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That's because there's an exemption for countries which have land borders with Switzerland.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Arrived yesterday, lots of snow!
It’s cold, with lots more snow forecast over the next few days. Skiing is due to start at Scheidegg on Saturday.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@telford_mike, You are a fountain of knowledge! Any idea of how long the 10 day quarantine will be implemented?
I really want to get to Wengen for Christmas.
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Looks wonderful Mike, im very jealous even if the view is from Wengen
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| skilegs wrote: |
@telford_mike, Any idea of how long the 10 day quarantine will be implemented?
I really want to get to Wengen for Christmas. |
Big meeting of the Federal Council this afternoon. Fingers crossed it’s not for too long. I'm convinced they’ll want to protect the Xmas and NY tourism.
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looks fantastic. Enjoy the skiing.
Fingers crossed for a positive outcome re omicron and a relaxation of restrictions
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Swiss haven't been terribly logical the last few days one hopes the powers that be find some sanity before they destroy Xmas and New Year holidays
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No change to quarantine rules for travellers from countries with a variant of concern, in the press conference this afternoon.
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@telford_mike, Are you on the balcony of Chalet Dillon?!
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@grumpygargoyle, Chalet Iltis, not far away.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Amazing view. Glad you made it!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@skilegs, looks like there may be good news tomorrow.
Federal Council meet tomorrow afternoon. It would be good news for me too, as I'm not particularly enjoying quarantine.
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You know it makes sense.
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@Alastair Pink, great news. We are hoping to be in Grindelwald on 29th January.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@Alastair Pink, great news Alastair.
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From the Berner Zeitung:
The Federal Council has lifted the quarantine requirement when entering Switzerland for all countries - both for the Schengen states and for countries in southern Africa. The new regulation will apply from (tomorrow) Saturday.
In order to prevent the introduction of the new Omikron variant as far as possible, a more stringent test requirement applies, as the Federal Council announced on Friday. All persons, including those who have been vaccinated and those who have recovered, must present a negative PCR test result when entering Switzerland. In addition, a second test, PCR or rapid antigen test, must be done between the fourth and the seventh day after arrival.
This test will ensure that infected people who contracted the virus shortly before or during the trip are recognized, the Federal Council announced. The test costs must be borne by the immigrants themselves.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@telford_mike, good news !!
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Great news holiday makers allowed in with no quarantine only need a PCR test andentry form then a test o Day 4 and 7
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Well good news about the quarantine requirement being dropped from tomorrow (Saturday).  I'll still be entering Switzerland on Monday 6th December for a 3 night stay, so tomorrow I'll need to get myself a PCR test in Tignes. I believe the Swiss accept a PCR test taken within 72 hours before entering Switzerland?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Everything looks ready to go for the start of the season at Scheidegg tomorrow. It's absolutely freezing, and every cannon on the mountain is roaring.
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@Alastair Pink, yes that's right, PCR to enter and a rapid test on days 4 to 7.
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from the 28th Dec (until it is not required) a test center is being set up in the sports centre for testing PCR or rapid antigen tests. No need to visit Lauterbrunnen for guests in Murren !!
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I'm visiting from the 18th to 29th where do we go to get the pcr/antigen tests?
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| telford_mike wrote: |
| @Alastair Pink, yes that's right, PCR to enter and a rapid test on days 4 to 7. |
I was intending entering Switzerland on Monday 6th, but I've seen it stated by some people that the new requirement for a PCR test doesn't start until Monday 6th? Is that true, and if so could I enter Switzerland on Sunday 5th and avoid the need for a PCR test on entry? 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Thanks Mike much appreciated, I'll stand you a drink at Rocks Bar!!
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@telford_mike, thanks, that's what I thought, but some things do change on the Monday (relating to mask wearing etc).
It's proving very difficult to get a PCR test in Tignes, there's a Covid testing centre been set up in town, but the first available test appointment isn't until Monday 6th. 
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You know it makes sense.
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| Rachelljtaylor wrote: |
| Thanks Mike much appreciated, I'll stand you a drink at Rocks Bar!! |
Thanks! Just back from there actually. It's had a bit of a rebrand, and it’s now 'Rocks Mixology Bar', with an emphasis on cocktails, some of them very weird. One that was very popular tonight was a drink that was mixed and then placed in a glass chamber full of smoke, which apparently enhanced the taste. Music is jazz, and it’s still a great place. Obviously, they still sell beer and all the regular stuff.
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Another good snowfall last night. Hard work getting home from the pub.
The outdoor ice rink is open. Very few tourists around.
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Quite nice up at Scheidegg today, just 3 lifts running and hardly any skiers. Weather was nice - a mix of sunshine and snow, and it’s absolutely freezing.
No hotels open yet, the village is very quiet.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Big snowfall in the village today. Ploughs working hard.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Well it's my last day in Lauterbrunnen, leaving tomorrow. As I needed a lateral flow test taken within 48 hours before I enter the UK (I'm on the ferry from Calais that gets into Dover on Friday at 12:20) I was looking round for somewhere to get the test done when I noticed that they have set up a Covid test facility at the Grindelwald Terminal. No booking or reservations, just turn up and first come first served. The cost of the lateral flow test was CHF40 (quite expensive by UK standards) but it was very convenient and also gave me the opportunity to check out the new Eiger Express. The gondolas are very spacious (although due to the very few people around I was on my own in the gondola both on the way up and the way down). At the top of the Eiger Express in addition to the connection to the train up to the Jungfraujoch there's also a small bistro where I had a hot Schoggi. By the time I'd got back down again on the Glacier Express it was 15:10 and I was able to go straight to the Covid test facility and get my test, which covers me for my Friday travel to the UK. Here's the info on the test facility at Grindelwald Terminal: https://www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb/corporate/news/new-walk-in-test-center-for-covid-19-tests-in-the-grindelwald-terminal-6863/
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Finally, some nice weather.
Pistes are good, with powder on a firm base. On weekdays it’s still very quiet. Hotels will be opening this weekend. In Wengen, the Glühwein Festival (basically a big party in the street) has been cancelled because of you-know-what, which is a shame. Nice weather is forecast all week.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Murren visitors
Opening hours Caremed Praxis
Lauterbrunnen from 24th Dec, 2021 (Tel: +41 33 856 26 26)
Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri: 8.00-11.30 am and 1.30-5.00 pm
Thu: 8.00-11.30 am, afternoon emergency service
Sat (incl. 24th and 31st Dec, 2021): 8.00-12.00 am, afternoon emergency service
Sun/holiday: emergency service
Mürren from 28th Dec, 2021 until mid march 2022 (Tel: +41 33 856 02 26)
Tue/Thu: 9.30-12.00 am und 1:30-4.00 pm
There may be exceptions during the Lauberhorn and Inferno race week.
Walk-in test centres Lauterbrunnen & Mürren
from 25th Dec, 2021 until mid march 2022
We offer PCR or rapid tests, both nasopharyngeal, whose results or certificates we
send by e-mail.
Registration for the test is mandatory at www.corona123.ch.
Please bring your health insurance card (CH citizen), ID, cash or bank card
(PCR: CHF 160.- / rapid test: CHF 50.-).
If you have any questions, please contact us during opening hours at
Tel: +41 79 968 46 04.
In Lauterbrunnen in the old schoolhouse: daily 8.00-10.00 am
(PCR tests are only possible until 9.00 am on Saturdays, not at all on Sundays,
result available after 24 hours)
Mürren at the Palace near the Sports Centre from 28th Dec: Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat 4.00-
6.00 pm (PCR tests not possible on Saturdays, result available after min. 48 hours)
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Another nice day today, and even fewer skiers around.
Very mild, but snow still fine. Valley runs open to Wengen and Grindelwald.
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I see the temps drop and snow is forecasted on the long range forecast from the 27th, obviously a long way off but fingers X
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Boot fitting in Interlaken. The shop is Eiger Sport on Bahnhofstrasse, 5 minutes walk from Interlaken West station.
The boot fitter is Kaspar. Very thorough and professional. Will try the new boots tomorrow, but confidence is high.
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@telford_mike, how many did you try?
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@Nadenoodlee, they were for Val - half a dozen I guess. She needs narrow heel / wide forefoot. She ended up with Salomon S Pro 100. A good workout on Männlichen tomorrow morning will see whether she made a good choice.
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