From rain-soaked jungle to snow-capped peak, these railroads know exactly how to crank up the likes.
Source: A carriage with a view: The 10 most Instagrammed train journeys in the world
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Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, Review: A Journey to the Top of the World; Richard Brown; Luxury London
The Kulm feels more home than hotel…
Source: Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, Review: A Journey to the Top of the World | International | Travel
Mountain Hopping in Switzerland Aboard the Glacier Express; Ron Stern; Epoch Times
GENEVA—I’m often asked if I have a favorite travel destination, and my answer is always the same: Switzerland. My love affair started decades ago when I became enamored by this country’s rich history, diverse topography, and international vibe. While I had always found the Swiss Travel System the best way to explore the country, I […]
Source: Mountain Hopping in Switzerland Aboard the Glacier Express
Lonely Planet picks the world’s most amazing train rides; AZ Central
Bernina Express, Switzerland: We can wax lyrical about the glacier-capped mountains, waterfall-draped ravines, jewel-colored lakes and endless spruce forests glimpsed through panoramic windows on Switzerland’s Bernina Express but, trust us, seeing is believing. Rolling from Chur in Graubünden to Tirano in northern Italy in four too-quick hours, this narrow-gauge train often tops polls of the world’s most beautiful rail journeys. Beyond the phenomenal Alpine landscape, the railway itself is a masterpiece of early 20th-century engineering, taking 55 tunnels and 196 bridges in its stride.
Source: Lonely Planet picks the world’s most amazing train rides
Building a world heritage tunnel in Switzerland; Clive Kessell; Rail Engineer
It is not only the Swiss main line railways that are benefitting from tunnel investment. The Rhätische Bahn (or Rhaetian Railway) is an extensive metre-gauge network in the southeast of the country…
Swiss Alps Bernina Express Rail Tour From Milan; Triphobo
Take a ride on the Bernina Express, Switzerland’s alpine delight. This train journey takes you along one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world now a UNESCO World Heritage Site through the Bernina Pass to the exclusive resort of St Moritz at the Top of the World. Enjoy a round-trip scenic coach trip and ride a bright red rail car, pass
Source: Swiss Alps Bernina Express Rail Tour From Milan: Triphobo
Video: Switzerland’s Most Downloaded GPX Route; FilipZuan; PinkBike
Glaciers, alpine lakes, big mountains, gelato, cappuccino and more on the Bernina Express, Switzerland’s most downloaded GPX route. And there’s a train shuttle to get to the top!
Source: Video: Switzerland’s Most Downloaded GPX Route – Pinkbike
Half the Celebration of the UNESCO World Heritage Festival was Getting There; David Bodle; Leisure Group Travel
A trip scheduled around the 10th anniversary of the Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscapes being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site spotlights the best of the Swiss Alps.
Source: Half the Celebration of the UNESCO World Heritage Festival was Getting There •
Over the Alps via Gotthard Bernina Circular Tour on the Bernina Express; Rupert Parker; Travel Magazine
Linking Northern and Southern Europe, the Gotthard Bernina Circular Tour is the most spectacular way to cross the Alps by rail.
Source: Over the Alps via Gotthard Bernina Circular Tour on the Bernina Express
