Switzerland is known for its beautiful Alpine region, but nestled in these mountains is a charming historic village featuring ...

The thin air above cloud level. The views over snow-tipped mountains. The climbs over boulder and scree, and the first gasp ...

These mountains have long been winter favourites, and they’re now becoming increasingly popular in the summer, too. Here’s ...

The best of Norway is not to be found in its cities, but instead in its gorgeous historic villages, often with stunning ...

The Albanian Alps sprawl across four villages and many farms, and include Valbona National Park, which takes its name from the cold turquoise river that cuts through and the small village on its ...

Germany is home to countless beautiful villages. Here are eight of The Local's recommendations for some of the most charming ones to visit this summer for a day trip or as part of a longer tour.

Explore the world's best bike tours—from the French Alps to New Zealand's gravel, discover top outfitters to plan your next ...

A highlight of one of my European summers was a day I spent hiking in the Berner Oberland region of the Swiss Alps. I was ...

Emma Love explores the prettiest - and least touristy - places to visit in France ...

That kind of spirit permeates the Austrian villages we visited ... tunnel ride through the Flüela mountain pass in the Swiss Alps. After getting settled into the elegant but modern Hotel Piz ...

The woman lived in a small village in the French Alps, an hour and a half drive away ... a town of 900 whose borders include Montchavin and neighboring villages. The mountains loomed over us ...