There are plenty of beautiful places in Switzerland, but travel expert Rick Steves recommends this region of the Alps if ...

The pretty town of Thun is home to majestic mountain views, an Alpine-blue lake and fairytale castles – Demi Perera explores ...

Between the sparkling teal waters of Lake Thun and the towering, snow-capped Bernese Alps, the charming Swiss town of Thun ...

Nestled in the heart of the Bernese Alps, Grindelwald, Switzerland, is a true Alpine paradise. This picturesque village is famed for its breathtaking scenery, thrilling outdoor activities, and rich ...

This story appears in the September 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine. The Bernese Alps are in southwestern Switzerland. Setting the sight line: After years of climbing up a pair of ...

Scottish fell runner and mountaineer Finlay Wild reveals the secret to a crowd-free ski tour in the Bernese Alps, Switzerland Approaching the summit, we were more excited by the view to the hut than ...

From steam locomotives to modern panoramic trains, discover 6 Swiss train rides that offer an array of stunning journeys through the Alps, filled with charming villages, iconic peaks and more.

He was ascending, with a client, the summit ridge of Grünhorn (4043m) in the Bernese Alps, in his Switzerland, when it happened. A gust of wind, or snow collapsing underfoot, or something which ...

However, a simple step outside the railway station rewards visitors with stellar views of the snow-covered Bernese Alps to the right, plus the glimmering teal waters of the River Aare. The quaint ...