Swiss Vapeur Parc

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Swiss Vapeur Parc
Location	Le Bouveret, Valais, Switzerland
Website	Swiss Vapeur Parc
Opened	June 6, 1989
Operating season	April through November
Area	17'000 m² (4.2 acres)
Rides	1 (as it is a train circuit) 6 Trains running on Benzine 9 Steam Trains total

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The Swiss Vapeur Parc is a miniature park in Le Bouveret, a village on Lac Léman, Switzerland. It was opened on June 6, 1989, by an International Festival of Steam (therefore steam trains). When the park opened its total surface area was 9000 m² (2.2 acres), but the park expanded and as of 2007, the park covers a surface area of 17'000 m² (or 4.2 acres). In 1989, the park possessed only 2 locomotives (one running on benzine and one on steam). As of 2007, the number of trains running on benzine has sextupled while the number of steam trains has increased to 9 trains. By March 31, 2007, the Park has had 2'126'000 visitors.

The Park plans to modify its petrol engines to reduce fuel consumption by 60%, the park is using its cogwheel locomotive as a test train for this undertaking and the results have led park officials to continue with this project. From 6 to 15 June, the Park will host the 26th edition of its annual International Steam Festival