When it comes to cultural icons, Switzerland punches far above its weight. This compact, landlocked country is famous for precision timekeeping, chocolate, cheese, alpine scenery—and trains. The Swiss ...

Every once in a while, a train trip pops up that is exceptional—and if riding Europe’s highest railway and celebrating the New Year in Switzerland isn’t exceptional, I don’t know what is. The ...

Departing from Zermatt, the Gornergrat Railway climbs 1,484 meters to reach one of Europe’s highest open-air stations. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

Today’s train journeys blend luxury, scenery and cultural immersion across some of the world’s most iconic routes.

Rail Europe has unveiled an attractive promotion designed to boost advisor revenue during the traditionally slower travel season. The company is offering complimentary extra travel days with Swiss ...

Despite an initial delay, the new night train service between Brussels and Milan will commence in September 2026, with ...