Every European nation has its stereotypes. The British love tea, queuing, football (soccer), and complaining about the weather, while Germans are efficient sticklers for the rules and have a poor ...

Lake Lugano offers calm waters, alpine views, Italian flair, and fewer crowds — a quieter alternative to Lake Como.

Skiing is the Swiss Alps' claim to fame, but as snowfall decreases tourists may have to turn to hiking, biking, and paragliding.

The Swiss National Park was founded in 1914, making it both the oldest national park in Switzerland's Alps and in central Europe. To truly enjoy the park, visitors should aim to visit in the peak of ...