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Must-knows about winter activities in Switzerland

  • Winter in Switzerland has snow attractions for everyone, such as skiing, sledding, snowtubing, tobogganing, winter hiking and snowshoe hiking.
  • There are non-snow options too. Visit cosy towns, make train rides, or visit beautiful mountains.
  • It’s no problem if members of your travel group have different preferences. Pick the right base town and you’ll all have a great winter vacation!
  • Prepare well: learn about winter weather and the best clothes to pack.

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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 ►
Titlis
Rotair cable car to summit of Titlis
Adventure sport, MountainsMin. time required: 3:30
Mount Titlis at 3032 m can be reached a by revolving cable car. Enjoy the high-alpine scenery, the suspension bridge “Cliff Walk”, the restaurants, and more. 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 ►
Gornergrat
A cogwheel train from Zermatt arriving at the top station of Gornergrat.
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MountainsMin. time required: 2:00
The Gornergrat offers an amazing mountain panorama that includes the Matterhorn. Prepare your trip with all info about the ride from Zermatt, the views, tickets and discounts, and what to … 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 ►
Schilthorn
Cable car to the Schilthorn shot at Birg.
MountainsMin. time required: 2:00
The Schilthorn is one of the best locations to view the Jungfrau massif. I explain about the cableway from Mürren, prices, views and catering at this “James Bond mountain”. Show more ►
Grindelwald-First
Grindelwald valley and surrounding mountains from First
Adventure sport, MountainsMin. time required: 2:00
The First is a mountain near Grindelwald with amazing views and adventure activities, such as the Cliff Walk and the Flyer and Glider zip lines. I give you all the … Show more ►
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Matterhorn Express gondola with Matterhorn.
MountainsMin. time required: 2:30
Prepare for a trip to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (also called Klein Matterhorn). I explain all about the cable car ride, prices, tickets, the activities up there, and more. Show more ►
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Page author: AnnikaSince early childhood I've been visiting Switzerland during my holidays and I just fell in love with the country. I spent many summers in the Bernese Oberland, which still feels like my second home, and then started to explore other areas. Traveling, hiking and photographing in the Swiss Alps are my absolute favorite activities.