The Alps featured as a stop on the Grand Tour, and recreational skiing gained popularity. Queen Victoria trotted up Rigi mountain in central Switzerland on horseback, reportedly jotting in her ...

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

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

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.

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 ...

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.

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).

Travelers heading to the Alps in the coming days should prepare for severe weather, including thunderstorms and exceptionally ...