How can you travel back in time in Switzerland
Switzerland is seen by many as the most inovative country in the world, but somehow manages to keep its tradition alive. One of the things they are so proud about is their railway system that crosses the mountins. We all have seen pictures or have used the Swiss trains, but ever wondered how they used to look in the begining of this century? Enjoy the video at the end of the article!
Well, you have this posibility due to a private line that uses the actual steam and electric trains that run in Switzerland in the begining of 1900's. This line is close to Lausanne (aprox 20 km) and starts from the village of Blonay and runs until Chamby and has 20km.
If you came by car you can leave it in the parking near Blonay station (free on Sundays). Then go to the station and buy tickets for the electrical or for the steam train, My recommendation is to buy a one day ticket (20 CHF/adult) because thus you will be able to use any train to go up and then to come back. Of course choose the steam train at least to go up. It's a real adventure!
In Chamby, where the train stops, there is a museum dedicated to the old trains: you will be able to see the trains, walk through them, take pictures and enjoy a beautiful landscape. The musem is great for kids because they will love to play in the old trains. There is also o restaurant there where you will be able to eat something or to relax at a coffee. After you have visited the open air museum you can take any train to come down to the Blonay station.
The ride from Blonay to Chamby with the steam train takes around 20 minutes. It is a great ride: it takes you in the forest, than across a 1900s stone bridge. All these while you enjoy the steam engine and a breathtaking panorama of Lake Leman.
All the details about this ride are available on the Blonay-Chamby website.
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| Old Steam Train |
If you came by car you can leave it in the parking near Blonay station (free on Sundays). Then go to the station and buy tickets for the electrical or for the steam train, My recommendation is to buy a one day ticket (20 CHF/adult) because thus you will be able to use any train to go up and then to come back. Of course choose the steam train at least to go up. It's a real adventure!
In Chamby, where the train stops, there is a museum dedicated to the old trains: you will be able to see the trains, walk through them, take pictures and enjoy a beautiful landscape. The musem is great for kids because they will love to play in the old trains. There is also o restaurant there where you will be able to eat something or to relax at a coffee. After you have visited the open air museum you can take any train to come down to the Blonay station.
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| Old Trains Museum |
All the details about this ride are available on the Blonay-Chamby website.
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