Magical Train Journeys in Switzerland

A trip on the Gotthard Express is a journey full of adventures: over the alpine fortress, the Gotthard massif, to the palm-fringed Lago di Lugano. From picturesque Lake Lucerne, the Gotthard Panorama Express travels south through the historic old tunnel in the Gotthard massif. On its way to Lugano at the border to Italy, the panorama train offers impressive views of the sun-drenched villages and landscapes of Ticino.

Immerse yourself in an era long gone. With the historic Belle Époque train from the Riviera of Lake Geneva to the impressive mountain world of the Bernese Oberland. This trip is all about water and wine. Along some of the most beautiful Swiss lakes, the train passes through arguably the most beautiful vineyards in Switzerland. And you don't even have to miss out on a boat ride on this very special trip.

The Glacier Express is called the "slowest express train in the world" and takes its guests on an unforgettable journey across the Swiss Alps. The journey takes eight hours from one exclusive winter venue to the other: The Zermatt - St.Moritz route leads from the foot of the Matterhorn over almost 300 bridges and 90 tunnels through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to the Engadine.

From the land of the three lakes, the train travels south through idyllic Lavaux, Switzerland's best-known wine region, to the international metropolis of Geneva. This trip is all about water and wine. Along some of the most beautiful Swiss lakes, the train passes through arguably the most beautiful vineyards in Switzerland. And you don't even have to miss out on a boat ride on this very special trip.

Looking out of the train window in Switzerland is like going to the movies. The Bernina Express in particular offers one of the most impressive alpine crossings on rails. The Bernina Express connects north and south and runs from St. Moritz to Tirano in Italy. Passing glaciers, mountains, and lakes, the train climbs to 2253 meters and is one of the most beautiful and spectacular Alpine crossings on rails.

Discover the Italian part of Switzerland with the Centovalli Express. From Lake Maggiore through the scenic valley of the "hundred valleys". The special charm and way of life of Italian Switzerland is best discovered by train. Looking out of the window, one can hardly stop marvelling. So unique are nature, architecture, and people of the region.

From the rolling hills of Appenzellerland across Lake Zurich to vibrant Lucerne. There is a lot to discover for rail travellers in eastern Switzerland. A lake crossing on rails can perhaps only be found in Switzerland. The journey with the Voralpenexpress offers unique panoramas on its way from the east to central Switzerland and an insight into the historic architecture of the Swiss railroad pioneers.

From the turquoise Lake Lucerne up to the highest railroad station in Europe, the Jungfraujoch. The breathtaking view of Glaciers and the Alps crowns a captivating train journey. Starting the journey in picturesque Lucerne, the train passes numerous lakes and waterfalls on its way to Interlaken. From there, the highest cog train line "Jungfrau Railway" takes the travellers high up: past the north face of the Eiger up to the Jungfraujoch at 3545 meters.