Swiss limit tourist access in bid to bring back edelweiss Edelweiss in Crisis! Switzerland's stunning landscapes are under siege by selfie-obsessed tourists. Our beloved edelweiss is disappearing faster than Swiss chocolate! It's time for us Swiss Club members to step up and be the eco-warriors of the Alps. Let's show the world that we can enjoy Switzerland's beauty without destroying it. Remember, a selfie won't last, but the edelweiss might. Share Imogen Foulkes BBC News in Bern Andia/Universal Images Group Riffelsee has become a magnet for tourists in search of the perfect picture One of Switzerland's most stunning spots has become the latest to try to limit tourist access, in a bid to protect the environment from becoming overrun by Instagrammers. Above the famous resort of Zermatt, the Riffelsee lake is more than picture perfect. Not only can you see the iconic Matterhorn in all its glory, you can capture its reflection in the glacial waters of the lake. I...
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