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Now Available: FIP Guide Community

Our FIP Guide Community is now open to everyone interested! In the community, you can ask questions about using FIP tickets, exchange ideas with others, and benefit from the experiences of the community. Whether you are looking for travel planning tips, need information about border points, or want to stay updated on current changes – this is the right place for you. The FIP Guide Community is accessible via the online platform Discord and is available in English, German, and French. Optionally, …

FIP Benefits Rigi-Bahnen (Switzerland)

Rigi-Bahnen operate various mountain railways to the Rigi, known as the “Queen of the Mountains”. The company includes both rack railways and cable cars and connects several locations around Lake Lucerne with this popular tourist destination. The Vitznau-Rigi Railway was Europe’s first mountain railway in 1871. Since January 1, 2025, Rigi-Bahnen in Switzerland accept FIP benefits. Discounted FIP 50 Tickets can be purchased or the FIP Coupon for Swiss private railways (SP) can …

Discontinuity of DB Family Reservation

Starting June 15, 2025, Deutsche Bahn will no longer offer family reservations. Previously, it was possible to book a family reservation for €10.40 in 2nd class or €13 in 1st class, which covered up to 5 people. In the future, a separate reservation must be purchased for each adult and child. 1 Additionally, the prices for seat reservations will increase: 1st class: €6.90 (previously €6.50) 2nd class: €5.90 (previously €5.50) Information about reservations can be found here.