The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...

“The lighthouse symbolizes the source of the Rhine River. The actual source isn’t directly at the lighthouse, but just behind the ridge to the south lies Lake Toma. The lighthouse was built to mark ...

The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...

Looking to escape? Here’s a recent trip local readers took to the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Check it out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www ...

Switzerland is a hiker’s paradise with dramatic peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and over 13,000 miles of Alpine trails. But it’s also the most expensive country in the world. Forty years ago, my ...

Stretching 60 miles across Graubünden, the Engadine Valley is an ethereal wonderland. Its untamed landscape changes with the seasons, from snow-dusted peaks and frozen lakes in winter to lush meadows ...

Zermatt, Switzerland, a breathtaking alpine village nestled at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn, is a haven for winter thrill seekers (and, bonus, the Zermatt Matterhorn ski resort is included in the ...