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

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.

Watch the sunset over the iconic Matterhorn from the peaceful streets of Zermatt. In this 4K video, the glow of dusk brings warmth to every chalet and cobblestone — a truly magical alpine evening.

Discover ski routes through Switzerland, Christmas market tours in Munich and even Finland’s very own Santa Claus Express ...

Discover Sonlerto, a centuries-old stone village in Switzerland’s wild Bavona Valley. Set within the Lepontine Alps, this ...

New Zealand is lauded for its wondrous natural beauty, and this train journey is an incredible way to take in those views.

The shift of transalpine freight traffic from road to rail in Switzerland has stalled in the last two years. The access ...

Fred. Holidays, has teamed up with Switzerland Tourism and Travel Switzerland to launch a dedicated 2026 Switzerland Rail Holidays brochure. It showcases the country as a year-round destination with a ...

Europe is full of natural wonders, but if you want to see just how dreamily beautiful the continent can get, the country at ...

This year's winner of the Observer's It's Read Everywhere contest enjoyed the "trip of a lifetime" and showed that the ...

Take a breathtaking festive train ride through the alps, go behind the scenes as a castle prepares for Christmas or settle in ...

The French Alps are a skier's paradise, but the area offers more beyond the slopes. This quaint town is full of attractions ...