In the Swiss Alpine resort of Kandersteg, officials have been closely monitoring a deteriorating mountain peak that towers ...

In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.

Nestled in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, Oeschinensee is a breathtaking alpine lake and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Located near Kandersteg, this pristine lake is surrounded by towering peaks ...

Kandersteg, Switzerland: The perfect Swiss town few tourists have ever seen. By Diane Armstrong. March 27, 2015 — 2.45pm. Save. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.

In the Swiss Alpine resort of Kandersteg, officials have been closely monitoring a deteriorating mountain peak that towers ...

Kandersteg's other, much smaller, skiing area is at Sonnbuël, a 10-minute bus ride up the valley, followed by a ski lift over jaw-dropping chasms to a high top-of-the-mountains landscape of ...

3 days ice climbing at Kandersteg by Anna Torretta Oeschinenwald 1280m. The icefalls are located on the wall behind the Kandersteg forest . Recommended routes: Grimm/Groll, III 4+, 180m, Armonium, III ...

Kandersteg, with a population of about 1,400, has spent over 11 million Swiss francs ($13.81 million) on disaster preparedness, including dams to slow flooding, Mayor Maeder said.