Summer 
Rail- and Cableways
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Adelboden (Bernese Oberland)
Those are views! The Adelboden - Sillerenbühl cable railway gives you an all round view of the mountain and valley world from the 1,974-metre high mountaintop.
Aletschgebiet (Valais)
Seven cable-cars whisk visitors in gondolas from the Rhone Valley up into the villages of Fiescheralp, Bettmeralp, Riederalp Belalp seem to hover between heaven and earth.
Andermatt (Central Switzerland)
In Andermatt it goes up everywhere - up to the Gotthard Pass, the Oberalp, to Nätschen and on the Gütsch and of course, to the Gemsstock.
Andermatt (Central Switzerland)
Eleven trains are revealing a fantastic panorama before your eyes. For example: The Andermatt-Gotthard-Sports-Trains leading up to the Gemstock Mountain (2,963 m a.s.l.)
Appenzell Railways (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Routes:
St. Gallen - Gais - Appenzell
Gossau - Herisau - Urnäsch - Appenzell - Wasserauen
Altstätten Stadt - Gais
St. Gallen - Gais - Appenzell
Gossau - Herisau - Urnäsch - Appenzell - Wasserauen
Altstätten Stadt - Gais
Aqualino (Graubünden)
Route: Landquart - Klosters - Scuol-Tarasp
The scenic train Aqualino brings closer one of Switzerland's most beautiful areas.
The scenic train Aqualino brings closer one of Switzerland's most beautiful areas.
Arosa (Graubünden)
For the first time this summer, you will enjoy in the Alps not only the majestic mountains surrounding Arosa, but also the recreational offerings of this mountain world.
Bad Ragaz (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
From mountain train to mountain train, from lake to lake - the Five-Lakes-Hike on Mt Pizol is a classic and is considered one of Switzerland's most beautiful high Alpine tours. Pizol means high peak in Romansh but these days there is luckily a modern aerial cable car that brings one up to the 2227-meter-high summit.
Bettmeralp (Valais)
The first gondola train to the Bettmerhorn, built in 1975, has transported in its 20 years of operation over eight million guests. With the opening of its new 8-seater gondola train in 1996, the resort of Bettmeralp has set new standards – after all, the train is considered the most modern of its kind.
Brigels/Breil (Graubünden)
The leisurely journey over the enormous meadow slope with scattered hay huts and cowsheds, in the holiday oasis of Brigels Waltensburg Andiast is rewarding.
Chur (Graubünden)
Since the Rhaetian Railways opened the Vereina Tunnel connecting Klosters to the Lower Engadine, it is now possible to do an interesting day trip on a train called the Engadine Star that connects highlight after highlight. Connect the Swiss National Park with ritzy St. Moritz and then ride back to Chur.
Crans-Montana (Valais)
The massive glacier covering parts of the Wildstrubel chain of mountains measures about 10 square kilometers and is misnamed "Plaine Morte", which literally means "dead plain". At 3,000 metres above sea level, it may be reached from Montana by cable car.
Davos (Graubünden)
Whether a visitor may be a skier, a literature fan, a mountaineer or a scientist, the Parsenn Mountain Train, opened in 1931, will be of great help to explore the wonderful Weissfluh-Joch.
Engadine Star (Graubünden)
Route: Landquart - Klosters - Zernez - St. Moritz
Enjoy the wonderful panorama from the comfort of your seat on this two-hour-train ride
Enjoy the wonderful panorama from the comfort of your seat on this two-hour-train ride
Engelberg (Central Switzerland)
During the 5-minute ride from the intermediate station of Stand up to Klein Titilis, the gondola revolves 360° around its axis.
Erlenbach (Bernese Oberland)
The cable railway climbs from the Simmental onto the 2,190-metre solitary Stockhorn. On the way you can see two picturesque mountain lakes (with trout) and an unspoiled alpine landscape.
Fiesch (Valais)
You will reach the summit of the Eggishorn at 2926 metres above sea level, still completely overwhelmed by the splendid journey over the Fiescheralp.
Glacier Express (Valais)
Looking for that dream trip? Then look no further! Simply climb aboard the Glacier Express, sit back and enjoy travelling on one of the world’s most spectacular railway lines. With seven hours of stunning scenery, you won’t be
disappointed!
Gornergrat (Valais)
The perfect excursion (3,089 m): Impressive and majestic, standing out against the sky, the Matterhorn – a national symbol – steals the show from the other 37 four-thousand-metre mountains visible from here. Enjoy the panoramic views and the fresh alpine air – take the Gornergrat Railway to this wonderful spot. It’s true what they say – Zermatt really is heaven on earth.
Graubünden (Graubünden)
The Rhaetian Railway (RhB), one of the most famous narrow-gauge
railways in the world, offers a breathtaking ride over dizzying
viaducts ...
Grindelwald / Lauterbrunnen (Bernese Oberland)
The Jungfrau Train has been bringing tourists to the Jungfraujoch since 1912. The ride is unforgettable and the panorama, once on top, absolutely spectacular.
Intragna (Ticino)
Take the Centovalli train to Verdasio. A very steep aerial cable-car connects Verdasio to the car-free hamlet of Rasa.
Jungfraubahnen (Bernese Oberland)
A high point in the history of mountain railways - after 16 years of
construction, the Jungfrau Railway was inaugurated on Swiss National
Day in 1912...
Jura Railways (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
Route: La Chaux-de-Fonds - Le Noirmont - Glovelier/Tavannes
Discover off-the-beaten track Switzerland with its undulating hills dotted with horse farms.
Discover off-the-beaten track Switzerland with its undulating hills dotted with horse farms.
Klosters (Graubünden)
The Klosters - Madrisa cable-car also takes one to the starting points of many interesting hikes. One of the more rewarding ones is the Madrisa Circuit: it follows the geological formations to the vantage point Mässplatten and returns to the starting point via Schnittlingboden.
Le Châtelard (Valais)
The historic 1920s funicular railway is the steepest in the world to have two cabins, with a gradient of 87%, the Decauville panoramic train (with a 60 cm gauge) offers superb views of the area, and the "Minifunic" (the mini funicular railway) takes you straight up towards the sky.
Lenzerheide (Graubünden)
Without exagerating one can say that 1000 peaks are visible from the Parpan Rothorn. Mountain peaks jut out everywhere.
Les Diablerets (Lake Geneva Region)
A cable car journey from the Col du Pillon to the glacier at Les Diablerets in just 20 minutes! There is an impressive view of the most famous alpine peaks, from the Jungfrau to the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc.
You must see it to believe it; the Sommerziel glacier, doesn't leave you cold.
Leysin (Lake Geneva Region)
Does the world turn there, or just the restaurant?
You will ascend, by the Télé Leysin funicular car, effortlessly up into a fantastic world without a single beating of the wings and yet like a proud bird.
You will ascend, by the Télé Leysin funicular car, effortlessly up into a fantastic world without a single beating of the wings and yet like a proud bird.
Locarno (Ticino)
The aerial cable-car running from Orselina above Locarno to the Cardada Mountain was designed by Mario Botta. It links places of contrasting ambience and reveals the landscape in very specific contexts. Mt. Cardada opens up a fantastic vista of Lago Maggiore.
Lungern (Central Switzerland)
There is a village surrounded by mountains, lakes, wild mountain streams and ice-capped peaks. Lungeren, the picturesque vacation resort (700m), is the starting point of the cableway ride to the Schönbüel mountain.
Luzern (Central Switzerland)
Close to Lucerne, and easily reached by public transport, Mt Pilatus (2,132m) has remained a much-loved destination for young and old alike. 2 cable cars, 2 hotels, 7 restaurants, the steepest cogwheel railway in the world and the largest rope park in Central Switzerland promise a day out to remember!
Luzern - Lugano
The best way to explore the historical sites
around Lake Lucerne is on one of the lake’s
beautifully preserved paddle steamers.
Martigny (Valais)
The French holiday village of Chamonix is connected to Martigny by a 50 km train line that takes you there via steep 200 promile gradients, bridges and tunnels.
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (Valais)
Route: Göschenen/Disentis - Andermatt - Oberwald -
Brig - Zermatt (- Gornergrat)
From Göschenen, the trip leads through the wild Schöllenen gorge up to Andermatt. Or how about beginning in Disentis and continuing your ride via the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn towards Andermatt.
From Göschenen, the trip leads through the wild Schöllenen gorge up to Andermatt. Or how about beginning in Disentis and continuing your ride via the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn towards Andermatt.
Montreux (Lake Geneva Region)
In less than an hour, the cog-wheel funicular railway transports visitors from the sophisticated tourist town of Montreux to the mountain-top region of Rochers-de-Naye.
There are a thousand and one ways to travel along the Bernese Montreux - Oberland railway line from the shores of Lake Geneva to the Bernese Alps. The most romantic way, however, has to be in one of the famous "Belle Epoque" coaches.
Mürren (Bernese Oberland)
7,000 meters of aerial cables connect the valley station of the Schilthorn Cable Car to the mountain station 2103 meters higher up.
Niesen (Bernese Oberland)
Mt Niesen is in the Guiness Book of records not because of its perfect pyramid shape but rather because of the 11'674 steps that make up the world's longest staircase. The stairs are located right next to the funicular that goes to the summit of this 2336-meter-high mountain.
Pontresina (Graubünden)
A visit to the Diavolezza transports one to a majestic mountain world, impressive through its size and beauty.
Box seats with a spectacular view are available on the Muottas Muragl, a mere 10-minute ride by funicular from the lower parts of the Engadine Valley. Painters and poets admired this scenic beauty early on.
Ritom / Piora (Ticino)
With a maximum gradient of 878 promille it is one of the steepest trains in the world.
Rivera (Ticino)
The Foppa Alp below Monte Tamaro, a starting point for many mountain hiking tours, exercises a great attraction: Here, at 1,530 meters above sea level, Mario Botta built the church Santa Maria degli Angeli at the request of the Mountain Trains.
Saas-Grund (Valais)
The railway takes you up from the bottom station to Kreuzboden, where many lovely paths begin, a mountain trout lake competes with the blue of the sky and the children enjoy the Hohsi-Land playground.
Samnaun (Graubünden)
Cross the border in style, namely in a double-decker aerial cable-car that connects Samnaun to Tridat/Ischgl (Austria).
Schilthornbahn (Bernese Oberland)
Take the panorama cable car up past thundering waterfalls and sheer
rock faces to reach the 2,970 m summit of the Schilthorn in 30 minutes.
Schwägalp (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Just like a unpenetrable fortress the Alpsteinmassiv juts out high above the undulating hills of the Appenzell: its highest point is 2502-meter-high Mt. Säntis. The ride in the gondola is breath-taking: take in Lake Constance, the Vorarlberg, the Graubünden, Glarus and Bernese Alps. On a clear day one can even see the Vosges Mountains and the Black Forest.
St.Gallen (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
The Pre-Alpine Express is one of the prettiest and most comfortable ways of getting from Lake Constance to Lake Lucerne. It is a 149-km train ride.
Rapid trains leave Romanshorn for Lucerne hourly.
Rapid trains leave Romanshorn for Lucerne hourly.
Stans (Central Switzerland)
The 1890-meter-high Stanserhorn will fascinate lovers of different modes of transportation. The lower funicular dates back to 1893.
Swiss Chocolate Train (Fribourg Region)
Route: Montreux - Gruyères - Broc and back
The Swiss Chocolate Train is a joint venture of GoldenPass Services and Cailler-Nestlé. Ride in first-class comfort in a "Belle Epoque" Pullman car, vintage 1915 and/or the modern panorama car.
The Swiss Chocolate Train is a joint venture of GoldenPass Services and Cailler-Nestlé. Ride in first-class comfort in a "Belle Epoque" Pullman car, vintage 1915 and/or the modern panorama car.
Thun (Bernese Oberland)
A trip in a time machine! Nostalgic steam boats "Blüemlisalp" and "Lötschberg" bring passengers to the wood carvers village of Brienz, from where guests ascend Mt. Rothornby by steam train, staying the night at the charming hotel on the Brienzergrat.
Trains in the Chablais Region (Lake Geneva Region)
Routes:
Aigle - Leysin
Aigle - Les Diablerets
Aigle - Ollon - Monthey - Champéry/Morgins
Bex - Villars (- Bretaye)
Aigle - Leysin
Aigle - Les Diablerets
Aigle - Ollon - Monthey - Champéry/Morgins
Bex - Villars (- Bretaye)
Trains in the Swiss Riviera Region (Lake Geneva Region)
Routes:
Montreux - Caux - Rochers-de-Naye
Vevey - Blonay - Les Pléiades
Vevey - Mont-Pèlerin
Montreux - Caux - Rochers-de-Naye
Vevey - Blonay - Les Pléiades
Vevey - Mont-Pèlerin
Verbier (Valais)
"Sunrise on Mount Fort" is a breathtaking spectacle offering the most beautiful views of the Alps from the Matterhorn to Mont Blanc at sunrise.
Wiler (Valais)
The Lötschental has for a long time been the end of the world and so has remained wonderfully unspoiled. A mountain climbers' Eldorado opens up from the Lauchernalp onwards.
Zentralbahn (Central Switzerland)
Routes:
Lucerne - Stans - Engelberg (- Titlis)
Lucerne - Sarnen - Brünig - Meiringen - Interlaken East
The Zentralbahn connects Lucerne and Engelberg, passing through Stans and also runs between Lucerne and Interlaken East.
Lucerne - Stans - Engelberg (- Titlis)
Lucerne - Sarnen - Brünig - Meiringen - Interlaken East
The Zentralbahn connects Lucerne and Engelberg, passing through Stans and also runs between Lucerne and Interlaken East.
Zermatt–St. Moritz/Davos
For more than 75 years the “slowest express
train in the world” has connected the worldfamous
resorts of Zermatt and St. Moritz/
Davos.
Bernina Express
Route: Chur/Davos - St. Moritz - Bernina Pass - Poschiavo - Tirano (- Lugano)
The Rhaetian Railway's north Alpine route travels across viaducts, through winding tunnels, past raging moutain torrents, glaciers and a rich array of Alpine flowers.
The Rhaetian Railway's north Alpine route travels across viaducts, through winding tunnels, past raging moutain torrents, glaciers and a rich array of Alpine flowers.
GoldenPass Line
Lucerne - GoldenPass Panoramic - Interlaken Ost - GoldenPass Panoramic - Zweisimmen - Goldenpass Panoramic - Montreux - Geneva
An attractive route, rich in tradition, from Central Switzerland to Lake Geneva and their splendid vineyards.
An attractive route, rich in tradition, from Central Switzerland to Lake Geneva and their splendid vineyards.
Mont Blanc / St. Bernard
Route:
Mont Blanc Express: Martigny - Châtelard Frontière - Chamonix
Sankt Bernhard Express: Martigny - Orsières - Grand St. Bernard
Mont Blanc Express: Martigny - Châtelard Frontière - Chamonix
Sankt Bernhard Express: Martigny - Orsières - Grand St. Bernard
