Golden Pass Panorama Trains: BLS and MOB

Golden Pass Panorama runs from Montreux to Lucerne. It can be taken in two segments: from Montreux to Interlaken, and from Interlaken to Lucern. The segment from Montreux to Interlaken comprises the BLS and the MOB. The MOB (Montreux- Oberland-Berne) starts in Montreux. The BLS (Bern- Loetschberg- Simplon) connects with the MOB in Zweisimmen (pictured in the photo with the MOB locomotive). Together, they form half of the Golden Pass Panorama Express. The other half is the Brunigbahn line (below).

The MOB and BLS travel from Montreux, on Lake Geneva (Lac Leman in French) to Interlaken, in the Berner Oberland. The MOB climbs from Montreux through the mountain range that includes Gstaad (a famous ski resort). Along the way, it passes vineyards that make the unique Swiss wines such as Salvagnin and Dole. At the lake, one can see the excursion boats that travel visit the cities along the lake such as Nyon and Lausanne, as well as Montreux. After leaving Zweisimmen, the BLS passes along the Lake Thun, and through Swiss villages with typical Swiss churches.