Record-breaking Switzerland: from the world’s steepest railway to the largest igloo

Some of the most impressive – and surprising – world records held by Swiss engineers, scientists and adventurers.

A Swiss train last week set a world record by travelling almost 3,000 kilometres without refuelling. But Switzerland is home to many other technological records. Here are some of the most impressive – and surprising – ones. Many of Switzerland’s world records are thanks to its landscape, specificall... More info