Alpine showstoppers, time-travelling railways and more — explore these lesser-known trips on Europe’s most punctual network.

Few nations nail train travel like the Swiss: an extensive, impeccably run network whisks travellers effortlessly from Alpine peaks to piazza terraces. Here are some of the spots along the way.

There may have been a point, somewhere back in the middle of the last century, where the train seemed to have lost the ...

There’s a rhythm to train travel, a gentle sway that lets me slow down and truly connect with the landscape. While each journey holds its own charm, some truly distinguish themselves. I had long been ...

Europe’s perfect one-day journey? After travelling through one country and two degrees of latitude, I think I can name it. To find the deepest south point in Switzerland, begin in Italy: ideally, Como ...

Europe’s night train revival is gaining speed, and Switzerland is stepping up with an exciting new route. Swiss Federal ...

Fred Holidays has launched its 2026 Switzerland rail holidays brochure in partnership with Switzerland Tourism and Travel Switzerland. The new publication in partnership comes as the operator has ...

We boarded Switzerland’s Elite Excellence Class to cross the Alps in full 5-star luxury, witnessing a journey few travelers ...

Discover ski routes through Switzerland, Christmas market tours in Munich and even Finland’s very own Santa Claus Express this festive season ...