Appenzell, Switzerland — The signs were clear: The hike from the town of Appenzell to Clanx in northeastern Switzerland would take just 50 minutes. All I had to do was follow the yellow diamond-shaped ...

APPENZELL, Switzerland — The Swiss like their secrecy, particularly in banking. At other times, they are more open. Take hiking. In recent years, it has become fashionable for a growing number of ...

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 ...

Nestled in the Alpstein region of Appenzell, Seealpsee is one of Switzerland’s most breathtaking alpine lakes. Its crystal-clear waters and postcard-perfect scenery make it a favorite among hikers and ...

The Swiss like their secrecy, particularly in banking. At other times, they are more open. Take hiking. In recent years, it has become fashionable for a growing number of Swiss and some foreigners to ...

I'm high in the Swiss Alps in a tiny mountain hut called Berggasthaus Aescher. A spry grandpa in a sweater as worn as his face pulls a wide-eyed child onto his lap to teach him to drum with old wooden ...

APPENZELL, Switzerland — Voters in the heart of the Swiss Alps on Sunday passed legislation banning naked hiking after dozens of mostly German nudists started rambling through their picturesque region ...

Life meanders at an unhurried pace in Appenzell, one of the most traditional of Swiss cantons, or districts. This small village on the eastern edge of Switzerland charms not just with its stunning ...

APPENZELL, Switzerland (Reuters) - Hikers will no longer be able to stroll naked through the idylic Alpine countryside of Appenzell Innerrhoden after the conservative Swiss canton banned nude walking ...