Planning to visit Mount Pilatus from Lucerne? This practical guide covers the three ways to reach the summit, 2026 prices, transport options, hiking tips, the cogwheel railway, Dragon Ride and the Golden Round Trip.

Imagine travelling through the Swiss Alps on a historic steam train, climbing towards the Furka Pass through tunnels, bridges and breathtaking mountain scenery. Welcome aboard the Furka Steam Railway, one of Switzerland’s most spectacular historic railways and a unique way to experience the Alps. Once part of the original Glacier Express route, today this heritage railway brings the journey back to life, with steam locomotives running between Realp and Oberwald.

The best way to travel throughout Switzerland? Public transport: no traffic, scenic routes and anything from funiculars to boats... but especially trains!

A practical guide to night trains in Europe: routes from Zurich, tips, experiences, and why overnight travel is one of the best ways to explore sustainably.