This 240-Mile Trek in the Swiss Alps Is All About Mountain Huts and Cheese Shops in the Clouds

A full 240-mile trek along the Via Alpina 1 takes around 20 days, but shorter itineraries are possible. For a scenic day trip ...
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Christmas Sunset in Bettmeralp, Switzerland’s Alpine Paradise

Experience the calm of Bettmeralp, a car-free Swiss village set above the Aletsch Glacier. During Christmas, its cozy chalets sparkle with lights, creating a magical winter scene surrounded by the ...
Los Angeles Times

Escape the Ordinary: Your All-Season Guide to Zermatt, Switzerland

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There’s no need to rush to get to Zermatt this winter – the alpine village has something to offer year-round Ah, ...
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Bettmeralp, Switzerland: A Peaceful Christmas Sunset Walk

Discover Bettmeralp, a serene car-free mountain village in the Swiss Alps. Overlooking the UNESCO-listed Aletsch Glacier, it ...
Orange County Register

Travel: Switzerland’s zesty Zurich is the gateway to the Alps

It was well after dark in the heart of Zurich’s Old Town and Zurich’s raucous, multi-day “goodbye to winter — hello to spring” festival known as “Sechselauten” was in full Swiss swing. Loud marching ...