From the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the rugged charm of the Carpathians, Europe’s mountain towns offer postcard-perfect beauty paired with rich culture and unforgettable outdoor experiences.

For being a small nation, Switzerland has an outsized, heavyweight reputation. Whether it's quaint villages, steep meadows, or the lakeside cities with waterfront promenades, the towering Alps ...

A surprising Mediterranean destination has just been crowned Europe's ultimate hiking paradise, dethroning famous rivals like Portugal's Camino de Santiago and Italy's Cinque Terre to claim the top ...

Europe is becoming an increasingly popular winter destination as Americans have become savvy about the more affordable lift tickets. Even when you factor in flights, mountain vacays on the continent ...

Few towns are as ski-in/ski-out as France's Val d'Isere, the world's third largest ski resort. Ski season is here, and first-class snow has been flying, especially in Europe, where the Alps got off to ...

Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 45, No. 2 (May 2025), pp. R27-R40 (14 pages) The European Alps are surrounded by highly urbanized areas located close to fragile mountain landscapes. The ...