From the Rhine to the Danube, via the Atlantic and the Med, these magnificent trails offer optimum exploration – for all ...

Salzburg, Austria, is a city of music, history, and stunning scenery, set against the backdrop of the Alps. With a population ...

Ischgl has long been a premier Austrian destination for German visitors, but in recent years Britons have caught on to the ...

If you're anything like me, you probably know Italy for its pastel-hue, skinny townhouses with green shutters lining an azure Mediterranean, bustling street markets where you can barely hear your own ...

Planning a visit to Lake Eibsee in Germany but not sure what to expect? This guide covers everything you need to know! Explore the stunning lake, enjoy scenic walks, and find tips to make the most of ...

We visit Wandl in Ruhpolding, Bavaria, where a husband-and-wife team host corporate retreats in a historic alpine farmhouse. Teams leave behind dull hotel rooms to breathe fresh mountain air and find ...

Five-star mountain spa resorts, a fleet of supercars to drive some of Europe’s most scenic roads, and skiing and champagne on tap. Here’s how to do the European ski season in style this winter. Fall ...

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The town of Schliersee, about an hour south of Munich in the Bavarian Alps, has long been a favored holiday retreat, both for summertime pursuits on its lake and as a ski resort in winter. There are ...

UNESCO added 26 new locations to its World Heritage list this week, including four majestic castles in the Bavarian Alps that evoke fairytale charm. Constructed by King Ludwig II of Bavaria between ...