It’s not often a river boat captain serenades his passengers. But on our recent Rhine River cruise, it was a poignant moment ...

Lake Lugano offers calm waters, alpine views, Italian flair, and fewer crowds — a quieter alternative to Lake Como.

In this storybook area of central Switzerland, the Alps provide a dramatic backdrop for unforgettable adventures — from ...

Wastewater used to flow freely into this country's rivers, but now they're a water lover's dream come true, with ...

Switzerland, and Europe in general, is an expensive place to visit, but there are some underrated and less touristy villages and towns that offer affordability.

Switzerland, often perceived as expensive, is now accessible to all with the Swiss Travel Pass. This pass offers unlimited ...

Land tours on Viking's "Passage to Eastern Europe" sailings are mix-and-match: You can start with three precruise nights in ...

Forget boring summer beach trips! Autumn is the season when the trips become brighter and colourful. It’s also the time to ...

Alpine lakes have proven particularly sensitive to climate change, especially to fluctuations in air temperature and precipitation. Such variations can affect the ecosystem services provided by ...

OBERGOMS, Switzerland, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Switzerland's glaciers melted considerably over the past 12 months to log their fourth-largest reduction in ice volume on record, monitoring body GLAMOS said ...

Travel author Everett Potter offers his recommendations for the most charming train rides in the country, with alpine views you won’t find anywhere else.

In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4,900 feet from Zermatt to the Gornergrat summit, making it the second-highest railway in Europe after the Jungfraubahnen. Photograph by Artur Debat, Getty ...