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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Winter Magic Tour
7 days / 6 nights
Be inspired by glaciers, powder snow and frozen lakes! The winter edition of the "Grand Train Tour of Switzerland" takes you through beautiful landscapes and snow fun. Make this holiday your own with the option to add on mountain excursions and fun ski activities in famous resorts.
Highlights
- 4 unique regions
- Scenic rides on the Glacier Express and optional journey on the Bernina Panorama Winter
- Top sights including Matterhorn, Rhine Gorge and Landwasser Viaduct
«Switzerland has plenty of natural wonders and many of them look even better in a heavy layer of snow. This creates a landscapes which is absolutely beautiful.»
Your itinerary
Day 1
Individual arrival in Switzerland
Enjoy the winter landscapes along the scenic journey between Lucerne and Interlaken. Nestled between the two beautiful lakes of Brienz and Thun and at the foot of the Jungfrau massif, Interlaken is your gateway to adventures. Overnight stay in Interlaken.
An option also to start your tour with overnights in Lucerne.
Highlights: Jungfraujoch, Ice Magic, Eiger north face, Ice Palace, Wengen, Schilthorn
Day 2
Interlaken
Interlaken is a winter paradise with many magical moments waiting to be discovered. In the midst of the snow-covered mountain peaks and the glittering lake landscape, a magical natural idyll awaits you. Will you visit a mountain, explore on a winter hike or ski down a fresh piste? Overnight stay in Interlaken.
Highlights: Combine with a fun ski day activity in the Jungfrau Ski Region. Ski in Grindelwald-Wengen, Grindelwald-First and Mürren-Schilthorn.
Day 3 - 4
Interlaken - Zermatt
Zermatt lies at the foot of the Matterhorn and this snow assured resort offers lots of original character and unlimited possibilities. Overnight stay in Zermatt.
Highlights: Combine with a fun ski day activity in the Zermatt Glacier Paradise or see the best view of the Matterhorn from Gornergrat.
Day 5
Zermatt - St. Moritz
Journey on the Glacier Express, the slowest express train in the world. This ride between Zermatt and St. Moritz is an unforgettable experience surrounded by a breath-taking backdrop of mountain panoramas. Travel across unspoiled landscapes as the route takes you over the Oberalp Pass and through the Rhine Gorge. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.
Highlights: Deep gorges and snow-covered valleys
Day 6
St. Moritz
Option to add a ‘must see’ in this region and for Switzerland, in general, is a journey on the famous UNESCO-protected Bernina and Albula lines. The Bernina Panorama Winter, a regional train with panoramic carriages is a spell-binding journey past mighty glaciers and high-alpine lakes covered in snow which descends through a winter wonderland to the Italian-speaking Poschiavo. Overnight in St. Moritz.
Highlights: Bernina Express - Lago Blanco, Alp Grüem, Poschiavo
Day 7
Your tour is coming to an end. Return trip by public transport from St. Moritz to your final destination in Switzerland or extend your stay.
Highlights: Segantini Museum, view over the Upper Engadine Lake Region from Muottas Muragl, Corvatsch, Diavolezza, Lagalb and Corviglia