Klagenfurt and Friedrichshafen may not be the sort of international airports which trip off the tongue with the easy familiarity of Heathrow or JFK, but they open a gateway to infinitely more dramatic ...

Though the Alps are sprinkled with luxury ski resorts and wealthy zip codes, many destinations are surprisingly affordable for retirees. The Alps are popular for their natural beauty, high quality of ...

Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region promises dramatic Alpine scenery, flower-flecked meadows and thrills on every summit. And with an extensive network of cable cars and rail routes, it's ideal for a 10-day ...

This video shows steep rocky mountains rising above green alpine valleys in Switzerland. Massive cliffs and sharp peaks dominate the landscape, while patches of snow remain visible near the summit ...

I simply love skiing in Europe’s Alps, and I’ve had my greatest, most memorable winter adventures exploring this lofty, rugged mountain range that spans the heart of Europe. One of my favorite areas, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Switzerland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, known for its clean cities, peaceful villages, turquoise lakes, ...

In a world of busy Alpine resorts, the sun-drenched Swiss village of Arosa feels wonderfully secluded. Surrounded by majestic mountains at the end of the Schanfigg valley, Arosa offers the perfect ...

Europe’s mountain destinations are attracting increasing tourism as a warming climate pushes holidaymakers to look for “coolcations” in peak periods. Tyrol, an Austrian state in the Alps, draws ...

If you're a snow lover who's sorry to see the demise of winter, or simply an aficionado of dramatic mountain scenery, then now is the time to get yourself to the Tateyama-Kurobe Alpine Route, home to ...