The best time to visit Zurich is between ... December, January and February (the winter offseason), see hotel rates spike due to the city's proximity to the Swiss Alps' ski slopes.

LOOKING FOR THE ultimate winter escape ... Once you land in Zurich, skip the pricey private transfers. Switzerland's trains are a marvel of precision, and the journey to Gstaad showcases some ...

Five percent of the world's glaciers have already melted according to a new study by researchers in Zurich and published in ...

Swiss watches, cheese, chocolate and some of the highest mountains in the world are some of what Switzerland is known for.

ZURICH, Switzerland — Professional ... Walter Reusser, CEO of Sport at Swiss-Ski, the winter sports guild for Switzerland, confirmed the news in a statement given to NBC News, writing ...

The global elite is back in the Alps, and luxury resorts are taking over. But where does that leave Swiss winter sports fans?

Mountain running in Switzerland: Bettmeralp alongside the Aletsch Glacier, Lauterbrunnen to Grindelwald and Monte Zucchero. Three magnificent trail running routes in the Swiss Alps taken from the ...

For some of the best views of Zurich and the nearby Alps, travelers suggest taking a boat ride on the lake. Boat tours are available throughout the year and are free for Zurich Card holders ...