Synopsis:
Cogging The AlpsSwitzerland's electrified Brunig Railwayfollows a route so steep that rack and piniontraction is needed to climb up and downthe mountains. The 45 mile trip in the heartof Switzerland travels from the medievalcity of Luzern to Interlaken.Ice Station - Europe's Highest RailwaySwitzerland's Railways of the JungfrauRegion provide a surprisingly easy way toexplore this rugged land of permanent iceand snow. From Interlaken, theJung-Frau-Bahn climbs to Jungfraujoch,the highest railway station in Europe.Over The TopSwitzerland's Bernina Railway takes us fromSt. Moritz, a ski resort of the rich and famous,over the top of the Bernina Pass toCampocologno on the border of Italy.The railway was part of an unfulfilled planto link Austria, through Switzerland, to Italy.Power To To PeaksSwitzerland's Luzern-Stans-EngelbergRailway, known as the LSE, powers its waythrough the alps. Our Railway Adventurebegins in Luzern and takes us to Engelberg,a popular ski resort. Highlights includemagnificent scenery and a ride up a mountaingrade so steep, passengers are unable to stand.Land of Alpine AdvantureSwitzerland's Rhaetische Bahn Railway,the RhB, takes us on two different routes toSt. Moritz, playground of the rich and famous.Our first Railway Adventure is from Disentis;our second is from Chur. Both routes featuremagnificent alpine scenery.Rails Over RigiSwitzerland's Vitznau-Rigi Railway fromLuzern to Vitznau, and Arth-Rigi Railwayfrom Luzern to Arth-Goldau provide twoseparate trips up magnificent Rigi Mountain.Our Railway Adventures include a town thatinspired Mark Twain and paragliding offthe cliff of a 5,000 foot alp.