Not the best advert ever for holidays in Switzerland and Austria

I am sure that holding the Euro 2008 football championships was thought of by the tourist boards of Switzerland and Austria as an ideal opportunity to boost tourism in the countries, particularly outside of the skiing season. However, from what I can see from the TV, these countries seem to be blessed with the most inclement weather of any countries in Europe.

Virtually every night I watch the matches taking place in the most appalling heavy rain, thunder storms and grey murkiness. Not that I was looking to go to Switzerland or Austria, but if I was, I wouldn't be that keen now.