Heatwave
All the latest news and essential info on heatwaves in Switzerland.
Heatwave: Are you entitled to a rent reduction in your Swiss home?
With a few exceptions, it has been very hot in Switzerland in the past few weeks, making apartments, especially in older buildings, almost uninhabitable. What rights do tenants have if their dwellings are overheated?
Climate change made recent European heatwave 'up to 4C hotter'
Human-caused climate change made recent European heatwaves up to 4C hotter in many cities, pushing temperatures into deadly territory for thousands of vulnerable people, scientists have said.
Do you need permission before getting air conditioning in Switzerland?
Having an air-conditioned home is not a simple matter in Switzerland, as in many places you must have an official ‘ok’ to do so. But does your landlord have to sign off on it too?
Weather warning: Swiss government issues extreme heat alert
Switzerland will be hit by an episode of extreme heat this week with the public warned to take precautions. Here's what you should expect in your region
EXPLAINED: The rules in Switzerland for working in a heatwave
Working while temperatures exceed 30C is not only unpleasant, but can also be dangerous to health and safety. What are Swiss employers’ responsibilities in such cases?
The official Swiss advice for what to do and not to do in a heatwave
With temperatures set to soar, protecting yourself from the dangers of extreme heat is essential, Swiss health officials say.
Where is bathing in fountains allowed in Switzerland?
In some parts of Switzerland, taking a dip in public fountains has become a much-loved ritual. But is it allowed everywhere?
Heatwave to hit southern Switzerland with temperatures to rise to 35C
Though it has already been quite hot in Switzerland the past week, it will become even more so in the coming days.
Parts of Switzerland on red alert as temperatures soar
A number of heat warnings remain in place across Switzerland as temperatures in some areas are expected to rise to 37C.
Hot spell pushes 'zero-degree' line to record height in Switzerland
A hot spell enveloping Europe has pushed the zero-degree line -- the altitude at which the temperature dips into the minus -- to a record height of nearly 5,300 metres (17,400 feet) in Switzerland.
How long will Switzerland's heatwave last?
Swiss authorities have issued a heat warning for parts of the country as temperatures climb. We break down what you need to know.
Heatwave: Switzerland swelters as temperatures reach 34C
Parts of Switzerland saw sweltering hot temperatures at the weekend, with highs of 34C. Extremely hot weather will continue this week - along with thunderstorms.
8 swimming spots to escape the Swiss summer heat
Switzerland has been experiencing soaring temperatures recently. Where can you go for a dip to beat the heat?
Europe could soon face 'nearly 100,000 deaths a year linked to extreme heat'
More than 61,000 people died due to the heat during Europe's record-breaking summer last year, a study said on Monday which called for more to be done to protect against even deadlier heatwaves expected in the coming years.
Europe faces 'intense' extreme heat and drought, new report warns
Europe should brace for more deadly heatwaves driven by climate change, according to a sweeping new report that said the world's fastest-warming continent was some 2.3 degrees Celsius hotter last year than in pre-industrial times.
'By a substantial margin': How summer 2022 was Europe's hottest on record
The summer of 2022 was the hottest in Europe's recorded history, with the continent suffering blistering heatwaves and the worst drought in centuries, the European Commission's satellite monitor said on Thursday.
Water flown in by helicopter: How Switzerland has been hit by drought
Parts of Switzerland will get some much-needed rain in the coming days. But will that be enough to fix the current drought situation?
‘Critical situation’: Drought threatens Switzerland’s cheese production
The long dry spell has impacted much of the country’s agriculture, including the production of milk and cheese in some Swiss regions.
‘Don’t sleep naked’: How to get a good night’s sleep in a Swiss heatwave
As temperatures climb again, many people may struggle to get a good night's sleep in Switzerland. Here are some expert tips to help you even when it's sweltering hot.
Why most of the country will celebrate without fireworks this Swiss National Day
The night sky on Swiss National Day this Monday will look a little different this year in much of Switzerland. Here’s why.
Heatwave smashes Swiss Alps temperature record
Switzerland, which is caught in Europe's extreme heatwave, has seen freezing point rise way above its highest summits, smashing a record set 27 years ago, meteorologists said on Monday.
How the heatwave has impacted train travel in Switzerland
The heatwave sweeping across Switzerland has hit rail infrastructure hard, with cancellations and delays. Here’s what you need to know.
Body stress, drought and borders: How the heatwave affects Switzerland
Persistent heat that Switzerland has been experiencing in the past few weeks is wreaking havoc on people, nature and infrastructure. This is how.