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Glacier Express
Glacier Express train heading toward Zermatt on the viaduct near Grengiols.
Scenic train tripMin. time required: 8:00
Must-knows before booking: prices, pass discounts, how to reserve seats, what the route is like, and alternative trains. Show more ►
Jungfraujoch
A train to Jungfraujoch at Kleine Scheidegg.
Mountains, Scenic train tripMin. time required: 4:00
See all 3 routes to Jungfraujoch, prices, pass discounts, how to get there from Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald, and what to do at the top. Show more ►
Bernina Express
Bernina Express panoramic train at Morteratsch
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Scenic train tripMin. time required: 4:00
Plan your ride: tickets, seat reservations, pass discounts, best views, and alternative trains on the spectacular Bernina line. Show more ►
GoldenPass
View of Simmen Valley from a GoldenPass Express Prestige coach.
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Scenic train tripMin. time required: 5:20
Different GoldenPass trains run between Lucerne, Interlaken and Montreux. Check the train types, prices, map, reservations and discounts. Show more ►
Rigi
The top cogwheel train station "Rigi Kulm".
Mountains, Scenic train tripMin. time required: 3:00
The Rigi area can be reached by cogwheel train and offers magnificent views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps. Prepare with our planning guide. Show more ►
Schynige Platte
Schynige Platte cogwheel train
Mountains, Scenic train tripMin. time required: 2:30
During the scenic cogwheel train ride from Wilderswil to Schynige Platte, breathtaking views of the Jungfrau mountains unfold. Expect even better views and great hiking trails at the top. Show more ►
Gotthard Panorama Express
1st class seat in panoramic Gotthard Panorama Express coach
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. Learn about the route, the trains and boats, tickets, reservations, side trips suggestions, and more! Show more ►
Brienzer Rothorn
Lake Brienz and Bernese Alps seen from Brienzer Rothorn
Mountains, Scenic train tripMin. time required: 3:00
Prepare for an excursion to the Brienzer Rothorn in the Bernese Oberland. A steam train takes you up to panoramic views of Lake Brienz and the Alps. Show more ►
Jungfrau Region in 1 or 2 days
The Männlichen, Tschuggen and Jungfrau seen from Männlichen.
Mountains, Scenic train tripMin. time required: 11:00
See most Jungfrau Region highlights in just one day, or all of them in two days. Full travel plan. Show more ►
Rochers-de-Naye
Lake Geneva and mountains seen from Rochers-de-Naye
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Mountains, Scenic train tripMin. time required: 3:00
How to take the trip by cogwheel train from Montreux to Rochers-de-Naye, which views over Lake Geneva and which restaurants await you there, and all other key info for your … Show more ►
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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.