UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Now Mandatory for Swiss Citizens from February 2026
Avalanche Danger Raised to Level 4, Prompting Mobility Alerts in Valais and Adjacent Cantons
National Day of Mourning on 9 January Set to Ripple Through Swiss Transport Network
Latest News
National Day of Mourning on 9 January Likely to Ripple Through Swiss Transport Network
Switzerland’s rare national day of mourning on 9 January will trigger synchronized pauses across rail, road and air networks. Brief platform holds, motorway closures for VIP convoys and squeezed airport slots could upset business-travel schedules and delay permit-office appointments. Companies should build buffer time into itineraries and pre-position critical shipments.([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-08/ch/national-day-of-mourning-on-9-january-will-alter-transport-timetables-nationwide/?utm_source=openai))
Avalanche Risk Raised to Level 4, Triggering Mobility Alerts in Valais and Beyond
Swiss authorities have raised the avalanche threat in Valais to Level 4 through the morning of 10 January, forcing road closures, possible rail slow-downs and new duty-of-care obligations for employers with staff in alpine areas. Logistics firms and travel managers should activate winter-weather contingencies.([visahq.com](https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-01-08/ch/high-avalanche-danger-in-valais-prompts-federal-transport-warnings-for-8-10-january/?utm_source=openai))