The Furka Cogwheel Steam Railway takes visitors back to the golden age of steam railways in Switzerland.
The journey leads from Realp through the magnificent mountain landscape of the Central Alps and on over the historic route of Glacier Express to Oberwald in Canton Valais. The intermediate stop at Furka station takes travellers to the routes highest point of 2160 metres a.s.l.
Facts
Route: Oberwald–Gletsch–Realp
Distance: 18 km
Duration: 120 - 160 minutes
Excursion tips
- Rhone Glacier – impressive with roughly 8 km of length and covering an area of roughly 14 square metres
- Historic village of Gletsch
- Realp and Ursental valley (Uri)
- Oberwald and Obergoms / Goms holiday region
- Combination with postbus Furkapass (roundtrip with train and bus possible)
Food & Beverages
- Steam railway bistro at Realp DFB station
Stop at Furka station with refreshment facilities
Timetable
Ticket
- This route is not covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) and GA travelcard.
A ticket has to be obtained before the journey.
Seat reservation
