Two more have died following an avalanche.
In Sachseln in canton Obwalden the men, aged 51 and 31, were on a cross-country ski route when hit by the snow.
The skiers were on an approved route – and the alert status for the area at the time was moderate.
When they didn’t return on Saturday afternoon, the alarm was raised.
Helicopter searchers found the two men and airlifted them to hospital. They both died of their injuries shortly after.
Police have launched an investigation.
Bacteria warning in lakes
Sunny skies and temperatures approaching 30 degrees are expected this weekend, making lakes and rivers popular destinations across. But authorities canton Vaud are warning swimmers about a very real risk: cyanobacteria, which can spread rapidly in warm, still water.
Vengeron beach opens
The Vengeron beach has reopened after being closed since Tuesday due to pollution linked to a ruptured sewage pipe near Geneva Airport.
Nyon family suffers frightening attack
A family in Nyon had a terrifying ordeal when several hooded intruders broke into their house and forced them to open the safe earlier this week.
Lausanne at forefront on antibiotic resistance research
Lausanne is positioning itself at the forefront of fighting antibiotic resistance.
Luxury shoemaker ends Swiss production
Swiss luxury shoemaker Bally is ending shoe production in Switzerland.
Speed camera vandal spared prison
A 52-year-old man from Aargau has avoided prison despite carrying out a major vandalism campaign across Zurich.
