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 ...

Seven hours into an arduous Alpine climb up teetering wooden staircases and scree-strewn switchbacks, the trail finally spits me out onto the cloud-wrapped summit of the Hohtürli Pass. At 2,840 meters ...

This video explores scenic hiking trails across Switzerland, highlighting alpine landscapes, mountain paths, and breathtaking ...

Ashley Franzen has lived all over the world and currently resides in Switzerland with her family. She frequently travels through and around the Swiss Alps – she is very thankful for the country's ...

HIKING down the mountain, butterflies fluttering past, the sound of moo-sic fills the air. It seems the native black Hérens ...

Seeking out the best walks and hikes in Europe, we found the small village of Wengen, Switzerland is still tops, as we wrote to Follow the Reader in 1997. We have visited Wengen several times for its ...

Hike up Monte Gambarogno for the best views in Ticino. Spend time on—or in—the azure waters of Lake Maggiore, Switzerland’s answer to Lake Como. Dine in a grotto-style restaurant serving simple ...

May your Swiss vacation include these tiny medieval towns, iconic ski resorts, and cheese-filled destinations.