Next on the itinerary is Luzern, an urban lakeside gem that's the gateway to the Alps. From Basel, the journey to this pretty town takes just 1 hour, taking you through snow-capped mountains and ...

Switzerland mountain trains: Six of the best alpine rail trips. By Brian Johnston. October 14, 2022 — 12.15am. ... Eventually the train gains enough height to eyeball the snow peaks.

This rail route from Lucerne to Interlaken offers breathtaking views of picturesque towns, glittering lakes and snow-capped mountains. The train journey lasts one hour and 50 minutes, but take ...

This 180-mile Scenic Train Is Called the 'Window to the Swiss Alps' With Panoramic Views and Gourmet Dining. Here’s how to plan a trip aboard Switzerland’s famous Glacier Express.

Made up of 100 cars and stretching for 1,906 meters, an electric-powered train has spiraled out of the Swiss mountains to smash a world record as part of celebrations to mark the 175th anniversary ...

Switzerland on Wednesday was inaugurating the 35.4 mile Gotthard Railway Tunnel, a major engineering achievement deep under snow-capped peaks carried out over 17 years at a cost of 12.2 billion ...

Grouped on one pass (75 Swiss francs, or about $84, a day), they are mapped with both skiing and sledding runs and connected by bus, train and tram lines, all included with the pass.

Made up of 100 cars and stretching for 1,906 meters, an electric-powered train has spiraled out of the Swiss mountains to smash a world record as part of celebrations to mark the 175th anniversary ...