Overview
- The town of Pruntrut replaced last summer’s complete ban on non‑Swiss visitors with a residence‑based regime that took effect in early June 2026 and raises adult tickets for people without Swiss residence or work permits to 15 CHF from 7.50 CHF.
- Non‑residents must buy tickets online in advance, present ID at the gate, cannot buy season passes, and pool management reserves the right to refuse entry if rules are not followed.
- Municipal leaders cite repeated incidents in 2025 — roughly 20 house bans for harassment, abusive language, inappropriate undressing and violent reactions — as the reason for the stricter controls.
- Legal experts and industry spokespeople in Germany and Switzerland warn the pricing rule may be legally vulnerable because it treats people differently by residence and could amount to indirect discrimination under EU and constitutional law.
- Local reaction is split: some regulars say the measures restored calm and boosted season‑pass sales in 2025, while critics say the rule stigmatizes cross‑border visitors, may deter French families, and risks fuelling legal challenges.