The summery weather is luring sun seekers to the side of the rivers and the lake around Geneva - but be warned, the water is still cold.
Despite May 1st not being an official holiday in Geneva, the pontoons along the Rhone were full with people enjoying the weather.
School children, still on easter holidays, took advantage – and were the bravest to take to the water – but many of those hurried out. The water temperatures is just 15 degrees.
Heat alerts ease
Vaud and Valais have called off their heatwave alerts as thunderstorms move in and temperatures drop.
Warning to stay off the Matterhorn
Switzerland's mountain guides are now telling climbers to stay off the Matterhorn entirely, as the heatwave makes conditions there dangerous.
SVP calls for easier access to AC in Geneva
Air conditioning is back at the centre of Geneva's political debate as the heatwave continues.
Switzerland slammed for denying prisoners vegan meals
Switzerland has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights over its treatment of two vegan detainees.
ABB launches takeover of UK company
The Swiss/Swedish engineering firm, ABB is preparing the largest acquisition in its history, launching a takeover bid for British engineering firm Rotork.
More killed in Valais this year than the whole of 2025
Valais has already lost more people to accidents this year than in the whole of 2025 — 77 lives by mid-July, against 69 last year.
