Set in the Bernese Oberland, Kandersteg is a charming winter destination known for its alpine views and quiet atmosphere.

From 8 - 10 March 2026 Silvan Schüpbach, Olivier Kolly, Filippo Sala made the first ascent of 'Zébu' (M8+, 70°, 1100m) on the Northwest Face of Klein Fiescherhorn (Ochs) in the Bernese Alps in ...

Perched high above a frozen lake, Grimsel Hospiz in the Bernese Oberland offers an unusual winter escape, with gourmet food, a hot tub, star-filled skies and no distractions ...

The city center of Interlaken, Switzerland. Located between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the Bernese Highlands, Interlaken—which translates from German to "between the lakes"—is often billed as the ...

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Sébastien de Sainte Marie and Olov Isaksson skiing down the North Face of Dent Favre (Bernese Alps) , Switzerland, February 2013 Planetmountain.com is a site about climbing, mountaineering, trekking, ...

This is what Swiss ski vacations are made of. Because I travel for a living, people often ask me to share my favorite destinations, and Switzerland is always at the top of my list. It’s one of the ...