It's one of the iconic images of Switzerland – brown cows grazing in the Alps. But breeders say the animals are now so big and heavy that their health is compromised and they struggle to fit into ...

Here are some of the best adventure sports to try in Interlaken: Skydiving: Get the thrill of skydiving from extreme heights while taking in the stunning Swiss Alps from above. White Water Rafting ...

Grindelwald is one of Switzerland's most popular ... and the longest glacier in the Alps, with views of France, Germany, and Italy. Despite its extreme heights, Grindelwald is surprisingly easy ...

Lyre-shaped blades sweep through just-cultured milk that’s been coagulated with rennet to the consistency of pudding. The sharp strings cut the curd. Cheesemaker Nicolas Schmoutz encourages visitors ...

which includes Romania’s Transylvanian Alps, instead of the Swiss Alps. It’s not only a cost-effective option, but this mountain range has abundant wildlife, cultural sites, quaint villages ...

Photograph by Jasper Doest, Nat Geo Image Collection While the Swiss Alps have long been the default destination for mountain getaways in Europe, the Transylvanian Alps of Romania offer equally ...

A view of glacial melt in the Swiss Alps. Image: NASA Earth Observatory images by Michala Garrison, using Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The European Alps cover over 600 miles ...

Two vehicles of the next development stage of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck underwent intensive winter testing at the Simplon Pass in the Swiss Canton of Valais. The tough conditions in the cold ...

A small plane crashed shortly after taking off from Samedan Airfield in the Swiss Alps on Monday evening, leading to the deaths of all three occupants. The accident occurred near La Punt Chamues ...

The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...

The fear of heights is common for many people. Some are afraid of extreme heights such as skyscrapers, while others are afraid of simple heights such as ladders and multi-level parking garages.