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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Scientists are inducing zero-magnitude earthquakes beneath the Swiss Alps to understand why some tremors are more destructive ...

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, ...

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 ...

Here's 10 of the best ski mountains in Europe for reliable snowfall; Nothing defines a great ski trip like consistent, ...

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

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