Train journey Winter Wonderland and Magical Trains

On your train journey from Lucerne via Interlaken to Montreux, a wintery Alpine panorama opens up before you in the Switzerland winter wonderland. Whether you stroll through the Christmas markets with mulled wine in hand or explore the surrounding mountains – a magical winter wonderland vacation awaits you.

4 days / 3 nights

from $ 510

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A winter landscape with a train traveling through snowy forests in sunlight.

A snowy wooden bridge with a tower spanning over a river.

A winter mountain landscape with a train traveling through snowy fields.

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Highlights

Travel on the GoldenPass Express through breathtaking winter landscapes
Interlaken with numerous excursion options in the surrounding mountain world.
Winterheart-Interlaken and Montreux Noël – magical Christmas markets during the Advent season
Montreux on the wide expanse of Lake Geneva

A train travels through a snowy mountain landscape under a blue sky.

A winter cityscape with lit streets, surrounded by snow-covered mountains at dusk.

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Travel itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Arrival in Lucerne and journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Day 2 Stay in Interlaken
Day 3 Ride on the GoldenPass Express
Day 4 Return journey from Montreux

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Winter Wonderland and magical trains from Lucerne to Montreux

Day 1

Arrival in Lucerne and journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express

Daily Itinerary

You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Lucerne. Your winter wonderland vacation in Switzerland takes the Lucerne-Interlaken Express over the Brünig Pass to Interlaken.

Travel time: approx. 1h 50min

Overnight stay in Interlaken

Day 2

Stay in Interlaken

Daily Itinerary

Enjoy your day off in Interlaken or book an optional excursion to the Jungfraujoch. A visit to the Christmas market after the end of November is particularly appealing.

Overnight stay in Interlaken

Day 3

Ride on the GoldenPass Express

Daily Itinerary

You travel on the GoldenPass Express from Interlaken to Montreux through the Bernese Oberland. Admire the mountains, meadows, and lakes.

Trip time: approx. 3h 15min

Overnight stay in Montreux

Day 4

Return journey from Montreux

Daily Itinerary

Travel by public transport from Montreux to the end point of your trip. Or extend your stay to discover more.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

November to March

Recommended travel period

November to March

High season

December to February

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Enchanting Christmas moments
The Christmas markets in Interlaken and Montreux are magically beautiful and will really get you into a festive mood.
Nadja