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Jungfrau: Climb the Swiss mountain that'll move you

The early September morning was well above freezing, an unexpectedly warm temperature for a dark, snow-filled setting at 11,333 feet in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland. After recovering from climbing one of the region’s three notable peaks, the Mönch, the day before, our party of four rose at o-dark-hundred to consume cereal, buttered rolls, orange juice and tea in our hut near the Jungfraujoch. We donned warm clothing, boots, crampons, head lights, safety harnesses and day packs containing food, tea and extra clothing to start off at 6 a.m. on our mission to climb the region’s highest peak, the Jungfrau.
18:47 November 1, 2011
Switzerland: Pedaling the peaks

For the sixth summer, we traveled to Switzerland to punish ourselves by riding bicycles over and around its mighty mountains. But after just a few minutes on the trail from Chur to Martina in the eastern part of the country, I knew why. The beauty is beyond description.
17:47 August 23, 2010
Andermatt: Go off-piste at Swiss resorts

Looking around at Switzerland’s seemingly endless mountains, it’s obvious that winter sports rule. Resorts like Zermatt, Crans-Montana, Verbier, St. Moritz and Davos are well-known to American skiers and snowboarders stationed in Europe.
14:01 August 10, 2010
Basel: Keep a family busy all day

The incredible shrinking dollar is changing the lives of Americans living in Europe, and no one’s more painfully aware than travel addicts. Especially travel addicts with kids.
08:42 June 19, 2010
Basel: Cultural heart of Switzerland

Art Basel. The name of Europe’s biggest art fair could be a synonym for the Swiss town itself.
16:14 August 23, 2010
Basel: A few pointers for fun ...
Bern: Swiss capital continues to grow and captivate
Engelberg: Swiss ski resort turns to summer fun
Gstaad: Skiers share blue skies with balloon festival
Portes du Soleil: There's plenty there for non-skiers, too
Radons: Great skiing rewards effort to reach tiny, remote area
St. Moritz: Finding steep climbs, but avoiding steep prices
St. Moritz: Checkin' out the Ritz
Ticino region: It's in Switzerland, but the flavor is Italian
Ticino: Where red wines rule
Vully: Fine wine from region in Switzerland
Wiler: Frightful Swiss carvings can't mask the fun of Carnival season

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