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A good in-between stop on the Locarno/Zurich line

I'm looking at the line that runs between Locarno and Zurich, and thinking of breaking it up with a few nights in between. Below is the list of stops SBB shows as between the two, starting after Bellinzona. Do any jump out as particularly picturesque, unique, interesting, historic, foodie, fun, or any other adjectives I might be forgetting?! In other words, is there a stop on the line worth spending a few days to explore -- particularly historic sites, food, wine regions, museums, art, scenic hikes, etc. Or skip all these and go straight to Zurich (do not pass Go; do not collect 200 Swiss Francs)?

Castione-Arbedo
Biasca
Bodio TI
Lavorgo
Faido
Ambrì-Piotta
Airolo
Gotthard-Panoramastrecke
Göschenen
Erstfeld
Altdorf UR
Flüelen
Brunnen
Schwyz
Arth-Goldau
Zug

Posted by
1664 posts

Andermatt, which is just a short ride on a branch line from Göschenen.

Most of the places along the line are small, and the train stops there for the benefit of the locals.

Posted by
766 posts

Thanks. I'd been looking at Andermatt too, but wasn't sure about being on a branch line. Sounds pretty easy to work with though.

I'm also looking at Brunnen, which seems a little more substantial, and quite beautiful on the lake. Any thoughts on it?