With the Winter Olympics coming, all eyes are on Cortina d’Ampezzo, but savvy buyers are looking at two other hotspots, 500km ...

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

Switzerland is racing to rebuild Blatten, which was crushed by a glacier. It’s a sign of the economic and emotional costs of a warming Europe.

A full 240-mile trek along the Via Alpina 1 takes around 20 days, but shorter itineraries are possible. For a scenic day trip ...

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

Europe is full of natural wonders, but if you want to see just how dreamily beautiful the continent can get, the country at ...

But as things often happen, the fickle A-listers turned to other resorts, and Crans-Montana slid into the background. Fast ...

Explore Saxer Lücke, a narrow mountain pass in eastern Switzerland, framed by dramatic limestone peaks and alpine trails.

Escape to the peaceful beauty of the Swiss Alps as we take you on a walk through Oeschinensee. Discover pine forests, breathtaking mountain peaks, and quiet alpine trails that feel like a secret ...

SLF researchers are investigating a wide range of climate change impacts in the Alps so that people there can prepare for ...

Switzerland transforms into a snowy wonderland in winter, offering breathtaking Alpine scenery, festive markets, and ...