By Neil Vigdor and Aishvarya Kavi A vast section of a glacier broke apart in the Swiss Alps on Wednesday, setting off a landslide of ice, mud and rocks that caused widespread damage to a small ...

Glaciers in the Swiss Alps don’t look like they used to, with one tourist’s viral vacation photo illustrating the effects of a warming planet at one of Switzerland’s natural wonders.

add traditional Valais Alpine culinary touches to this amazing winter experience. Mountain chalets provide shelter and hearty meals for skiers and snowboarders high in the Swiss Alps. (Photo by ...

The ranges and valleys of the Swiss Alps stand out in this image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission in December 2024. Extending some 1,200 km, the Alps occupy an area of about 200,000 ...

Escape to the enchanting winter landscape of Zermatt, Switzerland, where Christmas comes to life amid the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps and the iconic Matterhorn. Enjoy festive lights, traditional ...

one of the highest summits in the Alps, which overlooks Zermatt, a popular skiing destination. While national boundaries are often thought of as fixed, large sections of the Swiss-Italian border ...

Researchers have discovered a 2,000-year-old Roman military camp hidden in the mountains of Switzerland. The site is located in the Alps of eastern ... contain the stamp of the third legion ...

Red gondola ski lift moves in the air on a cableway on the background of winter snow mountains and sunset, sunrise. Vector flat illustration. zermatt switzerland vintage poster vector illustration ...

Supported by By Elaine Glusac To reach the top of the Waldspritz sledding run above the village of Grindelwald in the Swiss Alps, I hiked ... aging skiers and winter enthusiasts like me seeking ...

Switzerland is a perfect winter destination, with the snowy Alps hosting some of the world's best skiing in cozy little towns. But don't rule it out at a vacation destination for the fall.

Prickly pear cacti, native to the arid regions of the Americas, are now thriving in the Swiss Alps. The plants are typically seen in hot, dry areas, such as the Grand Canyon. "This invasive and ...