"It's like the glaciers are shouting out: 'We're disappearing. Help us.'" Matthias Huss of Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland ...

If you haven’t spent much time in Europe, it’s natural to gravitate to the big cities on a summer vacation: Milan one day, Paris the next and Barcelona to cap off an exhausting trip.

More remote than other popular Alpine destinations, Silvaplana was a favorite of Friedrich Nietzsche—and is one of the few ...

A hike along Switzerland’s Aletsch offers escape from the summer heat — but comes with a poignant sense of time running out ...

The Swiss Alps, including the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks, can be seen on clear days. For those who prefer to hike, there are several trails, such as Panorama Trail or Hardergrat Trail.

Although hiking is typically done in the warmth of the summer sun, some areas around the Swiss Alps also have wintertime hiking and trekking. Note that winter hiking is denoted by pink signposts.

Tempted to book a short summer getaway and want to try somewhere a little bit different? Well, there’s never been a better time for an alpine escapade in the Swiss Alps or a stay at The Lodge in ...

Entrance to the Swiss National Park is free. Admission to the exhibits at the visitor center cost 9 Swiss francs (about $10) for adults, while children explore for 5 Swiss francs (roughly $5.50).

This summer, my wife and I and two young children set out on an adventurous road trip from London to the Swiss Alps. At the wheel of a luxury SUV fully equipped with the latest Thule car ...