Tag: Mountain railway
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The Matterhorn’s Majesty – A Perfect Finale to Swiss Adventures
Early Morning Ascent to Gornergrat On the last day of my Swiss travel adventures (at least for now), I woke up early in Zermatt, ready for a day devoted entirely to the Matterhorn. The best vantage point for this iconic peak is from Gornergrat, a summit southeast of Zermatt offering a 360-degree view of the…
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From Olympic Bobsleighs to Nostalgic Trains
While yesterday was filled with breathtaking vistas and challenging hikes, today promised a different flavor of Swiss adventure. My second day in Grisons would take me from historic Olympic sites to refreshing alpine lakes, over mountain passes, and finally, to a journey through time on a nostalgic train. Morning Stroll on an Olympic Track After…
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Conquering Grisons
With just one week left on my Swiss Railway pass, it was time to prioritize my remaining explorations. At the top of my list was the renowned network of the Rhätische Bahn in the canton of Graubünden (Grisons). This vast network of metric gauge railways connects the far reaches of the canton, from Landquart in…
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Swiss Adventure: From Glarus to St. Gallen
After a brief hiatus, it was time to hit the rails again and explore some of the lesser-known corners of Switzerland. This time, my sights were set on the northeastern cantons that remained uncharted on my personal Swiss map: Glarus and the two Appenzells. Given their distance from my home, I decided to turn this…
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A Day of Alpine Wonders in the Bernese Alps
The sun had barely risen over Lake Geneva as I set out from my home in Nyon, ready for another day of Swiss exploration. Today’s itinerary promised to be a railway enthusiast’s dream: a journey from the tranquil shores of Lac Léman to the heart of the Bernese Oberland, culminating in a visit to the…
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Day Four – The Swiss Riviera and Mountain Railways
After three days of extensive travel, today was all about taking it easy. I started late and didn’t venture far from home – just four train stops away to Montreux, affectionately known as the Swiss Riviera. And once you’re there, you instantly understand why it earned this nickname. Montreux-Vevey-Riviera Railway Adventures My plan for the…
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Day Three – Ticino and Alpine Adventures
After two days of planned excursions, I woke up on day three with a delightful sense of freedom. No fixed plans, no booked accommodation – just the open road (or rather, the open rails and mountain passes) ahead of me. My only goal was to explore more of Ticino and the Alps. Morning in the…
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Day Two in Ticino
After an exciting first day of canton-hopping and train-riding, I was ready for more Swiss adventures. Today’s destination: the beautiful canton of Ticino, with its Italian flair and stunning landscapes. Journey to Ticino I started the day by booking a night in a hostel in Locarno, a charming town on the northern shore of Lake…