We've laid out a series of road trips that are designed to maximize your time in this beautiful region of Germany — and help you better understand its unique heritage.

Germany's historical gems are spread out across the country and run the gamut of history from medieval times to present day.

Looking to get from France (Chamonix) to Switzerland (Zermatt) in style? The bold souls who are up for a 125-mile adventure known as the Haute Route can traverse the Alps in all their glory.

Fellow skiers and snowboarders: If you have any of the following symptoms, you may be suffering from Gnar Withdrawal (aka Winter Dependency).

In 2010 Prince released a song about a little-known, multi-terraced, mountain-backed wine region called Lavaux that's about an hour outside Geneva. This UNESCO World Heritage site is full of quaint...

There are plenty of world wonders above ground…but what about below? Located in Werfen, 25 miles south of Salzburg, Austria near the towering Tennengebirge Mountains in the Alps, the Eisriesenwelt ...

To be included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, sites must be of outstanding universal value which are nominated by their country of origin and then reviewed by an advisory committee. There are m...

Who's ready to embrace the full traveling experience? All Aboard! Traveling by train is mildly outdated and under-appreciated in North America, but it's one of the most commonly used forms of trans...

Switzerland looks like a postcard with its location in the Alps. To the north, you can find the smaller Jura Mountains and the Rhine River. To the east, Lake Constance provides a border with Austri...

Jungfrau Rail: Top of EuropeThe Jungfrau Railway, a pioneering masterpiece among mountain railways, went into service in 1912. The cogwheel railway takes passengers from Kleine Scheidegg to the Jun...