Goschenen Collection

Aerial view of the Tremola San Gottardo road, the longest road monument in Switzerland listed in the inventory of the historic Swiss roads

Schijenstock and Bergseeschijen mountains, Urner Alps, canton Uri, Switzerland

Aerial view at Schollenen canyon near Andermatt, canton Uri, Switzerland

Goschenen Railway Station, Switzerland, Victorian period

Lake Lucerne: Goschenen (colour litho)
6024793 Lake Lucerne: Goschenen (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goschenen)

19th c. photograph: Gotthard Rail tunnel, Switzerland
Gotthard Rail tunnel, Switzerland The Gotthard Tunnel (German: Gotthardtunnel, is a 15.kilometre-long railway tunnel and forms the summit of the Gotthard Railway in Switzerland)

The Completion of the St Gothard Tunnel (engraving)
1045290 The Completion of the St Gothard Tunnel (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Completion of the St Gothard Tunnel)

Sketches in the St Gothard Tunnel (engraving)
1613919 Sketches in the St Gothard Tunnel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the St Gothard Tunnel)

Goschenen (colour litho)
1093042 Goschenen (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goschenen. Illustration for World Pictures by Mortimer Menpes)

The Northern end of the Gotthard Railway - the Gotthard Tunnel connects Goschenen with Airolo and was the first tunnel through the Gotthard massif

Goschenen, Switzerland - Entrance to the Gotthard Tunnel
View toward the entrance to the Gotthard Tunnel, a 9.322 mile long railway tunnel, part of the Gotthard Railway in Switzerland

Source Size = 3597 x 4402
Completion of the St. Gothard Tunnel: Meeting of Workmen from the Airolo and Gaa'Schenen Sides, in Centre of Tunnel, Sunday Morning, Feb. 29, Nine A.M. 1880

Goschenen, general view, St. Gotthard Railway, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Goschenen and the Damma Glacier, St. Gotthard Railway, Switzerland. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

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Goschenen: A Victorian Gem in the Heart of Switzerland Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Urner Alps, Goschenen Railway Station stands as a testament to an era long gone. Transporting us back to the enchanting Victorian period, this charming station serves as a gateway to countless adventures in Switzerland. From its aerial view, we witness the awe-inspiring Tremola San Gottardo road winding through Passo del San Gottardo. This historic road monument, listed in Switzerland's inventory of ancient roads, beckons travelers with promises of scenic drives and unforgettable vistas. The Leventina district and Canton Ticino unfold before our eyes, revealing their captivating allure. As we explore further into nature's embrace, Schijenstock and Bergseeschijen mountains rise majestically against the backdrop of the Urner Alps. Their snow-capped peaks invite intrepid hikers and mountaineers to conquer new heights while immersing themselves in pristine alpine landscapes. Venturing deeper into canton Uri, we encounter an aerial view that unveils Schollenen canyon near Andermatt. Its rugged cliffs and rushing waters create a dramatic spectacle that leaves us breathless with wonderment. Lake Lucerne graces Goschenen with its serene presence. Captured beautifully in a color lithograph from yesteryears, it reflects the tranquility that envelops this idyllic Swiss town. Here lies an invitation for visitors to bask in its peaceful ambiance or embark on leisurely boat rides across its shimmering surface. The Gotthard Rail tunnel takes center stage as one of Switzerland's most remarkable engineering feats captured by 19th-century photographs and engravings. Witnessing both its completion and intricate sketches within evokes admiration for human ingenuity intertwined with natural grandeur. At last, we arrive at Goschenen itself - home to the northern end of the iconic Gotthard Railway.