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Boeing 777 above the Swiss Alps
SWISS – The Airline of Switzerland
As the national airline of Switzerland, SWISS is synonymous with traditional Swiss values. True to its heritage, the company is dedicated to providing the highest quality in all of its products and to offering customers outstanding personal service. As part of the Lufthansa Group and a member of the Star Alliance, SWISS remains faithful to its mission of providing quality air services that link Switzerland with Europe and the rest of the world.
We are here for you. Thank you for placing your trust in us.
We are committed to offering you a sophisticated and safe travel experience, even in these challenging times. Safety – on the ground, at the airport, and on board – remains our highest priority. swiss.com
Live route network. Always be up to date.
SWISS continues to offer the widest range of routes and onward connections. Our website is updated regularly in order to prepare your clients for upcoming travels. swiss.com
Easy to get around.
Gotthard Panorama Express in Flüelen, Central Switzerland The new e-learning program.
Become a qualified Swiss Travel System Excellence Expert.
Swiss Travel System - the best way to experience Switzerland
Travel by train, bus, or boat—anywhere at anytime. Discover Switzerland’s diversity with ease and comfort on the world’s densest public transport network. Mystsnet.com
Swiss Travel Pass
The Swiss Travel System offers travelers the opportunity to explore cities and towns, mountains and lakes as well as over 500 museums with just a single ticket – the Swiss Travel Pass. Enjoy independence, flexibility, and comfort.
Swiss Travel System Excellence Program
Become a qualified Swiss Public Transport expert and win prizes! Let Heidi and Peter guide you on a learning journey on this award-winning program. Gain up-to-date know-how in a playful way – from mountain excursions to premium panoramic trains to luggage transport. Mystsnet.com/elearning
Gain knowledge about Swiss public transport - easy and fast.
Become a qualified expert and even win prizes! What is it?
An interactive e-learning program: Heidi & Peter take you on a learning journey through the new
Swiss Travel System Excellence Program.
Expand your know-how and even win attractive prizes. Why? To make knowledge accessible easily and quickly: you can playfully build up and expand your knowledge of Switzerland’s public transport every year. You will be able to support your clients professionally and know the ideal public transport products for your travel programs. How?
Select a module of your choice and begin your learning journey. After successfully completing the 3 courses (Basics, Advanced and Expert) you will receive your diploma as Swiss Travel
System Excellence Expert.
Step on board and register now: mystsnet.com/elearning 210224Sales ManualYodel21_7.5x10.5_USA.indd 1 26.02.21 17:24
For booking and information, visit Rail Europe’s agent website – one-stop-shop for planning and booking point-to-point tickets and the Swiss Travel Pass. agent.raileurope.com
Swiss Travel Pass
Customer Need
Extensive travel through Switzerland
Right Pass Price*
Swiss Travel Pass: 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 days (consecutive) from $260 USD / $335 CAD
Flexible travel during one month Swiss Travel Pass Flex: 3, 4, 8 or 15 days (freely selectable within 1 month)
Family travel Swiss Family Card: Free travel for children under the age of 16 if accompanied by at least one parent who is in possession of a valid Swiss Travel System ticket/pass
* Prices based on travel in second class and subject to change based on currency fluctuation. Look out for temporary promotional offers as well as saver tickets and passes. from $300 USD / $385 CAD
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Sustainable Switzerland.
We are living in the age of sustainability, and the pandemic has increased our desire for authenticity, proximity to nature and considerate consumption. Switzerland has always taken care to strike a balance between the needs of our guests, the needs of the local population, and the needs of the environment. MySwitzerland.com/swisstainable
"Swisstainable" — the Swiss way to travel sustainably
Sustainability has been an integral part of corporate management for many Swiss tourism businesses for years. Our sustainability program "Swisstainable" gives a face to these long-standing efforts and motivates more service providers to make their contribution to a more sustainable Swiss tourism. Swisstainable means caring for the environment, promoting respectful interaction, operating responsibly, and pampering guests with high-quality products and services.
MNE Ceresio 1931, Lake Lugano
Outstanding low-emission transport options
Whether on rails, at sea or in the air – the transformation towards zero CO2 emissions in public transport has taken full speed. Since 2013, the Rhaetian Railway has been letting guests experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina landscape" with 100% hydroelectric power. The catamaran MobiCat, on the other hand, glides leisurely across Lake Biel on 100% solar power, and with the MNE Ceresio 1931, Switzerland has its first fully electric year-round passenger ship on Lake Lugano. Also in the air, alternative drives are attracting more and more attention. The Staubern cable car, for example, is the world's first battery-powered cable car and takes nature lovers from the Rhine Valley to Alpstein.
Car-free destinations – the pioneers of slow tourism
Trade exhaust fumes and traffic noise for the purest Alpine air and complete tranquility. The 11 car-free destinations in Switzerland give new meaning to the term deceleration. In these villages, travelers get around on foot, by horse-drawn carriage or even by electric cab. The sunny high plateau of Stoos, for example, is reached by the steepest funicular in the world and offers breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne. Not completely traffic-free but emission-free is Zermatt, located at the foot of the unmistakable Matterhorn. Strolling through the old part of Zermatt with its centuries-old houses while surrounded by 13'000 ft / 4,000 m peaks is hard to beat.
Pre/post Rhine River cruise itineraries.
Looking to upgrade your clients' Rhine River cruise? Basel in Northern Switzerland is the starting and ending point for Rhine River cruises, making Switzerland an ideal pre- and post-tour destination. To help your clients have an even more memorable experience while in Europe, we have put together 3-, 5- and 7-day itinerary suggestions, offering an ideal mix between city stays and Alpine excursions, all within short distances. Even if your clients aren't on a river cruise, these itinerary suggestions are a great source of inspiration for any Switzerland trip and the starting point can easily be changed to any destination!
Basel – Lucerne – Jungfrau Region – Zurich
3-day ‘Swiss Cross’ itinerary
Inspired by our national flag, this 3-day itinerary highlights the best of Switzerland. A scenic train experience takes your clients from Basel to Lucerne. From there the journey continues to Interlaken in the Jungfrau Region. On the last day, a train ride via Bern brings them to Zurich.
Mt. Pilatus cable car, Lake Lucerne Region
Jungfraujoch, Bernese Oberland Montreux – Jungfrau Region – Lucerne – Zurich
5-day ‘Classic Switzerland’ itinerary
In this itinerary your clients will travel to the French- and German-speaking regions in Switzerland. From Basel the journey goes to Montreux, Lake Geneva. The next day a scenic train ride with the GoldenPass Line brings them to Interlaken and then on to Lucerne. On their last day, they continue to Zurich.
Lausanne – Zermatt – Lugano – Lucerne – Zurich
7-day ‘Four Languages’ itinerary
Your clients will travel to all four language regions in Switzerland. They will travel by train to the Olympic capital Lausanne, the famous terraced vineyards of Lavaux, and onto Zermatt. The Glacier Express will bring them to St. Moritz. From there they will travel to Lugano, then to Lucerne and finally to Zurich.
Mt. San Salvatore, Lugano
For further inspiration and itinerary suggestions, please visit: MySwitzerland.com/itinerary