Travel author Everett Potter offers his recommendations for the most charming train rides in the country, with alpine views ...

Looking to escape? Here’s a recent trip local readers took to the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Check it out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www ...

Lake Lugano offers calm waters, alpine views, Italian flair, and fewer crowds — a quieter alternative to Lake Como.

Home to mighty glaciers, mirror-still lakes, tranquil meadows and ravishing peaks, Valais delivers Switzerland in widescreen.

Experience the Gornergrat Bahn, Switzerland’s legendary cogwheel railway. Beginning in Zermatt at 1,605 meters, it climbs 9.4 ...

There’s a stunning train journey in Europe that many have called “the most beautiful in the world”, especially in winter. And ...

It was well after dark in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town and Zurich’s raucous, multi-day “goodbye to winter — hello to spring” festival known as “Sechselauten” was in full Swiss swing. Loud marching ...

The Swiss Alps are famous for their breathtaking views and rich culinary heritage. Hidden away in the mountains are rustic huts that serve authentic local delicacies. These mountain huts provide a ...

Deep in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, a scenic tunnel near Little Switzerland transports travelers to a landscape reminiscent of the Swiss Alps.