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Bernina Express near Pontresina

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BEST TIME TO VISIT

What's the best time to visit Switzerland? Learn about the seasons and weather.

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EXAMPLE ITINERARIES

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VISA

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What to do

Glacier Express

GLACIER EXPRESS

The world famous train offering a full day of magnificent views of the Swiss Alps.

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Bernina Express at Morteratsch

ALL SCENIC TRAIN RIDES

Glacier Express, Bernina Express and all the other panoramic train rides.

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Gornergrat railway with Matterhorn

MOUNTAIN TOPS

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Where to sleep

Hotel Bodmi Superior in Grindelwald

HOTELS

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Spiez Hotel-Restaurant Seegarten-Marina

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CAMPSITES

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Glacier Express near Oberwald

SWISS TRAVEL PASS

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Jungfraujoch train near Kleine Scheidegg

ALL TRAIN PASSES

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