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05 September 2023 - Rail Europe launches “Swiss Mountain Peaks” on all channels
The reference brand for train travel to offer new routes to reach the Top of Europe by cable car or train
Rail Europe is happy to announce that some of Switzerland’s most spectacular mountain cable cars, trains and attractions - namely The Gornergrat, The Harderbahn, Pilatus, Titlis Rotair, CabriO Stanserhorn, Monte Generoso, Schynige Platte, Jungfraujoch and Rocher-de-Naye – also known as the “Swiss Mountain Peaks”, are now available on Rail Europe’s B2B and B2C channels.
Switzerland is located at the very heart of the Alps, the most extensive and impressive mountain range in Europe spanning across seven countries. In fact, 65% of Switzerland is dominated by this magnificent mountain range, which is undoubtedly the top attraction of the country. Rail Europe's expansion of its product portfolio with these popular attractions further reinforces its position as a premium partner providing travellers with the largest rail distribution system.
“Switzerland is one of Rail Europe's prime destinations and a central hub for European train travel. We are therefore delighted to now have some of the country’s most legendary peaks as part of our B2B and B2C inventories, thereby extending our offer beyond train travel. I look forward to seeing our customers discovering these incredibly exciting mountain attractions in the coming months. We are getting ready for the opening of the bookings of the Winter season”, says President & CEO, Björn Bender.
Celebrated for its exceptional punctuality and efficiency, the Swiss Federal railway system (SBB) stands as a telling example of excellence in modern transportation. Connecting picturesque towns and cities as well as mountains and lakes, it also offers travellers an unrivaled experience of comfort and breathtaking scenery, while navigating through the heart of the Alps. As such, Switzerland remains a top destination for travellers coming from all over the world, both in Winter and Summer time. The Swiss Mountain Peaks are an ideal addition to a Swiss discovery and the Swiss Travel Pass or Eurail Pass offered by Rail Europe.
More info on the “Swiss Mountain Peaks”
The Gornergrat
The Gornergrat Railway is Switzerland’s first electric rack railway. This pioneering feat of railway engineering goes all the way to the top of the mystical mountain and glacier above Zermatt.
The Harderbahn
This panorama funicular negotiates the 735 meters of altitude to the Harder Kulm, located at 1322 metersin just ten minutes, taking travellers from Interlaken up to its local mountain.
Pilatus
The steepest cog railway in the world draws visitors to the 2,132-metre-high mountain overlooking Luzern.
Titlis Rotair
As it slowly rotates, the TITLIS Rotair cableway takes travellers to the snow-covered summit of Titlis, 3,020 metres above sea level.
CabriO Stanserhorn
Since 1893, the open wood coaches have been travelling sedately up towards Stanserhorn from Stans. Starting at the intermediate station, the aerial cableway with its open roof deck is one of the main attractions.
Monte Generoso
For 130 years, the only cog railway in Ticino has been making its 40-minute journey up to Monte Generoso at an altitude of 1,704 m. In summer, the oldest, regularly operating steam locomotive in Switzerland runs up to the summit.
Schynige Platte
The 126-year-old cog railway takes travellers from Wilderswil to the Schynige Platte., connecting particularly picturesque vantage points.
Jungfraujoch
Located in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jungfrau-Aletsch, and saddled between the Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, Jungfraujoch, Top of Europe (3,454m) is the highest railway station in Europe.
Rochers-de-Naye
The picturesque ride goes from the shores of Lake Geneva before rising into the fresh mountain air. Climbing more than 1,600 meters in altitude, the railway passes fields, villages and forests. With increasing altitude, the narrow track along the slope offers ever-more spectacular views over Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains.
About Rail Europe
Rail Europe is the global reference brand for European train booking. We have been the trusted partner of the travel industry and train operators for 90 years. Our rail expert teams provide technology solutions and customer care services to +15,000 partners in more than 70 countries. International travellers who want to travel by train easily throughout Europe can also book their travel directly through our state-of-the-art train booking website and app. Our catalogue of products focuses on more than 100 brands such as SNCF, SBB, Eurostar, Thalys, Trenitalia, Italo, DB, Renfe, ÖBB, SNCB, NS, OUIGO Spain and National Rail, and rail passes including the Swiss Travel Pass and Eurail Passes. We sell around 5 million European train tickets every year. Our offices are around the globe and we are headquartered in Paris.
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