1. Home
  2. What to do?
  3. Lake Constance highlights
  4. Rheineck-Walzenhausen rack railway
Panoramic view over Lake Constance from the Rheineck-Walzenhausen rack railway

Rheineck-Walzenhausen rack railway

, Switzerland

Leaving from the charming village of Rheineck in the Rhine valley, enjoy a romantic journey to Walzenhausen in the Appenzell foothills with the rack railway. Take the opportunity to peek inside the driver’s cab. In Walzenhausen, enjoy panoramic views as far as Vorarlberg and the nearby Alpstein area, or explore one of the hiking trails. The mountain railway is also part of the fun round-trip adventure and can be combined with a boat trip on the Old Rhine.

Pictures & Videos

Rheineck-Walzenhausen rack railway close to Lake Constance
Panoramic view over Lake Constance from the Rheineck-Walzenhausen rack railway
Close-up view of the Rheineck-Walzenhausen rack railway close to Lake Constance

Opening hours
April–October
As per timetable – see homepage www.appenzellerbahnen.ch
Recommended time
120 Minutes
Price
Adults
9.60 CHF

One-time free ascent and descent with the Bodensee Card PLUS (no pre-registration or online ticket purchase necessary)​​​​​​​

Contact address

Zahnradbahn von Rheineck nach Walzenhausen
Dorf 42
9428
Switzerland

Tel.: +41 71 788 50 50
info@appenzellerbahnen.ch
appenzellerbahnen.ch
Show in Google Maps

Attractions

Erlebnisrundfahrt mit der Zahnradbahn

Rorschach-Heiden rack railway

The Lake Constance rack railway goes from Rorschach to the attractive Biedermeier village of Heiden. Enjoy the pleasant rail journey for stunning views over Lake Constance, especially during the...

Details
MS München on Lake Constance

Passenger ships

A light breeze that strokes your face. The unmistakable smell of the fresh Lake Constance air. A glass of wine by the ship’s rail as you look out across the great expanse of the lake: A cruise with...

Details
© Forum Würth Rorschach, Photographer Horst Antes

Forum Würth Rorschach

With its combination of art, architecture and enjoyment, Würth Haus Rorschach is a unique interactive experience for the whole family. The Forum Würth Rorschach is the museum part of the Würth...

Details
Ascent of the church tower, Heiden at Lake Constance

Ascent of the church tower, Heiden

Discover Heiden from a bird’s eye view. Climb 157 steps to the tower room. You will be rewarded with magnificent views over Lake Constance and the charming rolling landscape surrounding Heiden.

Details