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A Family-Friendly Stoos Mountain Rail Day Trip from Zurich
Plan this as a day trip from Zurich. The route shown is train to Schwyz, bus 501 to the Stoosbahn valley station, the funicular up to Stoos, then the cable car down to Morschach. Sandwiches were brought from home for br…
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Plan this as a day trip from Zurich. The route shown is train to Schwyz, bus 501 to the Stoosbahn valley station, the funicular up to Stoos, then the cable car down to Morschach. Sandwiches were brought from home for breakfast. If using a Swiss Travel Pass, the creator says the Stoos funicular and the cable car descent are included, but a barcode ticket still needs to be collected at the station. The open chairlift to Fronalpstock is a separate paid option and was not chosen.
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Day 1: Zurich to Stoos and down to Morschach
Follow the demonstrated rail-and-bus route, allowing time for the Stoosbahn ticket queue and barcode exchange. The creator reports that the queue took about 10–15 minutes and that departures run every half hour. The estimated cost is per person for the day and excludes purchasing a Swiss Travel Pass; the total depends on pass coverage and whether you choose the paid Fronalpstock chairlift.
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Zurich Central Station (Zürich HB)Zürich HB, Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
Begin at Zürich Hauptbahnhof for the train toward Schwyz. The creator describes a family carriage and recommends sitting on the left when travelling toward Lucerne for the passing views. They brought sandwiches from home for breakfast.
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Schwyz railway stationSchwyz railway station, Seewen, Switzerland
Take the train from Zurich to Schwyz; the creator describes this leg as roughly an hour. They mention mountain views along the way and suggest the left side when the train is heading toward Lucerne.
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Schwyz, Bahnhof bus stopSchwyz, Bahnhof bus stop, Seewen, Switzerland
From the station, use bus 501 toward Stoosbahn. The stop is beside platform 1, and the creator reports that a second bus was brought in when the first was crowded. They describe the ride as about 10–15 minutes.
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Stoosbahn TalstationStoosbahn Talstation, Schwyz, Switzerland
At the Stoosbahn valley station, collect the barcode ticket before boarding, even if your pass covers the journey. The creator says pass holders should use the right-hand cash-and-information counter line for the exchange; the left line is for ticket-machine purchases. They report a roughly 10–15-minute queue and departures every half hour. The funicular ride takes about 15 minutes.
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StoosbahnStoosbahn, Stoos, Switzerland
Ride the steep funicular up to Stoos. The creator identifies it as the world's steepest funicular and points out that the route passes through mountain tunnels. A Swiss Travel Pass is described as covering the ride, subject to collecting the barcode ticket at the lower station.
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StoosStoos, Switzerland
Explore the car-free mountain village on foot. The creator mentions village facilities including washrooms, restaurants and a supermarket, as well as electric vehicles, local hiking trails and goats. They also point out views toward the Schwyz valley. The video notes that Fronalpstock is reached by an open chairlift, but the creator chose not to ride it.
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FronalpstockFronalpstock, Stoos, Switzerland
Treat the open chairlift to Fronalpstock as an optional paid extension, not part of the creator's chosen route. They quote CHF 37 per person, say Swiss Pass and Half Fare discounts do not apply, and decide the cost is not worthwhile for the views on this visit. The open chairlift was also a concern when travelling with a young child.
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Luftseilbahn Morschach-StoosLuftseilbahn Morschach-Stoos, Morschach, Switzerland
For the return, take the cable car from Stoos down to Morschach to complete the creator's triangular route rather than retracing the funicular. They describe this as a separate descent on the other side and say it was included with their pass.
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Arth-Goldau railway stationArth-Goldau railway station, Arth, Switzerland
Mount Rigi is presented as a nearby alternative for lake and mountain views, with the creator noting that the Arth-Goldau stop for Rigi is about 10–15 minutes away from the Stoosbahn area. They suggest combining it with Stoos for a fuller day, but this video does not show that extension.
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Rigi KulmRigi Kulm, Switzerland
Mount Rigi is mentioned as another pass-covered mountain option for lake views. The creator ranks Stoos first and Rigi second for this kind of outing and says they had already visited Rigi, so it is an alternative rather than a stop on the filmed route.
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StanserhornStanserhorn, Switzerland
Stanserhorn is named as another mountain-view alternative that the creator says is covered by their Swiss pass. It is not included in the Stoos route shown, so treat it as a separate option rather than adding it to this already full day.
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Abi's LuzernAbi's Luzern, Lucerne, Switzerland
Lucerne is suggested as a possible city stop if time remains after the mountain outing. The creator estimates the Stoos portion can take about three hours without hiking, but does not include a specific Lucerne attraction in this video.