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Switzerland mourns

  • Switzerland stands still for a moment on January 9, 2026: the pictures of the national day of mourning following the fire on New Year's Eve in Crans-Montana.
  • Tears and grief in Martigny.
  • President Guy Parmelin during his speech at the memorial service.
  • A minute's silence in front of the cathedral in St. Gallen. The fire department also stands still.
  • The Valais civil defense commemorates the victims.
  • Despite the snowfall and cold, many people gathered in Crans-Montana to watch the memorial service on the big screen.
  • A minute's silence in Crans-Montana.
  • The heads of state of Switzerland were present at the funeral service.
  • Passers-by lay flowers in front of Zurich's Fraumünster church.
  • Members of the Nidwalden cantonal government arrive in Martigny. The official act of mourning took place there.
  • Participants arrive at the Place du Scandia in Crans-Montana before the start.
  • Public transport was stopped for a short time to mark the minute's silence for the victims of Crans-Montana VS. Here in Bern.
  • Emmanuel Macron writes in the book of condolence.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron and President Guy Parmelin greet each other in Martigny.
  • Numerous people gather in front of the cathedral in Lausanne.
  • Heavy snowfall on the morning of January 9 in Crans-Montana.
  • In Bern, passers-by stand still on the streets for a minute's silence.
  • Civil defense personnel on duty for the Ski World Cup in Adelboden pause.
  • Preparations in Martigny in the morning before the official act of mourning.
  • Many security forces secure the site in Martigny.
  • In Crans-Montana alone, 98 national and international journalists were accredited for the day of mourning.
  • Many people pause in front of the St. Christopher Chapel in Crans-Montana.
  • People commemorate the dead of Crans-Montana at the Fraumünster in Zurich.
  • People commemorate the dead of Crans-Montana at the Fraumünster in Zurich.
  • A minute's silence is announced on the main display board at Zurich main station.
  • During the minute's silence at 2 p.m., practically the entire station concourse stands still. One of the many impressive moments on this national day of mourning.
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  • Silence and tears in Crans-Montana.
  • Many guests came to the memorial service in Crans-Montana despite heavy snowfall.

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Switzerland stands still for a moment on January 9, 2026: the pictures of the national day of mourning following the fire on New Year's Eve in Crans-Montana.

Image: Pierre Albouy/REUTERS POOL KEYSTONE/dpa

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  • The national day of remembrance for the victims of the Crans-Montana fire disaster takes place on Friday.
  • These are the pictures.
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Switzerland commemorates the victims of the Crans-Montana fire disaster on Friday. These are the pictures.

Switzerland mourns