Like most Swiss cities, St Gallen has a chocolate-box Old ... sitting near the foot of some of the Swiss Alps’ most domineering peaks, such as the Matterhorn and Les Diablerets.

Tuck into a traditional fondue at Restaurant Bären in the historic town of Unterseen; it’s within walking distance of central ...

What most people don’t do, however, is carve time for Bern, Switzerland’s federal (rather than capital) city which boasts a medieval old town, a captivating turquoise river and a reputation for being ...

The Central Alps, which extend across Switzerland, Italy ... from fairytale castles to riverside cities and medieval towns. Chances for outdoor adventure and relaxation abound, too, be it glacier ...

I've been on Eurostar, Amtrak, Japanese bullet trains — the best train trip in the world is on the Alpine Bernina Express ...

The permafrost in Switzerland's Alps is the warmest since records began, the Swiss Academy of Sciences announced Tuesday.

Fierce, fast summer rainstorms are on the rise in the Alps, and a 2 C temperature increase could double their frequency. A new study from researchers at the University of Lausanne and the University ...