He was 64. Halbye was skiing in the Verbier region of Switzerland when he fell on the piste on Saturday, April 12, according to a statement released by Kirkbi. He was immediately airlifted to the ...

But there are also many opportunities to ski cheaply in Switzerland. This is shown by a random sample at the three destinations Verbier, Saas-Fee and Airolo — an expensive, a medium-priced and ...

GET THERE: Swiss Air, Aer Lingus and Ryanair all have regular flights from Dublin to Zurich from €150 return. STAY THERE: The Ski Lodge in Engelberg is a buzzy apre-ski spot with rooms fro ...

For the fewest crowds, visit Switzerland from late October through November. Or, head to cities from January through March, since, unlike ski areas, they have few visitors at that time of year.

The best time to ski in Switzerland is during the last three weeks of January. Snow has accumulated by then and it’s after the hectic holiday period. This is also before the flocks of families ...