During heatwaves, there is nothing more refreshing than plunging into the (relatively) cool waters of Switzerland’s lakes. But is swimming in Alpine lakes allowed — and if so, under what conditions?

Not only is this southern Swiss resort town special for its ... you should add it to your itinerary immediately. This mountain is one of the highest in Europe, and it's a gorgeous sight to behold.

For this reason, the exact location of “J1” has not been made public. The highest peak in the Swiss Jura remains unchanged: the 1,679-metre Mont Tendre in canton Vaud.

Part of the area affected will be beneath the Matterhorn, one of Europe's tallest mountains, and close to a number of popular ski resorts. Large sections of the Swiss-Italian border are determined ...

The highest point of a mountain line can therefore shift, with the border moving along with it — sometimes by a small amount or by several metres. This process meant the Swiss government ...