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Swiss Railway Journeys is a captivating series showcasing the beautiful Swiss countryside as seen from its immaculate railways. First stop is Canton Ticino where visitors can admire the Italian influenced architecture before travelling high into the Alps through densely wooded…
One of Switzerland's most spectacular rail journeys from Chur to St Moritz with heart-stopping mountain scenery and fascinating towns and villages en route.
Our mapped journey on the MOB (Montreux Oberland Bernois Railway) begins in the Victorian town of Montreux and concludes with the celebrity area of Gstaad before the whistle blows in Zweissimmen. On the trip we will also see a working steam preservation museum the new tunnel at Vanel and cheese making.
Travelling through the scenic Malans vineyards and Landwasser river valleys before heading into ski country to visit the famous Klosters and the highest Alpine town of Davos.
Feel the cool mountain breezes on this high altitude journey from Chur to Arosa the resort town which named this railway line. Over the years twenty-two tunnels and galleries have been built in the remarkable first section which intersects a narrow gorge. The train passes unusual rock formations referred to as "earthmen" and distinctive river passageways.
Central Switzerland's lovely lakes are highlighted in this unforgettable train trip on the Brunig Line. Visit Brienz's traditional woodcarving community. Taste the splendours of Swiss Lake Steamers and finish the journey at Meiringen scene of Sherlock Holmes' fight to the death with arch rival Moriarty.
Leave Meiringen behind and climb by cogwheel up the Brunig Pass. The train descends to the lush lakelands of central Switzerland to look at baroque churches and the ancient open-air parliament. Journey's end at Lucerne explores the old town and Transport Museum as well as the heartbreaking monument to the Swiss Guards slaughtered during the French Revolution.
The railway company of Canton Appenzell Switzerland's smallest runs its lines through some of the most beautiful countryside in the land. The Appenzell is a farming region and the railway is extensively used by the local community. The journey ends at the old Abbey city of St Gallen where we visit the magnificent cathedral and its library which is home to many priceless treasures.
This spectacular railway runs through north-eastern Switzerland's lush countryside from the soaring mountains of the Toggenburg region to the sparkling blue waters of the Bodensee. We start at Lake Zurich and interesting diversions en-route include an exploration of the historic town of Rapperswil and a visit to the depot to see the railway's behind the scenes workings. The journeys ends at the port of Romanshorn situated on the shores of the Bodensee.
The lush Emmental region in central Switzerland is famous throughout the world for its delicious Swiss cheese. Our journey leads us to the mountains of the Jura region of Western Switzerland. The track climbs gently as we reach the slopes of the Emmental and we pass picturesque farms and woodland before reaching the medieval town of Thun.
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How can we build architectural environments that help children learn, provide dignity and protection to the most vulnerable, and help offenders rehabilitate? This series looks at new schools, prisons, and homeless shelters whose architects have used innovative techniques to create buildings that help society.
A journey along Europe’s most spectacular night train routes, uncovering hidden natural stories along the way — stories of landscapes, wildlife, and the ecosystems that shape them.We meet people on board and along the routes. What unites them is a special connection to nature. Traveling through the night and into the early hours of morning, our routes take us across Germany, Scandinavia, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, and almost the entire Balkan Peninsula, all the way to the outskirts of Istanbul.
Comedian Joe Wilkinson is joined by a host of celebrities as they travel the country by train. What do you get when you combine Joe Wilkinson, his love of trains and famous faces that he admires? A sort of train based podcast thing… that’s kind of it, really. With Joe’s love of train travel and all things “behind the scenes”, he’s gatecrashing the real train journeys of people he admires and going along for (their) ride.
Paul’s fascination with trains stems from his childhood. His father was a driver on the London Underground and when, as a young boy, Paul witnessed his dad driving a train across Putney Bridge, it sparked a lifelong fascination of railways. Now, he is following in his father’s footsteps by joining the drivers upfront and in control of some of the world’s most amazing trains and experiencing the best views as he travels through breathtaking landscapes in the UK and Europe. From steep gradients and tight curves to pinpoint platform stops, Paul will learn what it takes to keep these mighty machines on track. Visiting Germany, France, Switzerland, Wales, Northern England and Isle of Wight, he’ll meet the people who keep the railways running - from engineers and conductors to passengers with fascinating stories of their own.
"The Pressure Game - In the Heart of the Swiss Nati" is a docutainment series with six episodes of 30 minutes each. The focus is on the Swiss men's national soccer team - the Nati. The series is produced by the Zurich-based film production stories AG in co-production with SRG and freshcom GmbH and in cooperation with the Swiss Football Association, which allows the camera team free access behind the scenes. The series will be broadcast nationally from March 21 on all SRG SSR channels and via the streaming platform Play Suisse. International exploitation is also planned. The series is based on an idea by Simon Helbling and Samy Ebneter. Simon Helbling is the director.
