The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...

Oeschinensee offers one of the most scenic trails in the Swiss Alps. This UNESCO World Heritage site is surrounded by alpine ...

The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...

HIKING down the mountain, butterflies fluttering past, the sound of moo-sic fills the air. It seems the native black Hérens ...

The Alps might be on many vacation bucket lists, but a journey into the mountains is much more attainable than most think, according to Rick Steves.

Switzerland is a hiker’s paradise with dramatic peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and over 13,000 miles of Alpine trails. But it’s also the most expensive country in the world. Forty years ago, my ...

Looking to escape? Here’s a recent trip local readers took to the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Check it out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www ...

Stretching 60 miles across Graubünden, the Engadine Valley is an ethereal wonderland. Its untamed landscape changes with the seasons, from snow-dusted peaks and frozen lakes in winter to lush meadows ...

Explore the best places to visit in Switzerland, including stunning lakes, iconic ski resorts, and medieval towns like ...

Sledding is big in Europe, and we aren't talking about saucer sleds down little hills: This is a heart-pounding ski ...