The best time to visit the Swiss Alps is going to heavily depend on what you'd like to do! If you're a skier, snowboarder or a winter sports fan, November through February will be the best times to ...

If there’s an image of Switzerland more recognisable than the heirloom watches, chocolate bars and fondue sets, then it’s the ...

The Swiss Alps are world-renowned for their breathtaking scenery. Think snow-dusted peaks, turquoise lakes, and picture-perfect villages that look like they've stepped straight out of "Heidi." But ...

Skiing or snowboarding in the Swiss Alps is definitely something to add to (and ultimately check off!) your bucket list. With so many great locations and places to choose from, it can be a bit ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There’s no need to rush to get to Zermatt this winter – the alpine village has something to offer year-round Ah, ...

Europe is full of natural wonders, but if you want to see just how dreamily beautiful the continent can get, the country at ...

1. Long before “The Three Musketeers” (1844) and “The Count of Monte Cristo” (1846) brought him fame and fortune, Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) at age 29 set off on one of the first of his many lengthy ...

The newly unveiled concept aims to bring to the Swiss Alps the densification and verticality strategies typical of ...

This year's winner of the Observer's It's Read Everywhere contest enjoyed the "trip of a lifetime" and showed that the ...

Switzerland has over 1,400 glaciers. Some of them are world famous, including the largest one, the Aletsch Glacier, which is ...