NEWS FROM THE SWISS EMBASSY
Holiday in Switzerland!
EVENTS
WITH THE VACCINATED TRAVEL LANE IN PLACE BETWEEN SWITZERLAND AND SINGAPORE, YOU CAN ONCE AGAIN ENJOY HOLIDAYS IN THE LITTLE COUNTRY FAMOUS FOR ITS CHEESE AND MOUNTAINS.
GRAND TRAIN TOUR OF SWITZERLAND The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland merges the most beautiful panoramic lines into one unique journey of 1,280 kilometres. There is no prescribed direction or duration – you can hop on and off wherever you please. Whether at Zermatt or St. Moritz, in the Canton of Ticino or the Lavaux, at the Rhine Falls or Lake Lucerne, The Grand Train Tour is the perfect starting point for excursions. THE SWISS TRAVEL PASS The Swiss Travel Pass lets you travel throughout Switzerland by train, bus, boat, and mountain railway – all with a
single ticket. It also covers the premium panoramic trains, and pass holders receive a 50% discount on most mountain railways. Excursions to Rigi, Stanserhorn, Schilthorn and Stoos, along with public transport in more than 90 Swiss towns and cities, are also included. FAMILY-FRIENDLY TRAVEL The Swiss Travel System allows children below 16 years of age to travel free of charge on public transport when accompanied by at least one parent holding a Swiss Travel System pass or ticket. The complimentary Swiss Family Card is available on request from all Swiss Travel System points-of-sale worldwide and within Switzerland. For bookings and enquiries, contact Dynasty Travel (6536 4966), Platform 9 (6317 2111) or visit myswitzerland.com/rail.
GRAND TRAIN TOUR OF SWITZERLAND APP • Your personal ‘tour guide’ for the must-sees along the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland • Push notifications for upcoming sights • Collecting and sharing of stamps and awards • Unique gifts and great discounts with digital coupons • Fascinating fun facts along the way • Tracking of visited locations thanks to an integrated “been there function” Article courtesy of Melanie Brunner, Swiss Travel System Photos courtesy of Swiss Travel System, Switzerland Tourism
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GREAT PUBLIC TRANSPORT Upon arrival in Switzerland, getting around is a breeze. Some 29,000 kilometres of interwoven railways, roads and waterways cover the length and breadth of the country. Connections are comfortable and punctual, even as high up as 3,800 metres above sea level!
