How much does it cost?

From CHF 1,373 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,684 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The price includes 2nd-class rail tickets for the itinerary, plus the Jungfraujoch excursion on the Jungfrau Railway and the Gornergrat excursion on the Gornergrat Bahn.

Is this trip escorted or independent?

It is self-guided, with individual train transfers rather than a group or tour guide.

What hotels are included?

2 nights each in quality 3-star hotels in Interlaken and Zermatt, in standard rooms with private facilities and breakfast. A 4-star upgrade is available.

Which trains are used?

The Jungfrau Railway from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch and the Gornergrat Bahn from Zermatt to Gornergrat, both cogwheel mountain railways.

What is not included?

Lunch and dinner are not included. A 1st-class rail upgrade is available for a CHF 161 per person supplement.

Magic Switzerland · Self-guided rail tour

Famous Mountain Peaks

Self-guided Swiss rail trip to Jungfraujoch and Gornergrat

Magic Switzerland's Famous Mountain Peaks trip is a 5-day self-guided rail journey between Interlaken and Zermatt, built around two of Switzerland's best-known cogwheel train excursions. After an individual train transfer to Interlaken and two nights there, Day 2 is given over to the Jungfrau Railway, which climbs to Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe, with views of the Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau and the Aletsch Glacier. Day 3 continues by train to Zermatt for two more nights, and Day 4 brings the Gornergrat Bahn excursion to the Gornergrat summit for views of the Matterhorn. The trip can also be booked in reverse or as an open-jaw itinerary starting in Zermatt. With rail tickets, hotel breakfast and both mountain excursions included, this suits independent travellers who want a short, scenic rail trip to two of Switzerland's most photographed viewpoints without planning the logistics themselves.

What to know before you look closer

Only breakfast is included with the hotels; lunch and dinner are not included.
The February and Easter period (29 March to 7 April 2026) is bookable only on request, subject to availability, rate changes and minimum-stay requirements.
This is a self-guided, independent trip: each day is an individual train transfer without a guide or group.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Interlaken
Individual train transfer to Interlaken
Individual train transfer to Interlaken.
Day 2railovernight: Interlaken
Jungfraujoch excursion
Trip to the Jungfraujoch via the Jungfrau Railway, the highest train station in Europe, with views of Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau and the 22km Aletsch Glacier.
Day 3overnight: Zermatt
Interlaken to Zermatt
After breakfast, make your way to Zermatt.
Day 4overnight: Zermatt
Gornergrat excursion
Ride to the summit of the Gornergrat with views of the Matterhorn and surrounding area.
Day 5
Departure
After breakfast, individual return transfer to the Swiss border.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2The Jungfrau Railway climbs to Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe, with views of the Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau and the 22km Aletsch Glacier.
Day 3After breakfast in Interlaken, travel by train to Zermatt for the second half of the trip.
Day 4The Gornergrat Bahn climbs to the Gornergrat summit for views of the Matterhorn and the surrounding peaks.

Included

Rail ticket in 2nd class for rail travel per itinerary
2 nights each in Interlaken and Zermatt, quality hotels, standard rooms with private facilities and breakfast
Excursion to Jungfraujoch
Excursion to Gornergrat
50% discount on additional rail tickets (local transport) and some mountain excursions

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 1,373 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,684 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The price includes 2nd-class rail tickets for the itinerary, plus the Jungfraujoch excursion on the Jungfrau Railway and the Gornergrat excursion on the Gornergrat Bahn.
Is this trip escorted or independent?: It is self-guided, with individual train transfers rather than a group or tour guide.
What hotels are included?: 2 nights each in quality 3-star hotels in Interlaken and Zermatt, in standard rooms with private facilities and breakfast. A 4-star upgrade is available.
Which trains are used?: The Jungfrau Railway from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch and the Gornergrat Bahn from Zermatt to Gornergrat, both cogwheel mountain railways.
What is not included?: Lunch and dinner are not included. A 1st-class rail upgrade is available for a CHF 161 per person supplement.