Wild as they are, the Alps are brilliantly accessible in the warmer months, whether you want to devise your own multi-day, cross-country trip on the frequent, efficient trains, or hit the trail on a ...

Five-star mountain spa resorts, a fleet of supercars to drive some of Europe’s most scenic roads, and skiing and champagne on tap. Here’s how to do the European ski season in style this winter. Fall ...

Located in northeastern Switzerland, Säntis stands at 2,502 meters as part of the Appenzell Alps. Its summit reveals views of six countries and features a historic weather station. Accessible by cable ...

Säntis, rising 2,502 meters in the Appenzell Alps of northeastern Switzerland, is one of the country’s most iconic peaks. From its summit, panoramic views stretch across six countries. Accessible by ...

APPENZELL, Switzerland — Voters in the heart of the Swiss Alps have banned naked hiking after dozens of mostly German nudists started rambling through their picturesque region. By a show of hands ...

Rapid erosion due to human activity, such as grazing livestock and farming, has stripped the Alps of almost all the soil formed since the retreat of the glaciers. This soil developed over millennia as ...

Nestled in a northeastern valley between Lake Constance and the Appenzell Alps, St. Gallen is one of the highest cities in Switzerland. Its university is considered one of the best business schools in ...

The Women’s European Championship will be played in eight cities across Switzerland. The 31 matches will be spread across Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lucerne, Sion, St. Gallen, Thun and Zurich. The opening ...