It takes 27 minutes to pass through the Gotthard Base Tunnel. It’s something of a dreamlike experience: you’re on the train hurtling through lush Swiss scenery — trackside haystacks and farmhouses, ...

It may not be the fastest way to get from Lucerne to Lugano, but it is worth hitting the tracks for the stunning scenery. To get through the alpine barrier between German-language northern and Italian ...

From the scenic Lake Lucerne, the Gotthard Panorama Express travels south through the historic old tunnel in the Gotthard massif; the train offers breathtaking views of the villages and landscapes of ...

As Switzerland's Gotthard Panorama Express charged past incredibly tall waterfalls pouring off the sides of mountains, I made my way, heart pounding, to the photo coach to get a glassless glimpse of ...

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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 ...

Iconic Swiss routes: Panoramic trains like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express showcase Switzerland’s mountains, lakes, and UNESCO sites with large‑window coaches. Slow travel appeal: These ...