Venture into the wilds of Germany, where the majestic Alps harbor a world of animal wonders. In this stunning documentary, journey high into the mountains to uncover the incredible wildlife that ...

The Alps’ glaciers are melting, and these Swiss cartographers have work to do. A cartographer at the Federal Office of Topography in Switzerland. Jürg Gilgen draws the first lines of the ...

SCHÖNAU AM KÖNIGSSEE, Germany (AP) — At 23 minutes before midnight, at 1,703 meters (5,600 feet) above sea level, the lashing rain and furious winds outside the darkened bunkroom prompted two ...

The cause of last year's train derailment in the German Alps has been discovered by investigators. They believe damage to concrete ties used on the tracks caused the accident.

One of the longest and most breathtaking hikes spans eight European countries. Whether on a multi-day trek or a series of day hikes, there is so much to see.

A trek through the Eastern Alps from Bavaria via Austria to Italy’s South Tyrol offers high-altitude hikes, heady views and a parade of peak-top castles.

How to plan a road trip in the Bavarian Alps. A week-long drive through the mountains of southern Germany takes in a range of architectural wonders.

Climbers hiking near Switzerland's famous Matterhorn mountain in the Alps came across human remains that authorities determined to be a German climber who went missing in 1986.

On Monday a French climber died and four people were injured after the massive ice pinnacle -- known as a serac -- fell. The two German climbers, both in their 30s, were declared missing.

SCHÖNAU AM KÖNIGSSEE, Germany (AP) — At 23 minutes before midnight, at 1,703 meters (5,600 feet) above sea level, the lashing rain and furious winds outside the darkened bunkroom prompted two ...