More remote than other popular Alpine destinations, Silvaplana was a favorite of Friedrich Nietzsche—and is one of the few ...

More remote than other popular Alpine destinations, Silvaplana was a favorite of Friedrich Nietzsche—and is one of the few ...

Coursing 15km through the St Gotthard Massif at an altitude of around 1100m, it was the longest railway tunnel in the world ...

A hike along Switzerland’s Aletsch offers escape from the summer heat — but comes with a poignant sense of time running out ...

Rescuers hail a furry Chihuahua as a "four-legged hero" after its pacing atop an Alpine rock helped a helicopter crew find ...

Eurostar’s winter service from London to the heart of the French Alps — go on sale on July 10 and for the first time since ...

The Glacier Express consumes a whole day to traverse 291 bridges and pass through 91 tunnels on its tantalising trundle ...

Forget flying — the world’s most scenic journeys can be found on public transport. These unforgettable routes, ...

In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.

I've been on Eurostar, Amtrak, Japanese bullet trains — the best train trip in the world is on the Alpine Bernina Express from Italy to Switzerland.

Keen to save time on planning, Vicky Smith tried a guided train trip with small-group adventure company Intrepid.

The bodies of five skiers were found near the luxury Swiss resort Zermatt and another skier was killed in an avalanche on the Morgenhorn.