100 Years of the Furka-Oberalp Railway
3–5 July 2026 | Anniversary Day Pass from CHF 25
In 1926, the continuous rail link between Brig and Disentis was inaugurated – a milestone for the Alpine region. One hundred years later, we are celebrating this special anniversary together with our guests.
Take this opportunity to discover one of Switzerland’s most spectacular railway routes with the anniversary day pass at a special price.
What awaits you during the anniversary weekend
Unlimited travel for one full day on selected routes
Discount on historic special trains
Festive celebrations in Realp and Gletsch
Valid on the following routes:
Brig – Disentis (via the Furka Tunnel)
Andermatt – Göschenen
Including bus services Fiesch – Oberwald & Disentis – Dieni
Online only · No additional discounts · Not valid on the Glacier Express. Children (6–15.99 years) can travel with a Junior Card or Children’s Co-Travelcard.
Historic Special Trains
On all three days of the anniversary weekend, the Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke and the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn will jointly operate a historic special train between Disentis and Realp. The service will feature the traditional locomotive HGe 4/4 I No. 36 from 1948, together with more than 100-year-old passenger coaches from the Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke.
Reservations are required, and journeys are available in both 1st and 2nd class. Holders of an anniversary day pass benefit from a special fare: travel on the special train in 2nd class costs just CHF 30.–.
As an additional highlight, the Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke will operate a steam train each morning on 4 and 5 July between Realp and Andermatt with return service. These journeys can be used free of charge.
Anniversary Celebration in Realp – Saturday, 4 July 2026
In Realp in the Urseren Valley, visitors can look forward to a major anniversary celebration featuring a diverse exhibition, historic railway vehicles, and exclusive special journeys on the legendary Furka mountain line. The Dampfbahn Furka-Bergstrecke brings railway history vividly to life – a special event for railway enthusiasts, history lovers, and families alike.
History of the Brig – Disentis Line
The 96-kilometre route between Brig and Disentis has connected regions, people, and valleys for a century. It served as an important transport corridor for the construction of hydroelectric power plants and the Furka Base Tunnel, and remains a major tourism axis today – including as part of the route of the Glacier Express.
Its origins date back to 1910, when the Brig-Furka-Disentis Railway was founded. In 1914, the first section between Brig and Gletsch was opened. After economically difficult years, the newly founded Furka-Oberalp Railway took over the project in 1925 and completed the line.
On 3 July 1926, the continuous connection between Brig and Disentis was officially inaugurated. At the time, the route crossed the Furka mountain line at over 2,100 metres above sea level and could only operate in summer.
With electrification from 1942 and the opening of the Furka Base Tunnel in 1982, year-round operations later became possible. Thanks to dedicated railway enthusiasts, the historic mountain line was preserved and has once again been fully operational since 2010 with steam and diesel locomotives.
Following the merger of the Furka-Oberalp Railway with the BVZ Zermatt-Bahn, today’s Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn was created in 2003.