Switzerland not only has the highest mountains, but also the prettiest railways. If you want to combine both, then climb on board the Gornergrat Railway in Zermatt. The highest open-air rack railway in Europe climbs past Swiss stone pine and larch forests up to a height of 3089 metres.

Once you reach the top you can enjoy breathtaking, all-round views of 29 peaks above 4000 metres, with the Matterhorn right in the centre. The Gornergrat is also a great starting point for some wonderful walks.

The Gornergrat Railway has been taking people up the mountain since 1898, but the historic route was recently modernised with state-of-the-art carriages in 2022.

In winter, there are attractive descents in the glistening snow and a beautiful, one-of-a-kind toboggan run.