Furka Steam Railway is the memorable trip on the Furka Steam Railway is also a trip back through history towards the golden age of steam trains in Switzerland. The nostalgia train sets out at Realp (Canton Uri) and takes passengers along the historic Glacier Express route through the magnificent mountain scenery of the Central Alps towards Oberwald (Canton Valais), reaching its highest point at 2160m/7,087ft during the brief stopover at the Furka station. There is the possibility of refreshment during stopover at Furka station. In all Furka Steam Railway makes a great day out by steam train in Switzerland.