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Visit Prague's Old Town, Meet an Oyster Farmer in Ston, and Travel along the route of the world-famous Glacier Express in Switzerland.

You don't need to ski to have a great time in the Alps. You can find panoramic views at the summit of Switzerland's Mount Stanserhorn or take walking tours at a lower altitude through picturesque towns like Germany's Lindau. From Switzerland’s lakes to Bavaria’s medieval castles, our Alps guided tours show you how much engaging fun you can have without strapping on a helmet.

The Alps are a winter wonderland, which is why visits to Christmas markets are especially enchanting ways to explore the region. Sipping gluhwein in Salzburg and browsing the wooden chalet markets in Zurich’s train station allow you to warm up from days spent taking horse-drawn carriage rides in Innsbruck and foodie walking tours in Munich.

No matter what season you visit, our local experts take you through sites like the Salzburg Cathedral and Black Forest for exciting Alps guided tours that make you fall in love forever with the alpine way of life.

What to Eat in The Alps

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Alpine cuisine is not a monolith, though there are foods commonly shared between neighboring countries. You can taste raclette or fondue on a Switzerland tour, but will still find it in Italian, German, Italian, and French Alps resort towns.

Among the delicious traditional cuisine found in the Savoy Pre Alps mountain range, tartiflette is an apres-ski comfort dish of crispy gratin potatoes, melty Reblochon cheese, lardon, and onions.

Spaetzle is a simple egg noodle side dish popular in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and into Italy’ South Tyrol region. Like a noodle-dumpling hybrid, this chewy, doughy dish pairs with anything.

Whether sitting down for dessert or searching for a snack at the Christmas Market, kaiserschmarrn won't disappoint. Fluffy pancakes are shredded, sprinkled with powdered sugar and dotted with rum-soaked raisins.

Learn More About The Alps

Did You Know?

Very few animals are endemic to the Alps.

Although the Alps span eight countries, the vast majority of the wildlife within this mountainous region also inhabit other areas of Europe. For example, the Salamandra Ianzani is the only endemic amphibian, but none of the 80 mammal species are endemic. Likewise, only 8 percent of the 4,500+ vascular species are endemic. Compare this to a single country with a high level of biodiversity, like Costa Rica, which has hundreds of endemic species.

What to Know Before You Travel to The Alps

Currency: Swiss franc (Switzerland) Euro (EUR, €, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, Monaco)

Time Difference: London GMT + 2

Electricity: European 230V

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