Take a ride on the Gornergrat Bahn from Zermatt to Gornergrat, one of Switzerland’s most scenic and historic cogwheel train routes. On this unforgettable journey, you’ll see the majestic Dufourspitze, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4,900 feet from Zermatt to the Gornergrat summit, making it the second-highest ...

The Gornergrat Bahn connects the village of Zermatt with the Gornergrat summit high above the surrounding Alps. Since 1898, this railway has carried passengers to one of Europe’s highest open-air ...

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

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 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 ...

Travel author Everett Potter offers his recommendations for the most charming train rides in the country, with alpine views you won’t find anywhere else. In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4 ...