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Switzerland offers an extraordinary array of experiences. Our small mountainous country combines warm hospitality, breathtaking landscapes, majestic mountain peaks and charming cities all within a short distance. The diverse cultures and cuisines of the 26 cantons are also worth exploring! Discover the beauty of Ticino, the Bernese Oberland, Zermatt or the Lake Geneva region on a scenic train journey. We are your go-to experts for planning unforgettable train-based trips through our home country and we know precisely which stops you won’t want to miss.

As a unique highlight, experience the breathtaking Swiss mountains aboard the Glacier Express or Bernina Express. Let us inspire you now! We’re here to help you plan an unforgettable trip in Switzerland.

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Swiss Alpine Trains

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Swiss Travel Pass

The Swiss Travel Pass makes it easy for you to discover Switzerland by train. It includes an unlimited number of train, bus and boat journeys within the area of validity, for the duration you choose. You decide whether you need 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 consecutive days. With the Swiss Travel Pass, you also get a 50% discount on most ski lifts and free entry to over 500 museums.

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Swiss Travel Pass Flex

Order a Swiss Travel Pass Flex for your train journey in Switzerland. It's valid for 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 days within a one-month period. You'll also get a 50 % discount on most ski lifts and free admission to over 500 museums (valid only on the day you choose to travel).

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Swiss Half Fare Card

The Swiss Half Fare Card gives you a 50 % discount on all your journeys by train, bus, boat and other public transport in Switzerland. The Half-Fare Card is valid for one month. Children under 16 travel free of charge with the Swiss Family Card if they are accompanied by at least one parent in possession of a valid ticket. 

Swiss Family Card

Enjoy a holiday in Switzerland with the whole family. The Swiss Family Card is free and allows children under 16 to travel free of charge if accompanied by at least one parent. This offer is valid on the Swiss Travel System network. Travelling around Switzerland with children has never been easier.

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Most popular swiss excursions

Glacier 3000 - Gstaad

The Glacier 3000 beckons with yet another attraction: A suspension bridge connecting two mountain peaks. On the 107 meter-long and 80 centimeters wide bridge you will have amazing views of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc Massif, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. There is a regular post bus service from Gstaad to Col du Pillon. Incl. bus ticket Gstaad - Col du Pillon - Gstaad, up and down Col du Pillon - Scex Rouge «Glacier 3000» - Col du Pillon, Peak Walk, Ice Express chairlift, Fun Park & Glacier Walk

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Gornergrat - Zermatt

From Zermatt, Europe's highest open-air rack railway leads up to the Gornergrat. The way up to the 3'089 m high Gornergrat is beautifully varied and diverse. From the viewing platform you have an overwhelming 360° panoramic view of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and 28 snow-capped peaks rising above 4000 m. Enjoy "Zooom the Matterhorn", a multimedia staging of the overwhelming natural beauty on the Gornergrat. The entrance to "Zooom" is included in the train ticket of the Gornergrat Bahn.

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Jungfraujoch «Top of Europe» - Interlaken

Drive up to the Jungfraujoch "Top of Europe" at 3'454 m and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view. The unobstructed view of the Central Plateau and the Aletsch Glacier lined with 4'000 m peaks will thrill you. Once you arrive on the Jungfraujoch you have many things to visit such as the Ice Palace, the Sphinx Viewing Terrace and many more. Easily reachable from Interlaken Ost via Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald.

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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise- Zermatt

At 3'883 m you will find Europe’s highest aerial cableway and summit station. The summit lift will bring you to the viewing platform with a 360° panoramic view that includes 38 Alpine giants. A visit to the world’s highest glacier palace and a sliding down the slopes in inflatable rubber doughnuts will make the excursion an experience you will never forget.

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Mount Pilatus - Lucerne

Enjoy a boat trip on lake Lucerne and a stunning view of the surrounding mountains. In Alpnachstad you will board the steepest cogwheel railway in the world to reach the summit. Then take the aerial cableway and the panoramic gondolas back to Kriens where you board the bus to go back to Lucerne.

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Mount Rigi - Lucerne

The Rigi 'the queen of the mountains' is a majestic mountain and impresses with an impressive panoramic view of 13 lakes. The 'royal round trip' starts from Lucerne by boat to Vitznau. The cogwheel railway takes you to the Rigi at 1'738 metres. A short climb takes you to the summit of Rigi Kulm. Return by cogwheel railway to Rigi Kaltbad, by cable car to Weggis and back by boat to Lucerne.

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Titlis - Lucerne

From Lucerne the train takes you to the mountain monastery village Engelberg where you board the Titlis Xpress to Stand. From there the world's first revolving cable car Titlis Rotair takes you up to Mount Titlis. Visit the glacier cave, ride the Ice Flyer chairlift or get your thrills on the Titlis Cliff Walk.

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