Comments: The photo shows the visitor center, the Sphinx Observation tower and summit of Jungfrau Mountain, which is part of the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. Two other peaks (Monch and Eiger) form a ...

Located in the southernmost part of the canton of Bern, to the west of Switzerland's centre, the Bernese Oberland is defined by its mountains. In the winter, visitors flock to top-tier slopes in ...

Seven hours into an arduous Alpine climb up teetering wooden staircases and scree-strewn switchbacks, the trail finally spits me out onto the cloud-wrapped summit of the Hohtürli Pass. At 2,840 meters ...

On 12/10/2023 Silvan Schüpbach, Peter von Känel and Rolf Zurbrügg made the first ascent of the west face of Rottalhorn (3971m) in Switzerland's Bernese Alps via their 'Herbstwanderung'. Who would have ...

Switzerland’s Jungfrau Region promises dramatic Alpine scenery, flower-flecked meadows and thrills on every summit. And with an extensive network of cable cars and rail routes, it's ideal for a 10-day ...

Outstanding rock climb up the Schreckhorn in a high alpine setting that provides an exceptional climbing experience in the Bernese Alps. The arête ascends the obvious pillar on the shoulder of the SW ...

Mountain peaks in the Bernese Alps protrude above the top of a hazy layer of air. NASA, CIRES and other scientists have uncovered strong evidence that beginning in the 1860s, soot sent into the air by ...

The Bernese mountain dog originates from the mountains of Bern, Switzerland. These large breed dogs were bred for work in the Alps. The Bernese is one of four varieties of Swiss mountain dogs. It ...