At 7,969 feet (2,429 meters) above sea level, on a sharp hairpin bend of the Furka Pass, stands one of the most photographed ...

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The longest railway tunnel in the world is a 35-mile long journey located in the south of Switzerland surrounded by the ...

The Glacier Express calls itself the world's slowest express train, and it earns that description by spending eight hours crossing the Swiss Alps between Zermatt and St. Moritz through 291 bridges and ...

When it comes to luxury ski vacations, this one is hard to beat. In this video, we book a luxurious vacation at Virgin’s ...

1. Long before “The Three Musketeers” (1844) and “The Count of Monte Cristo” (1846) brought him fame and fortune, Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) at age 29 set off on one of the first of his many lengthy ...

Skiing or snowboarding in the Swiss Alps is definitely something to add to (and ultimately check off!) your bucket list. With so many great locations and places to choose from, it can be a bit ...

I simply love skiing in Europe’s Alps, and I’ve had my greatest, most memorable winter adventures exploring this lofty, rugged mountain range that spans the heart of Europe. One of my favorite areas, ...

Switzerland’s glaciers are disappearing faster than ever — and the Alps may never look the same.

A 1.2-mile-long train broke the world record for the longest passenger train this weekend in the Swiss Alps. U.S. District Court Judge Eric Tostrud granted a temporary restraining order against the ...