Local Zurich municipalities find the term "density stress" unfamiliar in their Badi settings, as they often exclude foreign residents.
In the small Swiss municipality of Pruntrut, a public swimming pool has caused a stir by imposing a ban on foreigners. The controversial decision has made headlines not just locally, but internationally, with the British tabloid, "Daily Mail", referring to it as "Swiss public pool bans foreigners".
The pool's policy, which restricts access based on nationality, has been a topic of debate due to antisocial behaviour by some foreign visitors, particularly from neighbouring France. This is not the first time such restrictions have been implemented in Switzerland. During the COVID-19 pandemic, for instance, access was limited to Swiss citizens in certain pools.
However, it's important to note that there is no national policy in Switzerland that bans foreigners from all public swimming pools. The restrictions in Pruntrut, and similar cases in the past, are typically the decisions of local authorities, responding to specific problems or conditions.
The news article about the Pruntrut pool ban can be found on NZZ.ch, a Swiss online newspaper. To ensure the best reading experience, it's recommended that readers adjust their browser settings to allow JavaScript for the website's functions.
The controversy in Pruntrut is part of a broader summer controversy in Switzerland this year, highlighting the complexities of managing public resources in a multicultural society. The "Locals first" principle, while applicable to the sunbathing lawn, does not seem to be directly related to the pool ban in Pruntrut, as the text does not clarify its relevance.
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- To address antisocial behavior concerns, some Swiss home-and-garden spaces, like the Pruntrut public swimming pool, might implement 'locals-only' policies.
- One might consider applying for membership at home-and-garden clubs in Switzerland that are more inclusive, recognizing the limited access to lifestyle amenities due to nationality-based restrictions prevalent in certain areas.
