At the summit station, located at 2,260 meters, visitors can take in a 360° view of Lake Brienz and the surrounding mountains, stretching all the way to the Swiss Jura. Outdoor enthusiasts can ...

Since 1882, the old 9.3-mile Gotthard tunnel has had to suffice, but at more than 3,600 feet of elevation, it’s a slow, if scenic, traverse. Swiss citizens voted to go under the mountains in ...