Skiing is the Swiss Alps' claim to fame, but as snowfall decreases tourists may have to turn to hiking, biking, and paragliding.

A highlight of one of my European summers was a day I spent hiking in the Berner Oberland region of the Swiss Alps. I was with a wonderful group of traveling friends, all eager for a ramble in the ...

Experience Bosco Gurin, the highest village in Ticino, Switzerland, situated 1,503 meters high in the Maggia Valley. Founded by the Walser people in 1253, this Alpine gem preserves centuries of ...

Beyond skiing and snow, Zermatt offers year-round magic. Discover hiking, helicopter tours, and Matterhorn views in this iconic Swiss Alps destination.

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 ...

It’s 9:30 a.m., and my stomach is already growling as I hike along a narrow ridge in the Swiss Alps. To my left, clusters of wild herbs and ripe berries glint in the August sun. To my right, the ...

Palmer, Alaska, is one of those small mountain towns that seem to have been plucked straight out of the Swiss Alps.

Nearly 12.5 miles in length, this glacier is the longest "stream" of ice in the Alps. It originates in the Jungfrau region, bordering Konkordiaplatz, and it is perhaps one of the best places to visit ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Even if Italy isn't on your itinerary, don't miss out on the delectable flavors of Italian food in Ticino. After a nice meal in Lugano, Locarno, Ascona or any smaller village ...

Home to mighty glaciers, mirror-still lakes, tranquil meadows and ravishing peaks, Valais delivers Switzerland in widescreen.