In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4,900 feet from Zermatt to the Gornergrat summit, making it the second-highest railway in Europe after the Jungfraubahnen. Photograph by Artur Debat, Getty ...

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 ...

Over nine days, my daughter and I traveled across Switzerland by train, starting in Geneva and making our way east through storybook mountain towns, sparkling lakes, and more jaw-dropping views than I ...

Switzerland’s train network isn’t just transport—it’s a front-row seat to some of the world’s most stunning landscapes. From iconic panoramic routes like the Glacier Express to hidden gems like the ...

Alpine showstoppers, time-travelling railways and more — explore these lesser-known trips on Europe’s most punctual network. The historic Schynige Platte Railway climbs 1,420m in just over 50 minutes, ...

In partnership with the Swiss Travel System AG and Switzerland Tourism, Railbookers is debuting Switzerland Week – the first such event of its kind – on July 28. The weeklong event will offer ...

When planning a summer trip from Seattle to Europe, the challenge is often not where to go but how to fit it all in. Tight itineraries and quick transitions between cities can turn even the most ...

Discover the top destinations for train travel across the world, from the Rocky Mountains of Canada to Mount Fuji in Japan ...

From Brussels and Kyoto to the Swiss Alps, southern India, and the Gulf of Naples, these rail destinations prove the best ...

Journey aboard Switzerland’s Alpine railways or island-hop in Greece – Titan Travel’s European tours promise memorable ...