Our 12-day Best of Switzerland tour will have you delighting in the majesty, diversity, and cultural quirks that make this place so…Swiss! From lakeside towns to flowerbox-perfect villages — and hiking trails surrounded by cut-glass mountains — you'll find yourself in a nature-lover's nirvana. Peek at its peaks, marvel at its love of precision, and savor a daily dose of cow-milking, chocolate, and cogwheel trains. Already been to Switzerland? Treat yourself to a generous second Alping. | Rick St

To celebrate the season, I’m sharing clips, extras, and behind-the-scenes notes from my one-hour special, “Rick Steves’ European Christmas.” Today we travel to the Swiss Alps, which seem to shout the glory of God. Up here, where villages huddle under towering peaks, Christmas fills a wintry wonderland with good cheer. Traditions are strong and celebration comes with families, friends, and fun. It may be cold outside, but as the sun sets, it’s impossible not to linger in this cozy setting. Throug

Are you ready for more exciting virtual travel? This Monday, November 16th, I’m heading to the Swiss Alps for Monday Night Travel — my new weekly series of streaming events featuring the brand-new season of “Rick Steves’ Europe,” taking us from the Alps to Lyon to Cairo and beyond. On November 16th at 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30pm ET, we’ll celebrate high-altitude Switzerland with episode 1102, “Swiss Alps,” filmed last year. I’ll introduce the episode, followed by a screening of the full half-hour sho