Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Allgäu in southern Germany offers spectacular views, such as this from Falkenstein into the valley. Andreas Drouve/dpa-tmn This is ...

The Alps, one of the most iconic mountain ranges in the world, stretch across eight countries in south-central Europe. This extensive mountain system spans approximately 1,200 kilometres in a crescent ...

Rising to 2,962 meters, the Zugspitze is Germany’s highest mountain and one of the most awe-inspiring destinations in the Alps. Positioned on the border between Bavaria and Austria’s Tyrol region, ...

The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies in south-central Europe. This mountain range stretches approximately 750 miles (1,200 kilometres). It was formed millions of ...

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From skiing and snowboarding to year-round activities, Alpine resorts are attracting international investors looking for a reconnection to nature and strong long-term value.

While the Alps is known primarily as a winter playground, the mountain range is emerging as a summer destination. New and discounted rail links across Europe are making the peaks an attractive no-fly ...

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Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 45, No. 2 (May 2025), pp. R27-R40 (14 pages) The European Alps are surrounded by highly urbanized areas located close to fragile mountain landscapes. The ...