The Jet d’Eau will soon take a break.
From the end of the month, the landmark will be shut down for five weeks as the city’s Industrial Services carry out annual maintenance on its pumps, valves, and lighting system.
At the same time, the Eaux-Vives lighthouse at the end of the pier will undergo heritage restoration work.
The fountain is set to resume partial operation on November 22nd, with a delayed start at noon on weekdays.
Full operation should return by December 3rd.
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The financial news service Bloomberg says that Switzerland is in the verge of a new trade deal with the United States.
Six teen girls sentenced after vicious attack
Six teenage girls have been sentenced for a violent assault on another girl in Oensingen, Solothurn, last January.
Bern is the Christmas Grinch
A sign of austerity in Bern: the Federal Department of Finance has cancelled its traditional Christmas party.
Battery blamed for bike shop fire
A bad battery is being blamed for a fire in a bike shop in canton Neuchâtel.
Sperm quality varies dramatically across the country
A new study suggests where you live might affect sperm quality.
Cash banned at Zurich Christmas Market
Customers will not be able to use cash at the upcoming Christmas Market at Zurich main train station.
