Swiss railway journeys travelchannel2 great series of journeys around switzerland. This is swiss railway journeys the jungfrau railways by calin adamu. Watch full episodes of swiss rail journeys and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Well researched and filmed but is unfortunately starting to show its age. Swiss railway journeys series and episode guides tv from. Swiss railway journeys the jungfrau railways trailer youtube. Season 6 episode 5 michael portillo takes to the tracks with a copy of george bradshaws victorian railway guidebook. See spectacular views on scenic journeys of the swiss alps while traveling on the best scenic journeys in switzerland.
Michael portillo continues his railway adventure which takes him across the heart of europe. The lotschberg railway for over an hour you will experience the impressive bls lotschberg railway, the railroad stations and stops, branch lines, technical installations and of course the bls rolling stock. Michael portillo travels from the swiss alps to the shores of lake geneva. Moritz bernina express cabride 2012 1080p bluray duration. Great railway journeys, originally titled great railway journeys of the world, is a recurring series of. In short, everything that makes a ride on the bls lotschberg railway such a memorable experience. Series 2 episode 3 how some of our greatest railways have challenged engineerings finest minds in their efforts to conquer the planets waterways, including a tunnel beneath the english channel. Bbc two great continental railway journeys, series 6. Ian hislop travels through india from calcutta to rajasthan via agra, site of the taj mahal. Swiss rail holidays escorted tours in switzerland great.
Explore basel before taking the train to brugg, to visit the roman ruins of vindonissa, then on to the spa town of baden, terminus of the first entirely swiss railway line. On our arrival at lauterbrunnen we change seasons and make a winter journey by funicular and mountain railway to murren, and then board. The line was built to allow the residents of zurich to take the waters, and is known affectionately as the spanisch broetlibahn in honour of a local baden pastry. We visit the 17th century stockpaler palace and enjoy a race between a paddle steamer and a motor boat. Another journey along one of switzerlands stunning railway lines today we take the gruyere railway to broc where we view some of switzerlands most mouth watering chocolate creations in production. Great continental railway journeys is a british television documentary series presented by. The swiss railway system includes some of the most impressive engineering in the world travelling through valleys and mountain passes and past beautiful lakes and villages. Swiss railway journeys season 3 episode 2 the gruyere railway. Catch up on great continental railway journeys and watch. This mouthwatering meal is a sauce made with cheese, wine, and garlic, and is served in a communal pot. So tune in and experience edwardian life on the railways as michael portillos acclaimed series, great continental railway journeys enters its 5 th series. Great continental railway journeys season 5 great rail. During christrmas 2004, my wife and i went rail cruising on some of switzerlands most. Track great continental railway journeys new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more.
The swiss rail journeys episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly. Top swiss railway journeys, scenic mountain rides, cable car excursions and postal bus tours bernina express in the puschlav valley theres no better way to explore this country than by taking at least one of the top swiss railway journeys and scenic mountain rides. Great continental railway journeys is a british television documentary series presented by michael portillo. Aug 19, 2015 in this episode we go to lauterbrunnen, murren and grindelwald. Season 3 guide for great british railway journeys tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. The first series was originally broadcast on bbc two in 2012, and. From the carpathian mountains to the swiss alps and beyond, navigate tracks that have been hauling history for generations. Swiss railway journeys the jungfrau railways part 1. Hermann gorings special train exclusive new footage. Swiss railway journeys the sbb brunig line part 2 youtube. Michael portillo explores switzerland, taking in basel, zurich and lake lucerne before making a spectacular ascent by train. Great continental railway journeys tv episode calendar. In this episode we travel from brig, through the lotschberg tunnel to thun. Swiss cuisine is heavily influenced by the countries that surround it, taking inspiration from france in the meringues, italy and polenta, and germany in the wide variety of sausages.
Swiss rail journeys volume 1 film we enjoyed the visual part of the dvd tremendously and thought the scenery was spectacular. Great continental railway journeys is a british documentary written for television and presented by michael portillo. How bram stoker used the trains to help him write dracula. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. On this leg michael explores the oncegreat empire of austriahungary, domain of the famous habsburg monarchs. Episode and series guides for swiss railway journeys. Rome to taormina 2 6 michael portillo takes the train down the spine of italy from rome to sicily. Find out when swiss railway journeys is on tv, including 15072012. Great railway journeys, originally titled great railway journeys of the world, is a recurring series of travel documentaries produced by bbc television.
Switzerland best scenic journeys, lakes in switzerland, swiss. The premise of each programme is that the presenter, typically a wellknown figure from the arts or media, would make a journey by train, usually through a country or to a destination to which they had a personal connection. Swiss railway journeys the bernlotschbergsimplon company. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube.
Swiss classic rail journeys steam, cogs and stunning swiss mountain views. For the series he travels on the railway networks of continental europe while comparing how travel and its destinations have changed between the descriptions in his 19 copy of bradshaws continental railway guide and present day. The best swiss railway journeys and mountain rides by. If youre familiar with the swiss rail journeys, a 15 episode series originally telecast on bbc and pbs, this isnt it. Swiss railway journeys the jungfrau railways on vimeo. So far as we know, those episodes, produced by a talented twoperson british team and featuring various journeys on individual trains and routes, are still only available on vhs. In a series of five epic journeys, portillo travels the length and breadth of. Scenic journeys official ticketshop for swiss railway. You will be able to see all episodes on the channel, and some additional goodies. Swiss railway journeys the jungfrau railways trailer. Box set the railroad of switzerland cross some of the most spectacular and stunningly beautiful mountain landscapes in the world.
Travel on the famous glacier express one of switzerland s best scenic train rides across the alps connecting two of the most popular resorts zermatt and st. Swiss railway journeys season 2 episode 3 the bernlotschbergsimplon company. Great victorian railway journeys, written by karen farrington with a foreword by michael portillo, was published by collins in january 2012. Switzerland rail holidays there is no more relaxing way to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the swiss alps than on a rail tour. Scenic switzerland rail holidays 20202021 swiss holiday. Great british railway journeys tv show season 3 episodes. Mortz, swiss rail journeys takes you through glorious mountain scenery and around breathtaking alpine lakes. Buy the worlds greatest railway journeys switzerland from amazons movies store. Great continental railway journeys, series 1, switzerland bbc two. First stop is canton ticino where visitors can admire the italian influenced architecture before travelling high into the alps through densely wooded valleys to marvel at this spectacular mountain range. Michael finds a surprise 19thcentury tea plantation in the west georgian countryside.
The line now runs through the gruyere region of switzerland famous throughout the. Journey to the top of europe on the jungfrau railway, one of switzerlands favourite railways. Tv show guide for great continental railway journeys. Search results for great railway journeys sbs on demand. Until the advent of railway engineering in the 1880s it was. The complete great british railway journeys, an amalgam of the above two books, was published by collins in january 2015. Swiss rail journeys in snow christmas 2004 hd on vimeo.
It sees portillo travel on the railway networks of continental europe, referring to his 19 copy of bradshaws continental railway guide, as he describes how the various destinations have changed since edwardian times. In this episode we go to lauterbrunnen, murren and grindelwald. Swiss railway journeys is a captivating series showcasing the beautiful swiss countryside as seen from its immaculate railways. Bbc two great continental railway journeys, series 3. This wonderful leisurely journey offers the best of both worlds.
Another journey along one of switzerland s stunning railway lines today we take the gruyere railway to broc where we view some of switzerland s most mouth watering chocolate creations in production. Some things, however, are purely swiss, including the delicious melted cheese dish of fondue. Arrive in st moritz, check into your hotel and relax. Steered by his 19 railway guide, michael journeys through a prosperous prewar europe of emperors, kings, pomp and elegance. Bill nighy narrates the stories of epic train journeys through stunning scenery. This famed railway played a crucial role in turkeys history. Portillo made five separate journeys across france, germany, the low countries, switzerland, and the. Watch switzerlands amazing train rides prime video. Swiss railway journeys is a series of 24 railway travelogues which have been screened on various television stations worldwide.
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