While travelers flock to Switzerland, it seems to Steves that it’s the Swiss themselves who get the most joy out of their mountains. Swiss people are experts at living with nature. Like people who ...

High in Switzerland, the mighty Alps seem to shout the glory of God. Up here, the Christmas season fills a winter wonderland with good cheer. I’ll never forget the holiday I spent in the village of ...

Monday, September 15, 2025 79° Today's Paper Travel Rick Steves’ Europe: Berner Oberland hike offers dose of Swiss bliss By Rick Steves June 15, 2025 1/2 ...

Pretty, pristine and lakeside, and at the foot of a towering hulk of a mountain, Luzern has long been Switzerland’s tourism capital. Since the Romantic era in the 19th century, it’s been a regular ...

With towering peaks, pristine valleys, and fairytale villages, this European destination offers plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in epic landscapes.

European markets offer a taste of the local lifestyle, but before shopping for fruit and other items, learn how to save money ...

Swiss people are experts at living with nature. Like people who live along the coast have telescopes to watch the ships, Swiss mountain dwellers have telescopes on their back decks to watch the ...

Pretty, pristine, and lakeside, and at the foot of a towering hulk of a mountain, Luzern has long been Switzerland’s tourism capital. Since the Romantic era in the 19th century, it’s been a regular ...