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Furka Steam Railway

Two-day steam rail journey over Furka Pass through Swiss Alpine peaks

Illustration of Furka Steam Railway

The Furka Steam Railway, operated by Switzerland Travel Centre, is a two-day Alpine excursion that combines a night in Brig with a nostalgic heritage train experience. On Day 2, you board historic steam locomotives restored to their original condition for an 11-mile journey over the Furka Pass between Oberwald and Realp. The route climbs through pristine mountain terrain and passes the impressive Rhone and Mutt glaciers. The entire train ride takes approximately two hours. This package suits history lovers drawn to restored locomotives, photographers seeking Alpine vistas, and first-time rail travellers wanting a short, manageable introduction to Swiss scenic rail travel. Public transport connections from your starting point to Brig and from Realp onward are arranged independently, making this a flexible option for independent explorers already familiar with Swiss public transit.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price covers accommodation and the train ride; public transport to and from your start and end points in Switzerland is booked separately.
  • Day 1 involves travel by public transport to Brig; Day 2 involves public transport return from Realp. The heritage train journey itself is approximately two hours.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Brig

    Journey to Brig

    You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Brig.

  2. Day 2rail

    Journey on the Furka Steam Railway and return journey from Realp

    You take the Furka Steam Railway from Oberwald to Realp. Return by public transport from Realp to your destination in Switzerland. Trip time: approx. 2 hours.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2The two-hour ride on the Furka Steam Railway from Oberwald to Realp traverses the Furka Pass by historic steam locomotive, passing the Rhone and Mutt glaciers.

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Switzerland Travel Centre includes the Furka Steam Railway journey from Oberwald to Realp (approximately two hours) plus one night in Brig and connecting public transport.
Which train do I ride?
The Furka Steam Railway, a cog railway operating between Oberwald and Realp. The locomotives and passenger coaches have been restored to their original condition. You travel in 2nd class.
What is the route and how many days?
The package runs two days and one night, starting in Brig. Day 2 features the 11-mile steam railway journey over the Furka Pass from Oberwald to Realp.
What scenery is included?
The train passes through pristine Alpine landscapes and provides views of the Rhone and Mutt glaciers. Brig is located in the sunny Upper Valais region.
Is this escorted or independent?
This is a self-guided package. You arrange your own public transport to Brig on Day 1 and from Realp on Day 2. The heritage train journey itself is operated by the railway.

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