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he Swiss Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSwiss) reports significantly increased avalanche danger. Large regions in the Cantons of Valais and Graubünden are Danger Level 4 (High). Many additional alp...

Several demonstrations are expected throughout Switzerland on Saturday, January 31. One such demonstration is expected near Bern’s Lorrainebrücke starting at 14:00. A large police presence is planned in response. Poli...

A demonstration is expected in Bern in close proximity to the U.S. embassy on Tuesday, January 20, starting at 19:00. This demonstration has not been authorized by Swiss authorities.

A large demonstration against the World Economic Forum (WEF) is expected in Bern on Saturday, January 17, starting at 15:00. This demonstration has not been authorized by Swiss authorities.

Fire at Le Constellation bar on January 1, 2026

Exercise normal precautions in Switzerland.

The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens that there is a demonstration planned on Saturday, November 4, 2023, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Bundesplatz/Federal Palace in Bern. 

The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens that there are two demonstrations planned on Sunday, October 22, 2023, 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm at Place des Nations in Geneva.

The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens that there is a demonstration planned on Monday, May 1, 2023, 2.00pm to 4.00pm at the Bundesplatz (Federal Palace).

The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens that there is an ongoing large-scale police operation occurring in the vicinity of the Bundesplatz in Bern.  Public transportation has been temporarily suspended and busines...

On Tuesday, May 3, from 5:30pm until 6:30pm, the Kurdish Society of Bern will hold a demonstration across Sulgeneckstrasse from the U.S. Embassy’s Main and Consular entrances near the Florapark.  Approximately 80-100 dem...

Exercise normal precautions in Switzerland.

Multiple protests may cause logistical issues on February 25 and February 26.

Friday, February 4, 2022 and for the duration of the Beijing Olympic Games, demonstrations will take place near the Chinese embassy (Kalcheggweg 10 off Thunstrasse) and potentially on the Bundesplatz. Friday, February...

Event: Sunday, November 28, 13.00pm – 17.00pm, approximately 5,000-10,000 demonstrators are expected to gather on the Bundesplatz, awaiting the results of the vote (COVID – Law). The local police will be out in large num...

Events: Several demonstrations, both organized and spontaneous, are expected to occur in Bern on Saturday, October 16, 2021.

Events: Several demonstrations, both organized and spontaneous, are expected to occur throughout Switzerland over the weekend. Recent events show that unplanned demonstrations can also occur without warning.

Do not travel to Switzerland due to COVID-19. The State Department has increased the Travel Advisory level from 3 to 4.

Emergency services in numerous cantons across Switzerland are dealing with significant flooding issues. Severe flooding has been reported in Bern, Zurich, Basel, Uri, Vaud, Luzern, and elsewhere throughout Switzerland.

Events:  Zürich Police have notified the Embassy that a demonstration against U.S. policy in Cuba will occur on Thursday, June 17. The demonstration will begin mid-afternoon in downtown Zürich and culminate in a march to...