Cheese Train - a panoramic cheese train journey
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Switzerland is a beautiful country with plenty of tourist attractions. At PolishTrains, you can check available dates and book your journey, while before travelling it is worth confirming the current timetable and the seasonal availability of the service with the operator. A seat in the historic Pullman carriages is assigned to a ticket bought through PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu), so the reservation is made automatically at the time of purchase. The best way to visit it is by panoramic trains, of which there are several. The panoramic trains are designed so that you can comfortably watch the changing landscapes outside the window. The journey on these trains is extremely varied and can be a truly wonderful adventure....
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Route: from Montreux or Zweisimmen to Château-d'Oex, through the Lake Geneva region and the Swiss Prealps
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Operator: MOB - Chemin de fer Montreux-Oberland bernois SA, a private mountain railway in the canton of Vaud
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Season: from January to April, usually on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; it is worth verifying the current timetable with the operator
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What the ticket includes: a welcome drink, a journey in 1st-class "Belle Epoque" Pullman carriages, a guide, a cheese-making demonstration and a tasting of organic fondue at Le Chalet restaurant
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Booking: via the PolishTrains search engine, and for group travel via the contact form
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Luggage: the conditions of carriage depend on the operator - check the luggage information before travelling
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Note: the programme and seasonal availability come from the operator's materials - check the current travel conditions before purchasing. If you are travelling with a Swiss Travel Pass or another discount card, you show the document to the operator on site, and it is worth confirming the discount conditions before purchasing from PolishTrains. The Swiss are among the world's leading consumers of cheese. Whether mild, spicy, mild or melted, 21 kilograms per person are consumed each year.
Cheese Train
Travellers to Switzerland can discover some of the secrets of this traditional speciality by taking the Cheese Train from Montreux or Zweisimmen to Château-d'Oex via the beautiful Lake Geneva region. It is a rail journey through beautiful landscapes, culinary treats and Alpine culture.
Since 2013, the Cheese Train has allowed you to explore the secrets of Switzerland's most popular dairy product. The Cheese Train is one of Switzerland's most popular attractions in winter. The one-day journey is run by the Montreux-Bernese Oberland Railway every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from the beginning of January until the end of April.
Before boarding the Cheese Train, the staff offer travellers a welcome drink (included in the ticket price). On board, passengers can relax in first class in Pullman's fabulous 'Belle Epoque' carriages and enjoy cheese samples and the beautiful views outside the window. Passengers are accompanied by a guide during the journey.
You can check and buy a ticket for the Cheese Train in the PolishTrains search engine - without creating an account, in Polish zloty. ### It's time for a tasting
Upon arrival in Château-d'Oex - a Swiss town located in the canton of Vaud in the Swiss Pre-Alps - travellers are treated to a visit to Le Chalet restaurant, where they can watch a demonstration of traditional cheese-making techniques by skilled workers. At Chateau d'Oex, travellers learn how 200 litres of milk are turned into Le Chalet Bio cheese. After the demonstration, everyone will have the opportunity to taste an original and delicious bio fondue at Le Chalet restaurant.
Museum du Pays d'Enhaut
After this tasty "adventure", you can head to the Museum du Pays d'Enhaut, a real folk museum. Visitors will find a wealth of arts and crafts exhibitions. The museum also delights visitors with its unique collection of exceptional traditional paper cut-outs. After purchase, the ticket is sent by email and SMS. This is the final point of this amazing railway journey.
How do I buy a ticket for the Swiss Panoramic Railway?
Ticket reservations can be made via the booking form, e-mail: contact@polishtrains.eu or by phone: 703 402 010 (Call cost: 2.58 PLN including VAT/min). Feel free to contact us! You can check the availability of dates and seats on the Cheese Train immediately in the PolishTrains search engine, before making payment. 30 minutes before departure, you receive a reminder with a link, so you do not have to search for the message in your inbox. You can check the refund and exchange rules on the help page.
This article was prepared by the PolishTrains editorial team. We follow the rail market in Poland and Europe, look for new connections and support you at every stage of your journey.