Five of the most notable newcomers to Europe’s winter resort scene are small hotels with distinctive personalities — and ...

Yodelling, the traditional singing of herders in the Swiss Alps, was recognised by the United Nations on Thursday as part of ...

Many of the fanciest luxury brands, such as Hermès, Ferragamo and Prada, remain family-run despite being publicly listed.

Corippo is the smallest village in Switzerland, with cobblestone streets, stone houses, and breathtaking alpine scenery. Here's why you should visit now.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A devastating May landslide in Swiss Alps village Blatten destroyed more than 90% of homes and buildings, killing ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. "What do you think would look better: pink or green?" The bubblegum ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There’s no need to rush to get to Zermatt this winter – the alpine village has something to offer year-round Ah, ...

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 ...

Moneymore YFC member Gemma Dobson has just recently returned from an unforgettable three week adventure in Switzerland through the International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) programme. Did you know with ...

It was well after dark in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town and Zurich’s raucous, multi-day “goodbye to winter — hello to spring” festival known as “Sechselauten” was in full Swiss swing. Loud marching ...

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 ...