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 destination on Lake Maggiore's shore is an unexpected hidden gem in Switzerland with idyllic terraces to sip wine, sandy ...

Experience Seealpsee, the jewel of the Alpstein mountains in Switzerland’s Appenzell region. Famous for its emerald waters and the iconic view of boats floating beneath towering peaks, this alpine ...

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 ...

Our hike reached its happy ending when we popped out of a wooded area into a flowery meadow at the tip-top of my favorite Swiss village: Gimmelwald. As he had for more than three decades of my visits, ...

Our long-time dream of visiting Switzerland became true for 10 days this summer – and an additional bonus of visiting Paris, the City of Love. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to stop raving about this ...

America's best mountain area with European Alpine vibes is North Cascades National Park in Washington. It feels like a ...

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 ...