At the Landesmuseum Zurich next to the Zurich Central Station, this mail coach reminds us of the era when such coaches crossed the St Gotthard massif. It was in use in the 2nd half of the 19th century.
Tag: Switzerland
RhB ABe 8/12 “Allegra” in Chur
This RhB ABe 8/12 “Allegra”, standing at Chur Railways Station, is ready to climb up the steep railroad to Arosa. Operating as a tramway in the streets of Chur, it turns into a mountain railway later.
Rhine Falls in Switzerland
Near Schaffhausen, there is a vast waterfall called the Rhine Falls (Rheinfall). The view above, one can have using the Eglisau-Neuhausen Railway Line. Another chance to see this waterfall by train is taking the railroad Winterthur-Schaffhausen (Rheinfallbahn) which is crossing the Rhine via that bridge on the left.
A cozy IC instead of a busy ICE
After a relaxing hour at the SBB Lounge in Zurich I wanted to go to Koblenz. Shocking! Instead of the announced German ICE a Swiss IC was awaiting me. The outcome: No power outlets for working on computer but cozy upholstered armchairs for reading a book. More…
Customs declaration at Swiss railway station
Strange! At the Swiss railway station St Margrethen one have to make its customs declaration by signing a form and putting it into this box. One will get a bill later to the mentioned address. More…
On the Albula Railway
The Albula Railway links Thusis with St Moritz in Graubünden, Switzerland. Though I had to pay an extra fee, taking the dome car was a good decision.
Power outlets on Swiss EuroCity
On a journey with a Swiss EuroCity from Munich to Bregenz, I came across these two versions of power outlets (at the 1st class). I think it’s great that Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) is taking the different needs of travellers (and their notebooks) into account.