Switzerland ranks as one of the world’s safest places to travel in 2026 and Lucerne, Switzerland fits the bill. The scenic, relaxed lakeside city surrounded by picturesque mountains is ideal for calm, solo trips with incredible opportunities to capture the best photo moment.

A spate of fatal avalanches has struck the French Alps amid persistently unstable conditions following heavy snowfall. This has prompted renewed warnings from the authorities and stark reminders of the dangers of off-piste skiing during periods of high risk.

ROME, JAN 16 - A weekend of unstable weather, snow in the Western Alps, and scattered showers in the Northwest and South awaits Italy, according to Lorenzo Tedici, meteorologist and media manager for iLMeteo.

Ski resorts in the Swiss Alps and all over the world are major contributors to their countries' economies. In the U.S., several ski resorts had delayed starts to the 2025-2026 season. For example, Beaver Creek Resort had to delay its opening when it received only 30 inches of snow, as it typically sees 323 inches every year.

The slope-side home in Val d'Isère pairs true ski-in/ski-out access with expansive living spaces and panoramic mountain views.

For one Virginia family, a trip to Europe offered better prices, bigger mountains, and an unexpectedly serious week of ski school.

Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.

HunterMoss is offering four new supercar tours in the Alps throughout 2026 and 2027, meaning travelers can explore the mountains in a new luxury ride.

This story is created by National Geographic Traveller (UK). As options for the traditional chalet ski break have dwindled and prices risen, venturing to Europe’s far corners and beyond for a ski break can reap rewards. Costs are often lower, while ...

One hundred days before the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics, it's too early for the weather forecast, but one thing is certain -- there will be artificial snow, much to the dismay of environmental activists. After three Winter Games criticised for being ...