A small village in the Swiss Alps has been engulfed by ice, mud, and rock in a rare natural disaster that points to an uncertain future as unstable mountainous glaciers can break apart in destructive avalanches. A swirling and volatile combination of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A devastating May landslide in Swiss Alps village Blatten destroyed more than 90% of homes and buildings, killing one resident and forcing 300 people to evacuate.

On May 28, a massive glacier gave way and destroyed a village in the Swiss Alps after a rockfall caused it to fail under pressure. More from News On May 28, a massive glacier gave way and destroyed a village in the Swiss Alps after a rockfall caused it to ...

Stay at the Grand Hotel Belvedere or the renovated Braunbär Hotel & Spa, two exciting additions to Wengen’s hospitality scene. Venture to the “Top of Europe,” otherwise known as the Jungfraujoch; it’s one of the highest railway stations in the ...

The new skyscraper aims to relieve pressure and give "the village back the peace it needs," says the architect behind its design.

Discover Bettmeralp, a peaceful car-free village in the Swiss Alps. Overlooking the UNESCO-listed Aletsch Glacier, the largest in the Alps, Bettmeralp is surrounded by alpine chalets, hiking trails, and stunning panoramic views. Whether in summer meadows ...

Imagine, on crisp fall mornings, waking up in a stunning destination in Utah that rivals the charm of a Swiss countryside village. This sleepy little town boasts wide open meadows surrounded by rolling hills, where the aspens and maples glow with fiery ...

Zermatt, the famous ski resort at the foot of the Matterhorn, has invested hundreds of millions of Swiss francs to ensure skiing for its customers nearly year-round, despite global warming. It is a relentless strategy – criticized,