Located along the Aare River, Bern is Switzerland’s architectural treasure. Founded in 1191, it became a powerful independent ...

I had my doubts about “doing” Switzerland by coach. But it’s just as spectacular and we frequently reach places trains can’t.

Explore Thun, nestled between Bern and the Alps, where visitors can enjoy medieval charm and stunning views without the tourist crowds.

In Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland, travelers can experience "Raclette Rafting"—a cozy, winter river float paired with melted cheese and wine. Guests can drift from Bönigen to Interlaken under fleece ...

Archaeologists in Switzerland have uncovered the remains of a wooden bridge built by the Romans around 40 B.C.E. in Aegerten near the Zihl River. This find, revealed during recent construction work, ...

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Scientists found a “thick”-lipped creature in a “swiftly flowing” river of Switzerland and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Calegari, Freyhof, Waldock, Wegscheider, Josi, Rüber and ...