Modern skiing in Europe evolved largely in Switzerland in the late 19th century thanks to pioneering British visitors in classic resorts such as Davos, St Moritz, Wengen, Grindelwald and Mürren.

Switzerland's Alexis Monney competes in a downhill run of a men's team combined event, at the Alpine Ski World Championships, in Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Credit: AP ...

MORGINS, Switzerland — As empty chairlifts on the French side of the Alps bounced in the wind, Swiss ski resorts braced for their busiest day of the season. Skiers and snowboarders, lured by the ...

In Switzerland, excellence isn't aspirational—it's baseline. The country's smallest ski resorts would be crown jewels elsewhere, while its premier destinations operate in a category entirely ...

Ski in the Swiss Alps is ranked #1 out of 16 things to do in Swiss Alps. See pictures and our review of Ski in the Swiss Alps.

Behrami, who is fifth all-time with 48 wins in World Cup events, intends on retiring after the upcoming Olympic season.

Five cross-country skiers — including members of the same Swiss family — were found dead along a high Alpine ridge after going missing over the weekend near Switzerland’s famed Matterhorn.

The bodies of the five skiers were found by rescue workers in the mountains near Zermatt, a luxury resort in southwestern Switzerland. Investigators are working to identify them.Five skiers were ...

But, away from the beaten path, lie some beautiful mountain villages that tourists have largely left unexplored. These hidden gems can give you a taste of the traditional Swiss life, with ...

The skiers were Swiss nationals ages 21 to 58. The group was on the Zermatt-Arolla path near the Matterhorn, which straddles the border between Switzerland and Italy, ...

In a recent news spot, Swiss outlet SWI swissinfo investigated and questioned a facet of skiing near and dear to many skiers' hearts: going really fast. NEWSLETTERS Emailed Daily.