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Glacier Express
Glacier Express is known as the “world’s slowest express train” and features high on any rail-enthusiast’s list of must-do’s. Glacier Express is a classic when it comes to Swiss panoramic trips. From Zermatt and the Matterhorn, the trip leads over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels over and through the Swiss Alps to St. Moritz in the Engadin. Of course, there are faster ways to travel - but certainly none that are as attractive.
Highlights Include:
• Take in the ever-changing scenery through large-scale windows
• Climb to the highest point of the route on the Oberalp Pass, 2,033 metres above sea level
• Enjoy a three-course meal or a range of a la carte variations - freshly prepared in the on-board kitchenat your seat (payable on board)
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Bernina Express
For railway fans all over the world: there is an amazing travel experience waiting for you, far from the hustle and bustle of city life and in the midst of a wild, Alpine landscape. See for yourself - gleaming glaciers, steep, rocky ravines and daring constructions engineered by intrepid railway pioneers. All this and more when you take a trip aboard the Bernina Express on the Albula and Bernina lines and where the scenery is almost tangible.
From the comfort of a Panorama coach, passengers have an unobscured view of the UNESCO World Heritage line covering 122km; in 2008 the 100 yearold section between Thusis and St Moritz was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list, to acknowledge its outstanding building technology and ingenious route.
• Journey along the highest rail crossing in Europe via a spectacular array of bridges (196 of them!) and 55 tunnels
• Travel from peaks in Switzerland to palms in Italy
• Enjoy a light meal, snack or a drink on board as you travel through awe-inspiring and dramatic terrain
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Jungfrau Railway
In this part of Switzerland, green meadows dotted with edelweiss contrast with mountain faces dusted in white, and no less than 72 thundering waterfalls – the Lauterbrunnen Valley is a truly spectacular region. It’s difficult to believe these railway lines date back to the late 1800s, finally reaching the Jungfraujoch in 1912.
At 3,454m above sea level, there’s a chill in the air, and the views will give you chills too! To one side is the largest glacier in the Alps – the Aletsch Glacier – and on the other is the view of the Mittelland up to the Vosges. A highlight of this breathtaking region, features a trip up the majestic Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe. Complete with an Ice Palace full of ice sculptures and the Sphinx Observatory with a 360-degree view over this incredible terrain, a journey to Europe’s highest railway station - Jungfraujoch - this is not just a rail excursion.
Highlights Include:
• Climb up to the Jungfraujoch for magnificent views of the breathtaking panoramic mountains and Alpine scenery
• Visit Europe’s highest railway station with year-round snow
• The Jungfrau region offers a wide range of activities for adventurers including skiing, snowboarding, hiking and more with beautiful trails of meadows in the summer
“Welcome to the Top of Europe! As you head up in the hills, remember to look back down the valley - the views are amazing!”
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“Download the app as your companion for an unforgettable tour - discover must-see spots along the most beautiful railway lines of Switzerland.”
If you like to fit as much into your holiday as possible, this extensive week-long Swiss tour is for you! A trip taking in cities, mountains, glaciers, lakes and epic rail journeys over constantly-changing terrain, you really can see it all in one short holiday - including all of the train journeys featured. And, don’t forget with our bespoke tailor-made holiday service you can extend your stays and add in excursions as you please and see the best of Switzerland, your way.
Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
7 nights from £2,199 pp
Itinerary:
Day 1. London to Interlaken by rail
Day 2. Interlaken
Day 3. Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe > GoldenPass > Montreux
Day 4. Zermatt
Day 5. Glacier Express > St. Moritz
Day 6. Bernina Express > Lugano
Day 8. Lucerne to London by rail
Day 7. Gotthard Panorama Express > Lucerne
• Fly start/return available on request
• Upgrade to 4 or 5-star hotels
• Upgrade to First Class rail from £330 per person Enhance your experience Daily departures December to October*
What’s included:
• 7 nights’ minimum 3-star accommodation with breakfast
• Return rail from London St. Pancras
• Journey on the GoldenPass Line, the Jungfrau Railway to Jungfraujoch, the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express
• Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express and a boat ride on Lake Lucerne
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Enhance your experience:
“You’ll glide past cascading waterfalls, and get some dramatic views of the peaks of the Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger mountains.”
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GoldenPass Line
The GoldenPass runs through the heart of Switzerland, connecting Montreux on the eastern end of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) to Lucerne further north. The full route takes around 5 hours and showcases breathtaking Swiss scenery, from the lower lands of the French-speaking region to the mountainous core of the country. The journey skirts the edges of Lakes Thun and Brienz before heading northwards to Lucerne. Along the way, you’ll glide past cascading waterfalls and enjoy dramatic views of the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger peaks as you traverse the stunning Bernese Oberland.
The GoldenPass line operates year-round, providing stunning views in all seasons. In winter, be mesmerised by the snowcovered landscapes and other seasons of lush greenery, blooming flowers and vibrant colours. If you’re seeking the natural beauty of Switzerland, this rail journey will enrich your Swiss experience. •
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SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL IN SWITZERLAND
Sustainable travel doesn’t necessarily mean having to go without. Sustainable travel means greater awareness and depth and more enjoyment. With this in mind, Switzerland follows its own sustainability strategy: Swisstainable.
Enjoy nature up close and at first hand
Experience the local culture in an authentic way
Consume regional products
Stay for longer and delve deeper
