Gotthard Panorama Express: A Unique Blend of Land and Sea While it may not be as famous as the Glacier or Bernina Express, the Gotthard Panorama Express is a hidden gem that deserves its place among Switzerland’s most remarkable scenic journeys. What sets it apart is its captivating blend of boat and train rides, offering […]
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GoldenPass Belle Époque: A Journey Through Old-World Glamour While the GoldenPass Panoramic train may take the limelight, the GoldenPass Belle Époque is an experience steeped in vintage charm and elegance that’s not to be missed. This train embarks on the Zweisimmen-Montreux route, and it’s a delightful throwback to the opulence and style of the 1930s
Bernina Express: A Scenic Marvel Through Alpine and Mediterranean Beauty Prepare to be enchanted by the picturesque vistas that unfold before your eyes during a journey on the Bernina Express. This remarkable train ride immerses you in the captivating alpine landscapes, frozen lakes, and expansive green fields of Switzerland and Italy. As you embark on
Glacier Express: The Epitome of Swiss Scenic Splendor Topping the list of Switzerland’s awe-inspiring rail journeys is the iconic and opulent Glacier Express. Affectionately known as the ‘slowest express train in the world,’ this remarkable journey promises a continuous cascade of breathtaking panoramic views, regardless of the season. A Scenic Masterpiece The Glacier Express unfurls
Stoosbahn – A world record holding technical innovation Stoosbahn, the magnet for visitors attracts numerous national and foreign visitors since its opening in December 2017. The funicular railway from Schwyz to Stoos is the steepest in the world. The funicular cabins are unique. The standing platform is well suited to the extreme gradient and perfectly
Pilatus Cogwheel train A masterpiece from the 19th century Alpnachstad and Pilatus Kulm are linked at 2’132 m altitude by the steepest cogwheel railway in the world, with 48% gradient and 4’618 m long. Guests are issued with a Pilatus cap, a book about the railway and a certificate at the destination. The engineer Eduard
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Niesen Mountain Funicular The Niesen Funicular is a funicular railway in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It links a lower terminus, in the village of Mülenen and adjacent to Mülenen station on the Lötschberg railway line, with an upper terminus at the summit of the Niesen. The Niesen funicular runs on steep metal rails, but there are no cogs. A metal cable running around two wheels, joins
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Mount rigi Cogwheel The first mountain railway in Europe made it to this striking point of view in 1871. The Rigi kulm and its summit hotel now have two cog railways – one coming from Vitznau and one coming from Arth-Goldau. An Aerial cableway leads to Rigi-Kaltbad straight from Weggis. Visitors can enjoy the view
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Mount Pilatus Railway The steepest cog railway in the world begins its climb at Alpnachstad and tackles a maximum gradient of 48 per cent, passing through trees, meadows and rock faces. On the north side Kriens is connected to Pilatus Kulm by a gondola cableway and an aerial cableway. Visitors are practically flying up to
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn – The Alpine adventure railway par excellence The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn connects the most of the parts of the Swiss Alps with its train network. The train operates the path from Visp to Zermatt and the Furka and Oberalp car trains and other locations. The company’s main star is The Glacier Train.
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Gornergrat Bahn – At least visit once in your life The Gornergrat is one wonderful location that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. The panorama of the mountains and the breathtaking shot of the Matterhorn are memorable. The Gornergrat, at an altitude of 3,089 m, has been one of Switzerland ‘s main
Brienz Rothorn Bahn The Brienz Rothorn Railway is a tourist rack railway in Switzerland, which climbs from Brienz, at the east ern end of Lake Brienz, to the summit of the Brienzer Rothorn. The railway is 7.6 kilometres (4.7 mi) long, is built to 800 mm gauge (2 ft 7+1⁄2 in gauge), and uses the Abt double lamella rack system. Since almost 130 years, the Brienz Rothorn Railway has written eventful
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Chaumont Panoramic Funicular Railway There are three funicular railways in Neuchâtel to travel from the lake to the station (Expo 2002), from the Old Town to Le Plan and that of the La Coudre to Chaumont stretch. Chaumont funicular helps visitors to Climbs 1171 metres in a few minutes. A traditional century-old viewing tower overlooks
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