To mark the arrival of Swiss settlers in New Glarus in 1845, the people of New Glarus celebrate Swiss Independence Day through an annual festival. That festival is called Volksfest and took place ...

For some, it’s the first time they’ve seen their friends in three years. For others, it’s a chance to bring out their traditional embroidered dresses or velvet Berner jackets trimmed in firecracker ...

NEW GLARUS, Wis. (WLS) -- Roz Varon continues a special series on nearby driving destinations - a mini-vacation you can get to on a tank of gas. This week's pick for "One-tank Trips" is New Glarus, ...

Here’s how to plan a trip to Gstaad, Switzerland. Stay at The Alpina Gstaad, a glamorous five-star getaway with a more than 20,000-square-foot Six Senses Spa. Trade your hiking boots for cowboy boots ...