Landslide Devastates Blatten, Switzerland: Residents Share Stories of Loss and Resilience

Blatten, Switzerland, Reels from the devastating landslide that struck the village on May 29, 2025, have surfaced, showing the extent of the damage and the emotional toll on residents. Herbert Bürgisser, owner of the Hotel Bietschhorn in nearby Kippel, described the scene, saying, "The house we were planning to renovate, built in 1750, is gone." Pastor Thomas Pfammatter of Lötschental added, "I was speechless. We could only pray together." The video shows numerous homes submerged in water and surrounded by debris, a stark visual representation of the disaster's impact. Despite the devastation, the resilience of the community is evident in their shared grief and support for one another.