Search

Switzerland Travel Centre · Tailor-made rail vacation

Train à vapeur de la Furka – Voyage nostalgique

Historic steam train through Swiss Alps from Oberwald to Realp

Illustration of Train à vapeur de la Furka – Voyage nostalgique

Switzerland Travel Centre's Furka Steam Railway package combines a night in Brigue, the sunny main town of the Valais region, with a nostalgic two-hour journey on a restored steam locomotive through the Swiss Alps. Day 1 is devoted to reaching Brigue by public transport from anywhere in Switzerland. On Day 2, you board the Furka Steam Railway, which climbs 18 kilometers from Oberwald to Realp via historic rack-and-pinion steam engines and faithfully restored vintage carriages. The route traverses intact alpine landscapes, passing views of the Rhône and Mutt glaciers before descending back to public transport to your final destination. This tailored package suits experienced rail travelers and history enthusiasts drawn to heritage mountain railways and the engineering of Swiss narrow-gauge steam trains.

What to know before you look closer

  • The package price (CHF 360) includes accommodation choice and rail travel but does not specify hotel star rating or meal inclusions; confirm those details with Switzerland Travel Centre.
  • Day 1 is essentially a travel day to Brigue; the signature experience concentrates on Day 2.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Brigue

    Arrivée à Brigue

    Tu voyageras en transports publics depuis ton point de départ en Suisse jusqu'à Brigue.

  2. Day 2rail

    Voyage avec le train à vapeur de la Furka et retour depuis Realp

    Tu prendras le train à vapeur de la Furka d'Oberwald à Realp. Le retour se fait en transports publics depuis Realp jusqu'à ta destination en Suisse. Temps de trajet : environ 2h

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: The Furka Steam Railway ascends 18 kilometers from Oberwald to Realp aboard a rack-and-pinion steam locomotive, passing the Rhône and Mutt glaciers and crossing the intact alpine landscape of the Furka Pass.

Included

  • Arrivée et départ inclus depuis n'importe quel point de départ et d'arrivée en Suisse
  • Choix de l'hébergement (hôtel et catégorie de chambre)
  • Digital Swiss Coupon Pass (réservations 2026)

Questions travellers ask

Is the train journey included?
Yes. The Furka Steam Railway journey from Oberwald to Realp, plus public transport to and from your Swiss starting and ending points, are included in the package.
Which train do I travel on?
The Train à vapeur de la Furka (Furka Steam Railway), a restored narrow-gauge steam train with rack-and-pinion locomotives that climbs the Furka Pass.
What is included in the price?
Accommodation in Brigue (your choice of hotel and room category), public transport to and from any Swiss starting and ending point, the Furka Steam Railway journey, and a Digital Swiss Coupon Pass for 2026 reservations.
How long is the steam train ride?
The journey from Oberwald to Realp covers 18 kilometers and takes approximately 2 hours.
When does this trip run?
The package is available as a tailor-made booking through Switzerland Travel Centre; 2026 departures will use the Digital Swiss Coupon Pass. Contact the operator for specific departure dates.

Similar journeys