The Swiss Traveller
Discover more about Switzerland’s iconic railways, incredible summits, and stunning landscapes.
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.
7 Fascinating Facts About the Glacier Express
It’s world famous for awe-inspiring natural beauty as it navigates an enchanting route between the tranquil village of Zermatt and chic St Moritz, but what else should we know about the Glacier Express? How did it get its name? When did it start? Does it have its own wine? Find out the answer to these questions and more.
Six of Switzerland's best
Uncovering the staggering beauty of Switzerland’s most iconic mountains and the extraordinary serenity of nature is easy on one of the country’s breathtaking mountain railways. Whether you want to view the ethereal Aletsch Glacier from the ‘Top of Europe’, or travel towards the instantly recognisable Matterhorn, we have picked our favourite ways to enjoy the fantastic vi
Discover Switzerland in all seasons
In winter, it may be a frozen wonderland of snow-capped mountains, but beautiful Switzerland shines whatever the season. Spring brings a carpet of alpine wildflowers; summer transforms the stunning country into one of lush green pastures, pretty wooden chalets and distant cowbells; and the autumn foliage blankets Switzerland in a delightful patchwork of russet, red and gold.
The Top 7 Unmissable Moments on the Glacier Express
Travelling through amazing scenery between St Moritz and Zermatt, the Glacier Express is one of the most spectacular rail journeys in the world. With views of iconic Swiss mountains and UNESCO-listed landscapes, there are so many incredible moments on this wonderful trip. Here, we have carefully selected our Top 7.
Swiss views
It’s our favourite country for many reasons, and the views in Switzerland are like nowhere else in the world. Human endeavour has gone above and beyond to showcase the natural majesty of enchanting glaciers, glistening lakes and monumental mountains – and we can witness these jaw-dropping panoramic vistas from the comfort of incredible hotels or iconic railways.
