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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Winterzauber

Seven-day winter rail loop through Swiss Alps on three scenic trains

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: Winterzauber is a seven-day, six-night tailor-made rail journey through the Swiss Alps in winter. Beginning in Luzern and ending in Poschiavo, the trip links three legendary trains: the Luzern-Interlaken Express, the Glacier Express (an eight-hour crossing from Zermatt over the Oberalppass and through the Rheinschlucht), and the Bernina Express, which runs along UNESCO-listed rail lines and descends toward Italian-speaking valleys. You spend two nights each in Interlaken, Zermatt at the base of the Matterhorn, and St. Moritz, a winter resort in the upper Engadin. Days 2 and 4 are unstructured, letting you explore at your own pace or arrange optional activities. The package includes accommodation with choice of hotel and room type, plus the Digital Swiss Coupon Pass, and transport from any Swiss starting point. This suits independent travellers who want to experience Switzerland's most famous rail routes without a guide, at a relaxed pace that allows time in each mountain location.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price (1,680 EUR) is base accommodation only; hotel and room category are customisable, which may increase the final cost
  • The itinerary does not specify meal inclusions; confirm what dining is included or whether meals are self-arranged
  • Day 7 is a return journey by public transport with no accommodation; no hotel overnight after the final train

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Interlaken

    Anreise nach Luzern und Fahrt mit dem Luzern-Interlaken Express

    Du reist mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln nach Luzern. Anschliessend geniesst du die Panoramafahrt mit dem Luzern-Interlaken Express nach Interlaken, wo Abenteuer auf dich warten. Fahrtzeit: ca. 2h

  2. Day 2overnight: Interlaken

    Aufenthalt in Interlaken

    Interlaken ist ein Winterparadies mit schneebedeckten Gipfeln und glitzernden Seen. Entdecke die zauberhafte Natur und geniesse magische Momente.

  3. Day 3overnight: Zermatt

    Fahrt von Interlaken nach Zermatt

    Zermatt liegt am Fusse des Matterhorns. Dieser schneesichere Ferienort bietet dir zahlreiche Möglichkeiten für Aktivitäten und Abenteuer.

  4. Day 4overnight: Zermatt

    Aufenthalt in Zermatt

    Geniesse einen Tag zur freien Verfügung und übernachte in diesem charmanten Dorf.

  5. Day 5railovernight: St. Moritz

    Fahrt mit dem Glacier Express

    Du fährst mit dem Glacier Express von Zermatt nach St. Moritz. Geniesse die Fahrt über den Oberalppass und durch die Rheinschlucht. Fahrtzeit: ca. 8h

  6. Day 6railovernight: St. Moritz

    Fahrt mit dem Bernina Express

    Du fährst mit dem Bernina Express von St. Moritz nach Poschiavo. Geniesse die Winterlandschaft mit Aussicht auf Gletscher und Hochgebirgsseen.

  7. Day 7

    Rückreise ab St. Moritz

    Du trittst deine Rückreise mit den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln ab St. Moritz an. Alternativ kannst du deinen Aufenthalt verlängern.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Panorama ride on the Luzern-Interlaken Express, a two-hour journey into the Interlaken valley
  • Day 3Arrival in Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, Switzerland's most recognised peak
  • Day 5Eight-hour crossing on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz over the Oberalppass and through the Rheinschlucht gorge
  • Day 6Bernina Express journey from St. Moritz to Poschiavo with views of glaciers and high-altitude lakes on the UNESCO-listed Albula and Bernina railway lines

Included

  • An- und Abreise inklusive: von jedem Start- und Endpunkt in der Schweiz
  • Unterkunft wählen: Hotel und Zimmerkategorie individuell anpassen
  • Digital Swiss Coupon Pass (Buchungen 2026)

Questions travellers ask

Is all the train travel included in the price?
Yes. The package includes the Luzern-Interlaken Express, Glacier Express, and Bernina Express, plus transport from any Swiss starting point to Luzern and from St. Moritz back to your origin.
Is the tour escorted or independent?
It is independent. You receive accommodation, rail tickets, and a Digital Swiss Coupon Pass; Days 2 and 4 are free time for your own activities. There is no group guide.
How many nights do I spend in each location?
Two nights in Interlaken (Days 1-2), two nights in Zermatt (Days 3-4), and two nights in St. Moritz (Days 5-6). Day 7 is the return journey.
Can I choose my hotel?
Yes. Switzerland Travel Centre allows you to customise your hotel and room category for each destination.
When does this tour run?
This is the winter version of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland. It operates in the winter season (December to March) when the Alpine landscape has snow and frozen lakes.
What is the Digital Swiss Coupon Pass?
The evidence does not specify what this pass covers; contact Switzerland Travel Centre for details on its coverage and how it works during your trip.

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