The mountain resort of Verbier is the most expensive place in the Alps for second homes, including high end resorts in other Alpine countries.
The latest UBS Alpine Property Focus Report shows on average a property in Verbier will cost CHF 21,500 per square metre, next is St Moritz at 21,200 and third, Zermatt at CHF 19,900.
Although price rises have been strong over the last 5 years – on average – 30%, UBS analysts suggest the market will stagnate this year as international demand is low.
Fire death toll ticks up
The death toll from the Crans-Montana fire has ticked up by one after an 18 year old man died at the University Hospital Zurich on Saturday.
Carnivals bring in stricter safety rules
Following last month’s tragedy in Crans-Montana, carnivals across Switzerland are tightening fire safety.
Geneva gets windfall from SNB
Canton Geneva is getting a windfall from the central bank.
Winegrowers face another blow
Swiss winegrowers are facing another blow.
Thousands march in support of the Kurds
Several thousand people took to the streets of Bern on Saturday in support of the Kurdish region in northern Syria.
Cold weather and strong wind warning
Forecasters are warning of strong winds and bitter cold coming in central and eastern parts of the country.
