Enjoy a peaceful river walk through Zermatt, a fairytale town in the Swiss Alps. With 360 km of ski pistes and charming snowy streets, it’s a true winter wonderland.

Few nations nail train travel like the Swiss: an extensive, impeccably run network whisks travellers effortlessly from Alpine peaks to piazza terraces. Here are some of the spots along the way.

The First to Bachalpsee trail offers one of Switzerland’s most scenic walks. From Grindelwald’s gondola to alpine heights, ...

The best cheese of 2025 has been declared: The winner of the World Cheese Awards is an aged Gruyère from the Swiss Alps.

Herald outdoors writer Susan Swarbrick shares 15 of her coolest Scottish winter escapes. So wrap up warm and check out her recommendations of ...