Switzerland Guide -- National Geographic

The pastoral beauty of the Swiss Alps invites visitors to explore its fields and crags.

Photograph by James P. Blair

Switzerland Features

Best Winter Trips 2012

Winter doesn't have to mean long months indoors. Our editors have chosen ten trips that will have you gearing up for adventure or joining in local festivities.
Tunnel Vision Photo Gallery

Two kilometers under the Alps, workers are finishing the longest, deepest railway tunnel in the world.
Best Tours in Europe

See our roundup of the best guided expeditions in Europe.
Photo Gallery: Castles

From intriguing ruins on the British Isles to towering Alpine palaces in full glory, these classic European structures are full of history and wonder.

Swiss Alpine Family Adventure

Explore the Alps with National Geographic: Explore by foot, bicycle, zip line, and train on an eight-day adventure designed for families.