The majority of Americans who envision European mountains imagine postcard vistas of snow-covered peaks and quaint villages ...

Get to know Annecy, an enchanting French town framed by the Alps with a medieval, canal-filled village and a glittering lake.

The Alps are one of the Earth's biodiversity hotspots, but they're also a tourist magnet, making up 12% of the world tourism. Now the market for Alpine tourism seems to have reached saturation. And ...

Discover the top 10 places to visit in the Alps, Europe’s most spectacular mountain range spanning Switzerland, France, Italy ...

With the Alps as its biggest draw, Switzerland has traditionally been a biannual destination, drawing visitors to its summer mountain scenery and winter slopes. Summer visitors come to savor iconic ...

Regarded as the birthplace of winter tourism in the Alps, St. Moritz has been a popular winter destination for sophisticated travellers since the middle of the 19th century. Currently reading: 61 ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Visit the Pradaschier toboggan run in Churwalden at the Arosa Lenzerheide recreation area near the Bernina Express. Open year-round, it's the longest toboggan track in the ...

The 2026 Winter Olympics will have a stunning backdrop—but beyond the superb skiing and breathtaking scenery, northern Italy ...

Unsteady glaciers pose dangers to Alpine towns and tourist areas; the challenge is letting people know when to get out of harm’s way. By Paige McClanahan For over a century, the Jungfrau Railway has ...

In the skiing village of Megève, increased tourism and development have kindled the market, but prices remain mostly static. 15 Photos View Slide Show › By Alison Gregor This five-bedroom chalet is ...