The most beautiful winter train rides in Switzerland

Bernina Express, GoldenPass Panoramic and Glacier Express

Rail vacation with the Bernina Express

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Through snow-covered plains and forests, past dreamy winter landscapes.

Sitting in cozy warmth, explore snowy Switzerland while traveling by train.
Bernina Express: From Chur,Landquart to Tirano (IT)
Crossing the Alps on the Bernina Express from Chur or Landquart to Tirano in Italy is one of the most spectacular rail experiences in the world. Along the way, the Bernina Express rolls cinematically over the 65-meter-high Landwasser Viaduct, the landmark of the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The breathtaking route leads through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, with an intermittent gradient of up to 70 per thousand. New highlights await around every bend. Particularly impressive: the impressive glacier worlds at Piz Palü and Morteratsch and the black-frozen Lago Bianco at the Bernina Pass. A fascinating natural spectacle that leaves no one cold.

Rail vacation with the Glacier Express

From St. Moritz to Zermatt...

Glacier Express: From St. Moritz to Zermatt
The journey in the world's slowest express train takes around eight hours through the Alpine chain, through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges.The Glacier Express offers a journey for the senses, from the Engadine to the Matterhorn. On its relaxed journey from dazzling St. Moritz to no less sophisticated Zermatt, the Glacier Express delights passengers with scenic attractions and technical feats. The roof-high panorama windows open up an unobstructed view of unique winter landscapes. Those who like it particularly luxurious travel in the exclusive Excellence Class: with guaranteed window seat, an exquisite 5-course menu with matching wine accompaniment, a bar, on-board entertainment, concierge service and personal travel companions. Travel doesn't get more spectacular than this.

Rail vacation with GoldenPass

From Zweisimmen to Montreux...

GoldenPass Panoramic: From Zweisimmen to Montreux
From the heart of the Bernese Oberland directly to the Vaud Riviera: that's the GoldenPass Panoramic line between Zweisimmen and Montreux. As if the passing landscape had been designed especially for the panoramic journey, one image follows the next: hills covered in cotton candy-like snow, traditional wooden chalets and the high peaks of the Alps in the background. But the best comes at the end: shortly before Montreux, a fantastic view over glittering Lake Geneva awaits.

Rail vacation with the Lucerne-Interlaken Express

From Lucerne to Interlaken...

Lucerne-Interlaken Express: From Lucerne to Interlaken
During the approximately two-hour train ride between Lucerne and Interlaken, a fantastic Alpine panorama is a constant companion. The journey takes you past wintery icy waterfalls, crystal clear rivers and frozen mountain lakes. On the shore, the steep rock faces of the adjacent mountains tower protectively, offering unique photo opportunities. Shortly before the train winds its way up to the Brünig Pass, it switches to cogwheel drive in order to be able to climb the incline.