Switzerland may be best known for its alpine scenery and precision timepieces, but it’s also home to some of Europe’s most enchanting castles. From lakeside fortresses to medieval strongholds nestled ...

A Swiss artist's annual project to build clay sculptures on the banks of a Switzerland river has turned into a captivating castle complex. The project began about six months ago, but the country's ...

The best small towns in Switzerland include lakeside retreats, historic villages, and destinations tucked away in the Alps. Margarita Almpanezou/Getty Images Facade of buildings in La Neuveville, ...

The great castles of Switzerland: Château de Chillon, Château de Gruyères, Schloss Thun. Christine gets curious about the castles of Switzerland: In Château de Chillon, she explores its unique ...

Archaeologists in Switzerland recently made an unusual discovery while excavating the land around a medieval castle near the German border. The crews unearthed a well-preserved gauntlet that experts ...

Thun, Switzerland, is a hidden gem destination with medieval castles and lakeside mountain views.Stephanie Foden for BI Thun, Switzerland, is a hidden gem offering picturesque views and fewer tourist ...

A bitter dispute is unfolding between Baroness Ariane de Rothschild and her 93-year-old mother-in-law, Baroness Nadine de Rothschild, over a priceless private art collection. The conflict centers on ...

Like so many of Europe’s centuries-old castles, Schloss Schauenstein, in remote Fürstenau, Switzerland, has lived many lives. Once part of a fortress belonging to a local bishop, it was developed into ...