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Swiss Alps by Rail: Best of Winter

Swiss Alps by Rail: Best of Winter, a rail journey with Wexas Travel

Discover the winter highlights of Switzerland on a tailor-made rail adventure.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Marktgasse Hotel, Zurich (Superior)

    UK to Zurich

    After complimentary airport lounge access, fly to Zurich and transfer to the Marktgasse Hotel, a 15th century building in the old town near the river Limmat, Lake Zurich and the main train station. Spend the rest of the day admiring the views, or take an optional sightseeing tour with a private guide and driver.

  2. Day 2overnight: Hotel Continental Park, Lucerne or similar (Superior)

    Zurich to Lucerne

    Travel from Zurich to Lucerne. The romantic old town is perfect for a late afternoon stroll, with the Chapel Bridge and charming shops and restaurants along the lakeside.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Hotel Stella, Interlaken or similar (Superior)

    Lucerne to Interlaken

    Board the Lucerne-Interlaken Express and enjoy the winter landscapes. Interlaken sits in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, gateway to the Jungfrau region with the peaks Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, nestled between the lakes of Thun and Brienz.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Hotel Stella, Interlaken or similar (Superior)

    Interlaken to Jungfraujoch to Interlaken

    The journey to the Jungfraujoch at 3,454 metres - Europe's highest altitude railway station - with panorama windows at the 'Eigerwand' and 'Eismeer' stations inside the North Wall, and the observatory platform above the Aletsch Glacier, plus the 'Alpine Sensation' subway connecting the Ice Paradise with the Sphinx Hall.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Hotel Ambassador, Brig or similar (Superior)

    Interlaken to Brig

    Transfer by rail to Brig in the Upper Valais at the foot of the Simplon Pass, with a lively old quarter of stately homes and cozy inns, and the nearby Stockalper Palace.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Hotel Ambassador, Brig or similar (Superior)

    Brig to Zermatt & Gornergrat to Brig

    A full day excursion to Zermatt, home to the Matterhorn, with a mountain excursion on the Gornergrat cogwheel train to an altitude of 3089m for views dominated by the Matterhorn, with stops for hiking and walking trails.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Hotel Stern, Chur or similar (Superior)

    Brig to Chur - Glacier Express

    The Glacier Express route between Brig and Chur, eastwards into the Upper Rhone valley, past Andermatt and over the Oberalp Pass at 2034m (the highest point), descending along the Rhine valley through the dramatic Rhine gorge between Ilanz and Reichenau to Chur at 595m (the lowest point).

  8. Day 8railovernight: Hotel Stern, Chur or similar (Superior)

    Chur to Poschiavo to Chur - Bernina Express

    Board the Bernina Express past the Morteratsch Glacier and up the Bernina Pass, past Lago Bianco (snow-covered) to the highest point of 2253m at Ospizio Bernina, descending via Alp Grum with views of the Palu Glacier, finishing in Poschiavo. Return directly by regional train to Chur, or stop in St. Moritz for a few hours.

  9. Day 9railovernight: Marktgasse Hotel, Zurich (Superior)

    Chur to Zurich

    A free morning, then board your train on the scenic route past three lakes, spending your final night in Zurich.

  10. Day 10

    Zurich to UK

    Make your way to the airport in time for your flight back to the UK.

Included

  • Complimentary UK airport departure lounge access
  • Return flights to Zurich
  • 2 nights accommodation in Zurich on a BB basis
  • Swiss Railways Half Fare Card
  • Zurich to Lucerne train ticket
  • 1 night accommodation in Lucerne on a BB basis
  • Lucerne to Interlaken train ticket in First Class
  • Train ticket to Jungfraujoch
  • 2 nights accommodation in Interlaken on a BB basis
  • Excursion to Zermatt including Gornergrat cog wheeled railway
  • 2 nights accommodation in Brig on a BB basis
  • Seat reservations on the Glacier Express in First Class with 3-course lunch (Brig to Chur)
  • Seat reservations on the Bernina Express in First Class (Chur to Poschiavo) and return to Chur in standard rail
  • 2 nights accommodation in Chur on a BB basis
  • Rail journey from Chur to Zurich in 1st Class

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