European trains are more than just a way to get around, they're often a destination in themselves. Rick Steves named this ...

Take it from Rick Steves, this unique way to travel offers a scenic and relaxing way to see Switzerland. Here are his top three train routes.

Golden Pass. Golden Pass is a route rather than a single train. It includes three segments: Lucerne to Interlaken, operated with panoramic cars on narrow-gauge tracks; Interlaken to Zweisimmen ...

Linking Zürich and Geneva, the GoldenPass Line takes in some of the country's finest cities and countryside. Anthony Lambert hops aboard ...

Amtrak fans claim several trains as scenic, most notably the Adirondack, California Zephyr and the Coast Starlight; and the Canadians tout their Canadian routes, at least the part between Edmonton and ...

The European Rail timetable lists more than 100 routes as “scenic.” But those are ordinary trains, running along regular routes through mostly attractive scenery.

If you want trains specifically designed for sightseeing — that offer longer routes rather than brief excursions — head for Switzerland. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.