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Switzerland

A spectacle of natural beauty

Switzerland is a country that has it all: breathtaking scenery, picture-perfect towns and, of course, iconic trains. It’s one of our favourite countries – an opinion shared by our customers. The railways are the heroes in Switzerland, as you witness the country’s incredible beauty from the comfort of your seat.

From sensational views of the iconic Matterhorn from the Glacier Express and a visit to ‘Top of Europe’ on the Jungfrau Express to the mind-blowing vistas from the Bernina Express, travelling by rail through Switzerland takes you to stunning new heights.

"Jaw-dropping landscapes, glistening lakes and chic resorts accessed by iconic railways."

Dave Riley, CEO, Great Rail Journeys
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The iconic rail journeys of Switzerland

Glacier Express, Zermatt and Matterhorn

Witness Switzerland’s dramatic alpine scenery on an incredible journey between the beautiful towns of St Moritz and Zermatt, with amazing views of the iconic Matterhorn.
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The Glacier Express train moves through an alpine meadow with snow-capped peaks in the distance

Mountaintops of Switzerland

Stay in some of Switzerland’s most spectacular hotels as we journey on the country’s spellbinding mountain railways for a memorable holiday of incredible views.
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Terracotta roofs in the foreground look out on to a perfect blue lake with forested mountains to the left and right, with snow-capped peaks in the background

The GoldenPass Express

Experience Switzerland’s newest panoramic train travelling from the glitzy lakeside resort of Montreux to idyllic Interlaken in the Jungfrau region
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The GoldenPass Express moves through soft grass meadows dotted with a couple of wooden chalets, and rising mountains in the background

Top of Europe and Highlights of the Rhine

Experience jaw-dropping views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau on a journey to the highest station in Europe, before cruising up the Rhine through Germany.
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Magical moments on truly memorable tours

While the Swiss scenery is undeniably stunning, we want our customers to return home having experienced even more.

Our tours to Switzerland include a wonderful array of unforgettable experiences – some of which are exclusive to Great Rail Journeys. From a private tour of the ethereal Jungfrau Ice Palace to savouring a glass of chilled prosecco in full view of the incredible Palü Glacier, the magical highlights of our exquisite escorted tours will live long in your memory.

With the Bernina Express in the foreground, passengers stand on the platform at Alp Grüm looking out over a verdant valley and the Palü Glacier between two mountains
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Train in a beautiful location
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The most impressive adventures

Extraordinary rail journeys give you a front-row seat to epic views of majestic mountains and shimmering lakes as they carry you to the heart of Switzerland’s spellbinding beauty.

A Guide to the Legendary Glacier Express

Switzerland’s Glacier Express is a bucket-list experience for travellers and train enthusiasts from all over the world. If you’re planning to include the journey in your Swiss trip, expect to be spellbound by amazing and diverse scenery, including snow-dusted mountains, glacial lakes, picturesque alpine meadows, rushing gorges and more.

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Exploring the Bernina Express Heritage

The Bernina Express holds a special place in the hearts of both locals and tourists and is dubbed “the rail experts’ best-kept secret”. This remarkable journey on the UNESCO-listed Albula Line not only offers breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, but also takes you on a historical and cultural voyage on a winding route crossing from Switzerland to Italy.

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On track for a new iconic Swiss rail journey

It’s safe to say that Switzerland isn’t short of iconic rail journeys – however, there’s a new kid on the block in the form of the GoldenPass Express. A hundred years in the planning, this amazing new route travels through the gorgeous Swiss Highlands from the glamorous lakeside resort of Montreux to the alpine town of Interlaken.

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We travelled on the Interlaken & Jungfrau Express Tour. The tour was well managed with our excellent guide Ros. Nothing was too much trouble.

K moden

First time we've gone with GRJ (Traditional Glacier Express).
The experience was totally positive - great locations and hotels and our tour guide was brilliant.

d rippington

The Glacier Express holiday itself was nothing short of outstanding. The planned itinerary was tremendous. I recommend this GRJ holiday to anyone.

P hitchcock

Well organised and clearly the company had put a lot of detailed planning into the tour. Certainly would recommend the Glacier Express Tour.

j bradbury
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The pinnacle of perfection

The Bernina Express crosses an arched stone bridge over a rocky river and through a pine forest, with a glacier sweeping down the snow-capped mountains in the distanceA square four-storey hotel with a red carpet up the steps to the entrance and windowboxes dotted around the windows is gently illuminated in the darknessA woman in sunglasses relaxes in a train carriage, looking at forested mountains

Flexibility with hassle-free travel

We want you to unwind on your holiday, which is why there is more flexibility with our new luggage service.

Hotels that have been carefully selected

Our carefully curated selection of hotels allows you to enjoy unforgettable moments each day and night.

Effortless travel: let us take care of everything

With Great Rail Journeys, you have the peace of mind that everything will be taken care of for you.

Get to know Switzerland with the experts

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