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

The main differences lie in the seating arrangement and the comfort. The seating is arranged in tables of two and four in 1st class, offering more space and only tables of four in 2nd class. All travel classes have the same panoramic windows. The main difference to 1st class on the regular trains is the nostalgic ambience of the steam railway. In 2nd class on the Furka steam railway, the seating arrangement is also in tables of four , but the experience is more rustic .

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

On the Furka Steam Railway, you can specify your seat preferences during the booking process using the comments field . Depending on availability, seat preferences cannot always be fulfilled. We will endeavour to allocate you the best available seat and 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, Furka or Realp . Otherwise, you can also bring your own food and enjoy it during the journey.

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

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

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment. Demand is particularly high for the high season (see above). You can book your package online at the touch of a button or via our travel experts .

Is the journey accessible?

For accessible holidays, we recommend that you contact us directly. This way, we can check the best options together and ensure that your travel needs are taken into consideration. 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 18-kilometre journey back in time. In historic steam locomotives, you rattle over the Furka Pass, through unspoilt Alpine landscapes and past the impressive Rhone and Mutt glaciers. An experience full of charm and nostalgia.

2 days / 1 night

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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 journey on the Furka Steam Railway between Oberwald and Realp
Beautiful unspoilt mountain worlds
Brig in the sunny Upper Valais
Originally restored cogwheel steam locomotives and passenger carriages
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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Itinerary

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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 back in time
In the carriage, the conductor tells you exciting details about the line, which opened in 1925, and takes you on a little journey back in time.
Uwe