OBERWALD, Switzerland (Reuters Life!) - After a gap of 60 years, steam trains are again chugging over the historic Furka Pass in the Swiss Alps thanks to an army of rail enthusiasts and a rescue ...

If you're trying to get between the Swiss cantons of Valais and Uri, there are two routes. Most people take the short route–a drive-on train that tunnels under the Alps to get you there quickly. But ...

Furka Pass, one of the world’s most legendary mountain routes, gained fame in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger, where the Aston Martin DB5 and Ford Mustang raced through its stunning curves.

The Furka Pass in Switzerland is one of the most scenic mountain roads in Europe, known worldwide for its appearance in the James Bond film Goldfinger. With the backdrop of towering peaks and hairpin ...

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Check out our latest video, tackling three of the biggest climbs in Switzerland, the legendary Furka, Nufenen and St Gotthard! When the summer season lasts only three months (if you’re lucky) then you ...

Driving into the Swiss Alps might just be the peak experience you’ve been dreaming of, writes Tim Cumming The lure of the open road has been with us since early humans cut that first path into the ...