Imagine travelling through the picturesque Swiss countryside aboard a miniature train while enjoying unlimited servings of melted cheese, boiled potatoes and traditional accompaniments. This unusual dining experience is attracting attention online, and it takes place at Swiss Vapeur Parc in Le Bouveret, Switzerland. Want to know more about it? Scroll down.
This Swiss Train Serves Unlimited Melted Cheese
Called the Raclette train ride, the experience combines a leisurely train journey with one of Switzerland’s most loved cheese dishes. A content creator named Die Praktikantin (@die.praktikantintv) recently shared a video of the experience on Instagram, giving viewers a glimpse of what passengers can expect.
“Did you know that you can eat unlimited raclette on a moving train in Switzerland? Introducing you to the Raclette train located at Swiss Park in La Buffle,” she wrote in the caption. The video showed the creator seated at a small table inside an open miniature train carriage. The table was set with a raclette cheese melter, boiled potatoes, cured meats, pickled onions and a bottle of white wine, offering passengers a traditional Swiss-style meal as the train moved along its route.
According to the creator, the experience costs CHF 70 per person, approximately ₹8,059, and includes admission to the park. The ride begins at 12.30 pm, making it a lunchtime experience. The meal includes unlimited raclette cheese served with boiled potatoes, a selection of cold cuts, pickles, a bottle of white wine and mineral water. Dessert is served during the final 20 minutes, accompanied by tea or coffee.
Each ride can accommodate up to 16 passengers and lasts approximately one hour. The miniature train travels at a leisurely speed of around 4 kmph, completing three loops of 20 minutes each. The format allows passengers to enjoy their meal while taking in the surrounding scenery, turning an ordinary lunch into a distinctive sightseeing experience.
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How To Book The Train Experience?
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Travellers interested in trying the experience need to book their tickets in advance through the official Swiss Vapeur Parc website. Since the ride combines park admission, a train journey and a full meal, it offers a different way to explore the attraction. The Instagram video drew enthusiastic reactions from viewers, with several expressing their desire to visit Switzerland and try the experience themselves.
As soon as she posted the video, many users took to the comments section to appreciate the beauty of the train.
One user commented, “That’s soooo much fun there.”
Another wrote, “I will love to travel and study in Switzerland.”
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Would you try a miniature train ride that serves unlimited melted cheese while travelling through the Swiss countryside?
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/Die Praktikantin
FAQs
Is Switzerland very expensive?
Yes, Switzerland is widely considered one of the most expensive countries in the world for both travelers and residents.
Do Indians need a visa for Switzerland?
Yes, Indian citizens need a visa to enter Switzerland.
What cheese is Switzerland famous for?
Switzerland is most famous globally for Emmental (widely known abroad as "Swiss cheese" with its signature holes) and Le Gruyère AOP.
