The nuclear power plant in canton Aargau, Beznau, is the oldest operating plant in the world and it will now run until 2033.
The energy company, Axpo, is to spend CHF 350m on renovations to keep it going.
It first went online in 1969 – with a second reactor in 1971.
The company says the decision has been made after extensive reviews and stresses safety is its top priority.
This is the first time a specific shutdown date has been given.
Major 5 year works plan starts in Geneva next year
Geneva residents are being warned a five-year programme of works to spread geothermal energy starts next year.
Home owner tax on brink of abolishment - or not
Is the much-maligned tax that home owners have to pay on the way out – or not?
Boy killed by bus in Vaud
A young boy was killed in canton Vaud on Tuesday evening after he was hit by a bus.
Quagga mussel found in Lake Zurich for first time
The invasive quagga mussel is continuing to spread.
Police officer pardoned of speeding
A police woman has been pardoned for a speeding offence dating from 2017.
Final - Geneva shops will open this Sunday
Shops in Geneva will be open this Sunday.
