Over 4,000 plunged into the icy waters of Lake Geneva over the weekend for the 85th edition of the Christmas Cup.
Many wearing costumes braved the freezing air and the water at 8 degrees.
After the races, there was a chance to warm up with hot baths set up on the lakeside and champagne to celebrate.
Many spectators, including local politicians, watched from dry land – seemingly enjoying the pain the participants.
ICRC neutrality important
The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross says Switzerland and the Geneva-based humanitarian body should keep their neutralities distinct
Cyclists fined
Gendarmes and municipal police handed out 135-euro fines to cyclists caught ignoring a road closure along Lake Annecy this weekend
Swiss football captain banned from training camp
Switzerland's football captain Granit Xhaka has admitted procuring a fake Covid vaccination certificate and will miss the next four Nations League matches
Price change for homeowners with solar panels
Swiss households with solar panels face a significant change from 1 January
AI not recommended in the mountains
Swiss mountain guides are sounding the alarm over hikers using ChatGPT and similar tools to plan trips into the Alps.
Geneva airport travel landmark
For the first time in Geneva Airport's history, more passengers are flying to and from China than to and from the United States
