On Friday, October 4th, 2024, a unique train journey awaits you. Nostalgia, enjoyment, and culture combined.
An antique locomotive from the former Furka-Oberalp Railway, dating back to 1948 – now part of the MGBahn and MGBahn Historic collection – will take you on a special train from Brig to Reckingen. You can choose between the nostalgic buffet car "Steam Pub" from 1910 or comfortable upholstered seats in over 60-year-old first-class coaches.
Travel in style - dine with delight
On the journey to Goms, you will sample remarkable wines from the Johanneli Fi winery, served with Valais delicacies. Upon arrival in Reckingen, the Boozuteam from Agarn will welcome you and escort you to the Joopi restaurant. Here, you will enjoy Cholera, the most traditional and well-known dish from Goms, while listening to legendary tales. Important: The Tales are told in Swiss German, there are no englisch speakers.
The nostalgic train will be waiting at Reckingen station to safely bring you back to Brig. After the eerie and spooky "Boozugschichtä," a calming coffee with "Jännulüter" is just what you need to soothe your spirits.
Fahrplan ➜ Brig ab 17:10 Uhr
Date: October 4, 2024
Brig departs at 17:10
Arrives in Reckingen at 18:05
Departs from Reckingen at 21:24
Arrives in Brig at 22:13
In the nostalgic buffet car "Steam Pub" at a table for two: CHF 170.00
Only 12 seats available.
In the first-class coach from 1961, 2 cars with 34 seats each: CHF 160.00
Members of the MGBahn Historic association receive a CHF 20.00 discount. There are no child rates or discounts with Half Fare Card, GA, or Junior Card.
Included:
Round trip to/from Brig from all MGBahn stations in 2nd class
Train ride in the nostalgic train from Brig to Reckingen and back in the chosen carriage
Tasting (2 glasses of wine) and Valaisan appetizers on the outbound journey
3-course menu at Restaurant Joopi (salad, Cholera, dessert)
Suitable wines with each course
Friandises and coffee with Jännulüter (pomace brandy) on the return trip
Mineral water
Minimum participants: 60 people
Seats are not assigned. You can choose your seat freely in the booked category.
Restaurant Joopi, Reckingen
The small, family-run hotel with a restaurant in typical Swiss style is located right near the Reckingen train station. For over 100 years, guests from near and far have been coming to Restaurant Joopi to enjoy attentive service and the art of cooking.
Weinkeller: Johanneli Fi, Visp
The history of the Johanneli Fi winery is based on an old Valaisan legend with an unexpected ending.
In the 17th century, Z' Johanneli was said to be the first innkeeper on the Brigerberg. After closing time, she would secretly dilute the wine barrel with water to increase her profits. One evening, a guest caught Johanneli red-handed and she was banished from the village. She was never seen again, and it was said that she had to remain forever as a lost soul in the glacier waters to atone for her grave sin.
Today, the Johanneli Fi winery produces around 30,000 bottles annually, including the Johanneli Fi Heida Excellence, certified with the "Marke Wallis" label—a true rarity, not only because of its limited edition of 1,000 bottles per year.
Since 2016, the MGBahn-Historic association has been dedicated to preventing the demolition of selected historical electric trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and preserving them for future generations. Whether you support us passively or actively participate in maintenance work, every contribution counts and is invaluable.
Join our dedicated team and help keep the impressive history of Swiss railway technology alive for future generations. As a member, you'll benefit from an attractive discount on this trip. Get involved and help us preserve these technical masterpieces!
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