While the Swiss Alps have earned their reputation for high costs, these four regions offer the same mountain views, walkable villages, and quality healthcare at half the cost of U.S. mountain towns.

Forget flashy St Moritz or Zermatt, the unsung village of Arosa has childlike charm, with animal sanctuaries, cool accommodation and kid-friendly tobogganing ...

Love snow but not crowds? Discover six late-winter destinations with storybook landscapes, fewer tourists and a slower, more intimate winter travel experience.

Snowshoeing is a perfect way to explore the Swiss Alps, especially for beginners. The trails are easy, yet stunningly beautiful, making them perfect for those who want to enjoy the winter landscape ...

A pair of renowned ski towns—one Italian, one Swiss—normally functions as a single community, but divergent pandemic restrictions resulted in two very different ski seasons. At the Matterhorn Ski ...

The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise gondola (3,883 meters), in Zermatt, Switzerland, in July 2025. CAMILLE MOIRENC/HEMIS VIA AFP "Take a good look, kids, at this incredible glacier with its blue crevasses ...

This car-free village at the base of the Matterhorn is a paradise for hikers and skiers. Zermatt features scenic railways, glacier viewpoints, and Europe’s highest summer skiing area. Coalition ...

Ski lovers and newbies alike will be looking forward to the winter season and all the snowy peaks it brings with it. For some, this will mean an annual trip to the likes of the Alps. For others, it ...

There’s a vast array of cool Airbnb stays in Zermatt for a fun getaway. Zermatt is a dreamlike alpine village where the mighty Matterhorn watches over everything like a pyramid of ice and legend. This ...

It’s 6.30am in Zermatt and the sun is emerging over the Swiss Alps. A line of skiers shuffles towards the Matterhorn Express gondola station, boots clunking on the pavement. Most are quiet, clutching ...