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As the train winds through the mountains, the scenery continuously ... each offering a new perspective of the Swiss Alps. It then climbs to the Oberalp Pass, the highest point on the route ...

Much like the Swiss Alps, the natural beauty of these conglomerate formations in the Carpathian Mountains in Brasov, Romania is stunning. Photograph by Orsolya Haarberg, Nat Geo Image Collection ...

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Selected by Peter Cowie, the author, most recently, of “God and the Devil: The Life and Work of Ingmar Bergman.” ...

While other Swiss resorts scramble for snow ... a striking mountaintop restaurant that's already the talk of the Alps. The winter social calendar here reads like a European fairy tale.

The site provides an outstanding example of the formation of the High Alps, including the most glaciated part of ... for the wealth of information it contains about the formation of mountains and ...

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Gstaad, nestled in the breathtaking Bernese Alps, is a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and luxury relaxation. Here are some of the best activities to enjoy, from alpine exploration to unwinding in ...

I saw snowcapped mountains that reminded me of the Alps and charming chateaus with European flair. While I thought the town could use more Swiss cuisine, it made up for it in European architecture.