Switzerland spends almost $500m a year on protective structures. Is it worth it - or, as some suggest, should people move ...

Some politicians now want to deploy extra fees to smooth flows at the worst hot spot around the Gotthard Road Tunnel. Read ...

At just £40 for a dormitory bed-and-breakfast, this hut is about as budget-friendly as it gets in Switzerland (and there are showers). The food was terrific, too. It cost extra – from about £25 per ...

Explore the magical village of Grindelwald, also known as the “Glacier Village,” nestled in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland. Framed by the dramatic north face of the Eiger and the majestic ...

Welcome to Grindelwald, the “Glacier Village” of Switzerland, where alpine beauty meets outdoor adventure. Set in the scenic Bernese Oberland, Grindelwald is surrounded by towering icons like the ...

More remote than other popular Alpine destinations, Silvaplana was a favorite of Friedrich Nietzsche—and is one of the few places in the world where you can kite surf and ski in the same day.

High up on the Alpine pastures, we finally get a taste of the famous Alpkäse, thanks to cheesemaker Peter Germann. Spending ...

Welcome to the Landsgemeinde — a public voting system that works by majority rule and has survived in just two of Switzerland’s 26 cantons — a symbol of the country’s unique form of hands-on democracy ...

The apparent suicide of a financial adviser to an Hermès heir marks a dramatic turn in one of the most baffling and epic financial sagas of the century.

(NATIONAL) — Ham and Swiss is a classic combination for a reason. The saltiness of the ham combines perfectly with the rich, nutty flavor of the Swiss cheese. But for those who think that the ...

A family tree reaching 10 metres wide and 2 metres high was unveiled in Evolène in canton Valais on Sunday afternoon. It ...