Non-residents will pay twice as much as locals. Non-residents are people who do not live, work or are tourists in Switzerland. In this case, an adult will pay 15 Swiss francs (400 crowns) instead of 7.50 francs (200 CZK) for the entrance fee, young people 10 (265 crowns) instead of five francs (132 CZK). In addition, non-residents can only buy a ticket online and it is only valid if they identify themselves at the ticket office. They are also not entitled to a season ticket, reports the website 20 Minuten.
Last summer, the operator of a swimming pool in Porrentruy banned the entry of young men from France after a series of incidents that took place there. It was not only harassment of women, but also aggressive behavior, conflicts in the pool, drinking alcohol, causing disputes and attacking visitors.
This decision caused a great debate not only in Switzerland, but also outside the borders of the country. The ban ended with the summer season. The measure will undoubtedly raise a wave of discussion and condemnation, but the core of the problem is: Why does the swimming pool resort to such extraordinary measures?
“If individuals repeatedly cross the border, the operator must react. The question is not whether it is necessary to take some steps. The question is what measures are reasonable and legally permissible,” writes the German weekly Focus.
No swimming pool operator wants to exclude visitors, after all, he lives off them. If he nevertheless takes drastic measures, it often means that other steps have not brought the desired success.
Many believe that the rules of swimming pools are only recommendations. The opposite is true. Anyone who harasses others, insults employees or intentionally violates the rules endangers the operation of the swimming pool. Individual incidents quickly turn into uncertainty and frustration for most visitors. Visitors want reliability and security. As soon as the feeling of safety disappears, the swimming pool loses part of its purpose, writes Focus.
