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

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

Discover Switzerland’s perfect balance of luxury, adventure, and culture—where every train ride, mountain trail, and lakeside view feels effortlessly extraordinary.

Few nations nail train travel like the Swiss: an extensive, impeccably run network whisks travellers effortlessly from Alpine peaks to piazza terraces. Here are some of the spots along the way.

The Gornergrat Bahn climbs from Zermatt to a spectacular viewpoint at 3,089 meters. With vistas of the Matterhorn and ...

The Treno Gottardo runs from three cities in the north to the sunny city of Locarno in the south—crossing the Alps along the way. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and ...

Europe’s perfect one-day journey? After travelling through one country and two degrees of latitude, I think I can name it. To find the deepest south point in Switzerland, begin in Italy: ideally, Como ...

Grape harvests, colorful foliage and local festivities make autumn a great time to take a scenic train or tram excursion. By Palko Karasz Lazy rivers, spectacular valleys cloaked in autumn colors, ...