On board four impressive panoramic trains, you will cross Switzerland from north-east to south-west and discover winter highlights in five destinations in a winter culture vacation in Switzerland. Picturesque towns, mighty glaciers, and snow-covered mountain peaks await you on your winter journey. Look forward to everything that makes Switzerland so unique in the cold season.
9 days / 8 nights
from $ 1,450
Price applies per adult traveling with Half-Fare travelcard in 2nd class and staying in a 3-star double room.
Picturesque panoramic journey on the GoldenPass Express, Voralpen-Express, Treno Gottardo, and the Centovalli Railway
Varied winter destinations – St. Gallen, Locarno, Montreux, and Interlaken
Gallen, Lucerne, Locarno, Montreux and Interlaken
Snow and ice on the Jungfraujoch – 11,332 ft above sea level
Excursion to Mount Rigi – Queen of the Mountains
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Travel itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Stay in St. Gallen
Day 2 Ride on the Voralpen-Express
Day 3 Excursion to Mount Rigi
Day 4 Ride on the Treno Gottardo
Day 5 Journey on the Centovalli Railway
Day 6 Stay in Montreux
Day 7 Ride on the GoldenPass Express
Day 8 Excursion to the Jungfraujoch
Day 9 Return journey from Lucerne
Day 1
Stay in St. Gallen
Daily Itinerary
You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to St. Gallen to see cultural attractions in Switzerland. Discover the old town and the UNESCO monastery of St. Gallen.
Overnight stay in St. Gallen
Day 2
Ride on the Voralpen-Express
Daily Itinerary
You travel to Lucerne on the Voralpen-Express. Discover the old town, the beautiful lake, and the Chapel Bridge. Enjoy the view of the foothills of the Swiss Alps.
Trip time: approx. 2h 15min
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 3
Excursion to Mount Rigi
Daily Itinerary
Experience 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.
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 4
Ride on the Treno Gottardo
Daily Itinerary
On the fourth day of your trip, 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
Overnight stay in Locarno
Day 5
Journey on the Centovalli Railway
Daily Itinerary
You take the Centovalli Railway from Locarno to Domodossola. From there, continue to Montreux. A visit to Chillon Castle or the Christmas market is well worthwhile.
Trip time: approx. 4 hours
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 6
Stay in Montreux
Daily Itinerary
You have time to discover Montreux at your leisure. For example, visit Chillon Castle, Chaplin's World, or the Olympic Museum.
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 7
Ride on the GoldenPass Express
Daily Itinerary
You travel on the GoldenPass Express from Montreux to Interlaken. Enjoy the view of the Swiss landscape.
Trip time: approx. 3h 15min
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 8
Excursion to the Jungfraujoch
Daily Itinerary
You take a day trip from Interlaken to the Jungfraujoch. Take the cog railroad to the highest station in Europe at 11,332 ft.
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 9
Return journey from Lucerne
Daily Itinerary
You ride past blue lakes and over the Brünig Pass to Lucerne. Travel back by public transport. Or extend your culture vacation in Switzerland.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
November to April
Recommended travel period
December to March
High season
January, February
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Classics and insider tips
For me, this trip is the perfect combination of well-known winter classics and well-kept insider tips.
Tailor the trip to your needs.
9 days / 8 nights
from $ 1,450
Price applies per adult traveling with Half-Fare travelcard in 2nd class and staying in a 3-star double room.
