How much does it cost?

From £1,649 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,227 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Rail travel within Switzerland is included, and Eurostar travel from London St Pancras can be added; the lowest price of £1,649 is for travellers who make their own way to Hergiswil.

Is it escorted or independent?

Escorted, with a Tour Manager throughout.

Which trains are used?

The GoldenPass Line to Interlaken, the Snow Express to Engelberg, the Schollenen Railway toward Oberalppass and Andermatt, the historic Rigi Railway, and the Voralpen Express to Einsiedeln.

What hotel is included?

The Seehotel Pilatus in Hergiswil, for all seven nights of the tour.

Two departures are listed, in January and February 2027, both priced from £1,649 per person.

Railtrail Tours · Escorted tour

Swiss Winter Snow Train Adventure 2027

Escorted Swiss winter rail tour based at one Lucerne-area hotel

Railtrail Tours runs this 8-day escorted winter rail tour from a single base in Hergiswil, on Lake Lucerne, with an option to travel out and back via Eurostar from London St Pancras. A Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout, and the Seehotel Pilatus is home for all seven nights, so there is no packing between stops. Each day brings a different excursion: the GoldenPass Line over the Brunig Pass to Interlaken and the mountain village of Grindelwald, the Snow Express to Engelberg and the revolving Titlis Rotair cable car, a stretch of the Glacier Express route to snowbound Andermatt, the historic Rigi Railway to the summit known as the Queen of the Mountains, and the Voralpen Express to the pilgrimage town of Einsiedeln. A final free day allows time in Lucerne itself. The trip suits travellers who want a wide range of Swiss scenic railways without repeatedly changing hotels.

What to know before you look closer

Only two departures are currently listed, both in January and February 2027.
Day 7 is a free day at Hergiswil or Lucerne with no guided activities scheduled.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Seehotel Pilatus, Hergiswil
Eurostar to Hergiswil
Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels, then onwards to Hergiswil and our hotel for seven nights, the Seehotel Pilatus, where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2overnight: Seehotel Pilatus, Hergiswil
GoldenPass Line to Interlaken & Grindelwald
The first of our spectacular excursions features one of Switzerland's most scenic railways, the former GoldenPass Line from Lucerne journeying along the shores of crystal-clear lakes, past beautiful waterfalls, and over the magnificent Brunig Pass to Interlaken. Here, we climb up to the pretty Swiss mountain village of Grindelwald, nestled at the foot of the Eiger's north face, where we enjoy free time before we return to Hergiswil in time for our evening meal.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3railovernight: Seehotel Pilatus, Hergiswil
Snow Express & the Titlis Rotair
After breakfast this morning, we board the Snow Express train leaving the shores of Lake Lucerne and heading into the Engelberg Valley through delightful villages nestling at the foot of increasingly steep and lofty mountains. From Engelberg we ascend Mount Titlis on the world's first revolving cable car - the 'Titlis Rotair'. The cable car completes one full 360 degree rotation during its ascent providing breathtakingly beautiful panoramas as you soar to the mountain station at an altitude of just under 3,000 metres above sea level.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4railovernight: Seehotel Pilatus, Hergiswil
Glacier Express route to Andermatt
Today, we head out on the Schollenen Railway line south towards the Gotthard and onwards to Oberalppass where we experience a taste of the Glacier Express route from the highest point on the line with views of a snow-covered wonderland with stunning peaks through to Andermatt. After free time in this beautiful Swiss mountain village, we return to Hergiswil in time for our evening meal together.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5railovernight: Seehotel Pilatus, Hergiswil
The Rigi Railway
After breakfast today, we will experience the historic Rigi Railway, Europe's first mountain railway transporting visitors from all over the world to the top of the 'Queen of the Mountains' since 1871. The Rigi's unique location and panoramic views made it a famous destination for writers and heads of state during the 'Belle Epoque' era, and even Queen Victoria journeyed to the peak.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6railovernight: Seehotel Pilatus, Hergiswil
Voralpen Express to Einsiedeln
Our excursion today takes us on the Voralpen Express departing from Lake Lucerne and passing Lake Zug and expansive landscapes, before beginning its ascent through snowbound Rothenthurm High Moor en route to Einsiedeln. Since the Middle Ages Einsiedeln, with its baroque monastery and Black Madonna, has been one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Europe. Afterwards, we retrace our steps to Hergiswil in time for our evening meal together.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7overnight: Seehotel Pilatus, Hergiswil
Free day at Hergiswil / Lucerne
We will spend today at leisure in Hergiswil giving us the opportunity to relax and unwind by the lovely Lake Lucerne and maybe taking full advantage of the ample leisure facilities offered by the hotel. Alternatively, you can use your Lucerne Travel Pass to visit Lucerne itself including the famous Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, historic churches, and Museum of Transport before we reconvene for our final evening meal together.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8rail
Homeward via Eurostar
We bid farewell to Hergiswil and to Switzerland, returning by rail to Brussels, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.
Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3An ascent of Mount Titlis on the Titlis Rotair, the world's first revolving cable car, completing a full 360 degree rotation on the way up.
Day 4The Schollenen Railway climbs to Oberalppass, the highest point on the Glacier Express route, with views of snow-covered peaks.
Day 5The Rigi Railway, Europe's first mountain railway, running since 1871 to the summit known as the Queen of the Mountains.
Day 6The Voralpen Express runs past Lake Zug and the snowbound Rothenthurm High Moor to Einsiedeln, home to a baroque monastery and the Black Madonna, a pilgrimage site since the Middle Ages.

Included

7 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal
Lucerne Travel Pass
Services of experienced Tour Manager
Eurostar and rail travel to and from Switzerland in the class of your choice
All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,649 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,227 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Rail travel within Switzerland is included, and Eurostar travel from London St Pancras can be added; the lowest price of £1,649 is for travellers who make their own way to Hergiswil.
Is it escorted or independent?: Escorted, with a Tour Manager throughout.
Which trains are used?: The GoldenPass Line to Interlaken, the Snow Express to Engelberg, the Schollenen Railway toward Oberalppass and Andermatt, the historic Rigi Railway, and the Voralpen Express to Einsiedeln.
What hotel is included?: The Seehotel Pilatus in Hergiswil, for all seven nights of the tour.
When does it depart?: Two departures are listed, in January and February 2027, both priced from £1,649 per person.