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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Best of Winter
The best winter tour through the Swiss Alps. Enjoy the journey through breathtaking winter landscapes on the legendary Glacier and Bernina Express.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Lucerne
Arrival in Lucerne
Start your journey from your individual starting point in Switzerland and travel to Lucerne by public transport.
- Day 2railovernight: Interlaken
Journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Travel from Lucerne to Interlaken on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express. On arrival, you have time to explore Interlaken. Journey time: approx. 2 hours.
- Day 3overnight: Interlaken
Stay in Interlaken
You have time to discover Interlaken and the surrounding area. Explore the snow-covered mountains, the glistening lakes or enjoy the winter hiking trails.
- Day 4overnight: Brig
Stay in Brig
Travel from Interlaken to Brig in Upper Valais. The town lies at the foot of the Simplon Pass and has a beautiful old town. You have plenty of time to explore the town.
- Day 5overnight: Brig
Excursion to Zermatt
On to the Matterhorn! You are travelling from Brig to Zermatt, which lies at the foot of the Matterhorn, for a day trip.
- Day 6railovernight: Chur
Journey on the Glacier Express
Travel on the Glacier Express, the slowest express train in the world, from Brig to Chur. Enjoy the unspoilt landscape over the Oberalp Pass and through the Rhine Gorge. Journey time: approx. 4 hours.
- Day 7railovernight: Chur
Journey on the Bernina Express
Board the Bernina Express in Chur and enjoy the journey past glaciers to Italian-speaking Poschiavo. The return journey is by regional train to Chur. Journey time: approx. 3h 15min.
- Day 8
Return journey from Chur
On the last day of your trip, public transport will take you to the end point of your journey. Or extend your stay and discover more of Switzerland.
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