Step into the tranquil world of Gimmelwald, a snow-covered mountain village nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps. This ...

Discover the winter wonderland of Gimmelwald, a remote and picturesque mountain village hidden in the Swiss Alps. With just around 100 residents, this peaceful farming community offers a serene escape ...

Walking high above Gimmelwald, my favorite Swiss village, with Olle, who teaches farm kids in the village school, I always feel like a wide-eyed student. We meet a massive cow loitering atop a ...

But Gimmelwald has remained unspoilt, and the locals want to keep it that way. Strolling along Gimmelwald’s main road, which is closed to motorised traffic, ...

But Gimmelwald has remained unspoilt, and the locals want to keep it that way. Strolling along Gimmelwald’s main road, which is closed to motorised traffic, ...

Gimmelwald, Switzerland A farmer loads up his tarp for a hayride directly to the barn. (photo credit: Rick Steves, Rick Steves Europe) Gimmelwald, ...

One long hike involves hiking from Gimmelwald up 5,200 feet to the summit of Schilthorn. At the very top, there’s an observation deck, a restaurant and a way down – a cable car back to Gimmelwald.

As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s one of my favorite European memories from high in t… ...