Gornergrat Bahn is Switzerland’s first electrically powered cogwheel railway. From Zermatt, the 33-minute climb reveals ...

Alpine showstoppers, time-travelling railways and more — explore these lesser-known trips on Europe’s most punctual network.

I smile as Silvia – our tour leader on Intrepid’s eight-day Best of Switzerland rail trip – guides us confidently through Zurich’s main station, tickets to Lucerne in hand. Though Italian, Silvia now ...

In this storybook area of central Switzerland, the Alps provide a dramatic backdrop for unforgettable adventures — from lakeside spa-hopping to cycling along the iconic Route 1291. Sitting on the ...

Ride the Gornergrat Bahn from Zermatt to 3,089 meters for views of Dufourspitze, the Matterhorn, and the Swiss Alps. This ...