Furka Cogwheel Steam Railway
Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke
A vintage steam rack railway climbs from Realp over the Furka Pass toward Gletsch, at the foot of the Rhône Glacier.
The old Furka line was abandoned after the Furka Base Tunnel opened in 1982. Volunteers restored it as a heritage steam railway. Trains leave from Realp and climb over stone bridges and through tunnels to Furka station, then descend to Gletsch and Oberwald. The full journey takes about 2 hours, with close views of glaciers and alpine meadows along the way. Tickets cost about CHF 80–150. Trains fill up in peak season, so book in advance on the official website. Realp is about 10 km from Andermatt and can be reached on the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway.
Opening hours
Seasonal service (check the timetable)
Nearby sights
- Göscheneralpsee
- Hospental Castle Tower
- Sasso San Gottardo
- Gotthard Pass & National Gotthard Museum
- Furka Pass
- Andermatt Village & St. Peter and Paul Church
- Glacier Express
- Devil's Bridge & Schöllenen Gorge