Historic Transportation

Ever since 1892, the summer months in Brienz have witnessed a hissing, huffing and puffing that are nonetheless pleasing to the ear, eye and nose.

The funicular, cliff walk and mechanical lift on the Bürgenstock represent a triple tribute to the art and technology of the belle époque

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.

The Rhaetian Railway (RhB), one of the most famous narrow-gauge railways in the world, offers a breathtaking ride over dizzying viaducts ...

The best way to soak up the magic of the Lake Geneva Region, and sample its rich historical, cultural and gastronomic heritage, is to step on board one of the traditional steamers.

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!

The best way to explore the historical sites around Lake Lucerne is on one of the lake’s beautifully preserved paddle steamers.

The GoldenPass Classic, the jewel of the GoldenPass Line, runs daily between Montreux and Zweisimmen.

The Schynige Platte railway, which opened in 1893, is one of Switzerland’s pioneering lines. The cog train climbs at a sedate 12 kph up to Schynige Platte, passing many panoramic viewpoints overlooking Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, where the great Swiss artist Ferdinand Hodler painted some of his famous land - scapes, more than 100 years ago.

For more than 75 years the “slowest express train in the world” has connected the worldfamous resorts of Zermatt and St. Moritz/ Davos.