine rates below).
The charts posted on the state s website track how many adults have received one dose of a vaccine, and how many have been fully vaccinated in each town across the state, by percentage, Gov. Phil Murphy said during a news conference.
It can also be broken down by age group, including 18-and-older and 65-and-older, Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said. Each town is shaded, with towns that have higher vaccination percentages being shaded the darkest.
Roger Federer on chocolate, the Alps and his role as Swiss Tourism ambassador
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7 minutes to read I mean, chocolate, hello! Swiss tennis great, Roger Federer on what drew him to the role. Photo / Supplied I mean, chocolate, hello! Swiss tennis great, Roger Federer on what drew him to the role. Photo / Supplied
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In his new role, the tennis champion and avowed chocolate lover shares favorite places to hike, play tennis and eat in his home country. Roger Federer, the Swiss 20-time Grand Slam champion, recently became an unpaid spokesman for Switzerland Tourism. In a Zoom call from his home in Switzerland s Graubünden canton, he explained why travelers should visit his country when it reopens.
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A new tool shows how many vaccinations each New Jersey town has, by percentage, and age group. (Shutterstock)
NEW JERSEY New Jersey has launched a new online dashboard that tracks coronavirus vaccinations town-by-town, officials announced on Monday
(see which Jersey Shore towns have the highest vaccine rates below).
The charts posted on the state s website track how many adults have received one dose of a vaccine, and how many have been fully vaccinated in each town across the state, by percentage, Gov. Phil Murphy said during a news conference.
It can also be broken down by age group, including 18-and-older and 65-and-older, Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said. Each town is shaded, with towns that have higher vaccination percentages being shaded the darkest.