Switzerland
Saxon Switzerland National Park closed after deadly storm: 1 death
Saxon Switzerland National Park in Saxony, Germany, has been closed to all visitors as of August 1, 2026, following a violent storm. The event caused one death and three serious injuries, according to Die Zeit. Staatsbetrieb Sachsenforst has declared an immediate life-threatening danger due to storm damage. The closure affects zones between Bastei, Rathen, Hohnstein, and Polenztal.