In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4,900 feet from Zermatt to the Gornergrat summit, making it the second-highest railway in Europe after the Jungfraubahnen. Photograph by Artur Debat, Getty ...

If you like to make the most of your holidays, a two-centre stay is the perfect way to do just that – especially when how you get from one to the other is all part of the fun. This trip is a tale of ...

Travel author Everett Potter offers his recommendations for the most charming train rides in the country, with alpine views you won’t find anywhere else. In Switzerland, the Gornergrat train ascends 4 ...