Switzerland has some of the most spectacular views in the whole of Europe, but even the best photos and most detailed accounts cannot prepare you for the grandeur of the Swiss Alps. Humbled by the ...

If your idea of Germany is men in lederhosen and women in dirndls, then the Bavarian Alps is the place for you. The kitsch factor can get pretty high, but it's a wonderful part of the country to ...

Tucked away in the Bavarian Alps near Austria, Berchtesgaden is a stunning town with a complex and compelling past.