This page was last updated by Arno on 25 February 2024.
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Must-knows about Swiss indoor excursions

  • Switzerland has very interesting museums. Many are free with a Swiss Travel Pass.
  • A train or boat ride can still be nice on rainy days. Most boats have plenty of indoor seating space.
  • City trips are a great alternative for outdoor activities. Combine a short town walk with indoor shopping and culinary breaks, for example.

Find your indoor activity in Switzerland

Glacier Express scenic train at the Furka Pass
Glacier Express
Scenic train tripMin. time required: 8:00
The Glacier Express is the most famous scenic train across the Swiss Alps, between Zermatt and St. Moritz. Check our must-read info about the route, …
Bernina Express panoramic train at Morteratsch
Bernina Express
Scenic train tripMin. time required: 4:00
The scenic Bernina Express train ride is a beautiful, varied journey between south-east Switzerland and northern Italy. Learn about tickets, reservations, the route and the …
GoldenPass on snowy spring day in Montbovon
GoldenPass
Scenic train tripMin. time required: 5:30
Several special GoldenPass trains run on this beautiful route between Lucerne, Interlaken and Montreux. Here’s all you need to know about the trains, scenery, costs, …
Boat on Lake Lucerne near the village of Weggis
Boat Lake Lucerne
Scenic boat tripMin. time required: 1:00
Many boat rides are available on the large Lake Lucerne all year round. We explain what they cost, how to get discounts, what to expect …
Passenger ferry at Bürkliplatz in Zurich
Boat Lake Zurich
Scenic boat tripMin. time required: 1:00
All you should know when preparing your Lake Zurich boat ride: about short river cruises, full-day lake cruises, schedules, prices, catering, and more.
Oberhofen Castle along Lake Thun
Boat Lake Thun
Scenic boat tripMin. time required: 2:00
The large Lake Thun in the Bernese Oberland can be explored by boat all year. There are long cruises between Thun and Interlaken, and many …
1st class seat in panoramic Gotthard Panorama Express coach
Gotthard Panorama Express
Scenic boat trip, Scenic train tripMin. time required: 5:30
The Gotthard Panorama Express is a scenic boat and train journey between Lucerne and Lugano. Prepare with our info about the route, tickets, reservations and …
The Chillon Castle in Veytaux near Montreux
Chillon Castle
MuseumMin. time required: 2:00
The medieval Chillon Castle is one of the must-sees in the Montreux area. We explain all about the admission fee, what to expect on the …
Steam boat on Lake Geneva seen from Territet
Boat Lake Geneva
Scenic boat tripMin. time required: 1:00
Plan your boat ride on the largest lake of Switzerland: Lake Geneva. We explain about the cruises on the western and eastern part of the …
Centovalli train seen from Intragna
Centovalli Railway
Scenic train tripMin. time required: 2:00
The Centovalli Railway offers a unique train journey across remote valleys in northern Italy and southern Switzerland. Learn how to plan your trip between Domodossola …
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About Switzerland’s cities and museums

Pont des Bergues in Geneva

Cities

The cities in Switzerland are relatively small, have historic town centers, and are packed with must-sees. Most are not close …
Old wooden barn in the open-air museum Ballenberg

Museums

All information about the famous Museum of Transport in Lucerne, the Chillon Castle near Montreux, the Cailler chocolate factory in …

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Arno
Page author: ArnoI have visited Switzerland countless times since 1997. I've explored most of the country, but find myself staying in the Bernese Oberland and Graubünden most frequently. The alps and the rail network remain very impressive, even after all these years.