What is the difference between 1st and 2nd class on this trip?

The difference depends on the type of train: in regular trains, 1st class offers a 2+1 seating arrangement as well as larger and more comfortable seats with more legroom , while the seats are more closely arranged in 2nd class with 2+2 seating. The Furka steam train also has a 1st class with comfortable seats and a 2+1 seating arrangement. The main difference to 1st class on the regular trains is the nostalgic ambience of the steam train. The seating arrangement is also 2+2 in 2nd class on the Furka steam train, but the experience is more rustic .

Can I choose my seat on the Furka Steam Railway in advance?

You can specify your seat preferences on the Furka Steam Railway during the booking process using the comment field . Depending on availability, seat preferences cannot always be fulfilled. We will try to assign you the best available seat and will inform you if a window seat is not available. The view is always impressive, regardless of where you sit.

Can I eat on board the Furka Steam Railway?

There is no catering on board the Furka Steam Railway. However, you can buy snacks and drinks in Oberwald and Realp. You can also also bring your own food and enjoy it during the ride.

Where does the Furka Steam Railway start and how do I get from the station to the hotel and vice versa?

The Furka Steam Railway runs between Oberwald and Realp . The itinerary can be started in both directions – the choice is yours. In the booking process , the distance to the respective station is displayed when you choose your hotel. This allows you to choose nearby accommodation if required. Some hotels offer practical transfer services . For details on transfers, please contact your hotel .

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend that you book early . Demand is particularly high for the main season (see above). You can book your package deal conveniently online or with our travel experts .

Is the trip accessible for the handicapped?

For accessible travel, we recommend that you contact us directly . This way, we can check the best options together and ensure that your travel needs are optimally met . Feel free to contact us by email or phone – the contact details can be found below .

Train journey

Furka Steam Railway

Between Oberwald and Realp, the Furka Steam Railway takes you on an 11 miles journey back in bygone times. You rumble over the Furka Pass in historic steam locomotives, through pristine Alpine landscapes and past the impressive Rhone and Mutt glaciers. An experience full of charm and nostalgia.

2 days / 1 night

from $ 580

Direction

A steaming train travels through a green mountain landscape.

A small, old stone chapel with a pointed roof in an alpine landscape, surrounded by green hills and rocky mountains.

A winding mountain road snakes through green valleys under a dramatic sky.

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Highlights

Nostalgic train ride on the Furka Steam Railway between Oberwald and Realp
Beautiful, pristine mountain landscapes
Brig in the sunny Upper Valais
Cog railway steam locomotives and passenger coaches restored to their original condition
View of impressive glaciers

A black steam locomotive pulls red passenger cars through a green mountain landscape.

A green mountain landscape with a small river and a steaming locomotive.

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Travel itinerary

Direction

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

June to September

Recommended travel period

June to September

High season

July, August

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What our Switzerland expert says

A little journey through time
In the train car, the conductor tells you exciting details about the line, which opened in 1925, and takes you on a short journey through time.
Uwe