The Swiss Alps are famous for being a winter wonderland, but there was plenty to do when I visited in the fall

Skiing is the Swiss Alps' claim to fame, but as snowfall decreases tourists may have to turn to hiking, biking, and paragliding.

This hidden collection of lakeside villages an hour from Lake Como has all of the charm and none of the crowds

Lake Lugano offers calm waters, alpine views, Italian flair, and fewer crowds — a quieter alternative to Lake Como.
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This Alaska Mountain Town Feels Like Switzerland in the Fall and It’s Pure Magic

Discover Palmer, Alaska, a mountain town with Swiss-style charm, glacier valleys, golden fall fields, and alpine trails that ...

Where to find the best views in Valais—Switzerland's most picturesque region

Home to mighty glaciers, mirror-still lakes, tranquil meadows and ravishing peaks, Valais delivers Switzerland in widescreen.
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First to Bachalpsee Trail – Swiss Alps Hike (4K)

Take a 4K journey from First to Bachalpsee in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland. Starting from Grindelwald via a scenic gondola, ...
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Hiking the Swiss Alps – First to Bachalpsee (4K)

Experience the Swiss Alps in 4K on the trail from First to Bachalpsee. Starting with a gondola from Grindelwald, this 5.8 km ...
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This Idyllic Car-free Town in the Swiss Alps Offers Pollution-free Air, the World’s Highest Glacier Palace, and Views of 38 Peaks

Stay at The Omnia, one of Zermatt’s most luxurious alpine retreats, complete with sleek, modern rooms and sweeping Matterhorn views. Ski year-round on the Theodul Glacier, Europe’s highest ski area, ...