How much does it cost?

From CHF 1,410 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,729 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. Four named panoramic trains are included: the Voralpen-Express, Treno Gottardo, Centovalli-Railway, and GoldenPass Express.

What class of train is used?

Mostly 2nd class, with 1st class or Prestige class upgrades available on the Voralpen-Express and GoldenPass Express; the Treno Gottardo runs 1st class.

What hotels are used?

The evidence does not name specific hotels; accommodation and room category are offered as a choice.

When does this trip run?

It is positioned as a winter trip; the evidence does not list exact departure dates.

Switzerland Travel Centre · Rail vacation

Winter Panorama and Mountain Peaks

9-day Swiss winter rail circuit on four panoramic trains through five destinations

Winter Panorama and Mountain Peaks is a 9-day winter trip from Switzerland Travel Centre that crosses the country from northeast to southwest on four named panoramic trains. Starting in St. Gallen, home to a UNESCO-listed monastery, the Voralpen-Express carries travelers to Lucerne, where a boat trip and cog railway reach the winter hiking trails atop Mount Rigi. The Treno Gottardo continues in first class to Locarno, and the Centovalli-Railway crosses through Domodossola, Italy, to Montreux, where Chillon Castle and a Christmas market are within reach. From Montreux, the GoldenPass Express runs to Interlaken for a final excursion to the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at 11,332 feet. Accommodation and room category are offered as a choice rather than named hotels. This suits travelers who want a broad sweep of Swiss winter scenery and several distinct panoramic trains in one trip.

What to know before you look closer

The evidence does not state a hotel star rating; accommodation and room category are offered as a choice rather than a named or fixed tier.
The evidence does not list current departure dates for this trip; confirm winter scheduling directly with Switzerland Travel Centre.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: St. Gallen
Arrival and stay in St. Gallen
You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to St. Gallen. Discover the old town and the UNESCO monastery of St. Gallen.
Day 2railovernight: Lucerne
Ride on the Voralpen-Express
You travel to Lucerne on the Voralpen-Express. Discover the old town, the beautiful lake, and the Chapel Bridge. Trip time: approx. 2h 15min.
Day 3railovernight: Lucerne
Excursion to Mount Rigi
Start with a boat trip across the lake and take the cog railroad to the summit. Enjoy the view and discover the winter hiking trails.
Day 4overnight: Locarno
Ride on the Treno Gottardo
You will travel first class on the Treno Gottardo to Locarno. There you have free time to explore the surrounding area. Trip time: approx. 3h.
Day 5railovernight: Montreux
Journey on the Centovalli-Railway
You take the Centovalli-Railway from Locarno to Domodossola. From there, continue to Montreux. A visit to Chillon Castle or the Christmas market is worthwhile. Trip time: approx. 4 hours.
Day 6overnight: Montreux
Stay in Montreux
You have time to discover Montreux at your leisure, e.g. Chillon Castle, Chaplin's World, or the Olympic Museum.
Day 7railovernight: Interlaken
Ride on the GoldenPass Express
You travel on the GoldenPass Express from Montreux to Interlaken. Enjoy the view of the Swiss landscape. Trip time: approx. 3h 15min.
Day 8railovernight: Interlaken
Excursion to the Jungfraujoch
You take a day trip from Interlaken to the Jungfraujoch. Take the cog railroad to the highest station in Europe at 11,332 ft.
Day 9
Return journey from Lucerne
You ride past blue lakes and over the Brünig Pass to Lucerne. Travel back by public transport, or extend your culture vacation in Switzerland.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Rides the Voralpen-Express from St. Gallen to Lucerne and explores Lucerne's old town and Chapel Bridge.
Day 3Takes a boat trip across the lake to Vitznau, then the cog railway to the summit of Mount Rigi for its winter hiking trails.
Day 5Rides the Centovalli-Railway from Locarno through Domodossola to Montreux.
Day 8Takes the cog railway to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe at 11,332 feet.

Included

Arrival and departure: travel from any starting point and back to any ending point in Switzerland
Choice of accommodation and room category
Additional activities and mountain excursions can be added directly to the trip
Customizable trip duration

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 1,410 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,729 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. Four named panoramic trains are included: the Voralpen-Express, Treno Gottardo, Centovalli-Railway, and GoldenPass Express.
What class of train is used?: Mostly 2nd class, with 1st class or Prestige class upgrades available on the Voralpen-Express and GoldenPass Express; the Treno Gottardo runs 1st class.
What hotels are used?: The evidence does not name specific hotels; accommodation and room category are offered as a choice.
When does this trip run?: It is positioned as a winter trip; the evidence does not list exact departure dates.