The mountains’ resort towns have reached an inflection point, facing changes that threaten their cultures and even survival, as demand for short-term rentals reshapes the landscape.

Zugspitze, rising to 2,962 meters above sea level, is Germany’s highest mountain. Located in the Wetterstein range of the ...

The rhythmic snoring from the bunk below me cut through the music, no matter how many times I turned up the volume. I tried coughing loudly, rattling the ladder to my bunk, and even, when sleep ...

STORY: With glaciers around the globe disappearing faster than ever, Swiss scientists say this one in the Alps could be partially saved. Though only if global warming is capped below two degrees ...

The Zugspitze is Germany’s highest mountain and one of the most iconic peaks in the Bavarian Alps. Positioned in the Wetterstein Mountains, it forms the natural border between Germany and Austria.

The Alps have the bulk of the world's major ski resorts. Property companies say the quality of the skiing is not the only criteria for some Alpine buyers. Instead of winter sports, wellness is taking ...

Hiking will always be a part of life in the Alps, but climate change has made navigating high-alpine routes more complicated Anna Fiorentino - Freelance writer The Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) owns about ...

A room with a view has long been an everyday luxury in the Alps; it’s easy to take those mighty mountainous vistas beyond the windowpanes for granted. New hotels are making even more use of the ...

Livigno, a picturesque ski village in the Italian Alps, is one of six cities hosting events for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Awe turned to terror Sunday as a viral video captured the moment an avalanche overto off-trail skiers in the Italian Alps, leaving at least two dead. Spanning […] ...