Own a Ski Resort for Free
The Times report, in this article, that the Swiss Ski Resort of Erner Galen, including more than 12 miles (20km) of slopes, three ski-lifts, a chairlift and several artificial snow machines and snow vehicles, is on offer to anyone who can keep it in business.
The county made its decision because of financial problems that meant it could not afford to upgrade the facilities to meet health and safety regulations.
Heinz Seiler, the spokesman for Erner Galen, said that there were no hidden costs and that the resort and its facilities were free of charge. “We are giving away the entire resort, including all the facilities and equipment such as the ski lifts and the snow vehicles. The community needs the resort to survive economically, but it cannot finance its operation.”
The resort needs investment of around £600,000 in the first year, to meet safety requirements, and comes with a license for exploitation until 2017.
