On board four impressive panoramic trains, you will cross Switzerland from north-east to south-west and discover winter highlights in five destinations. 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 on this winter cultural holiday.
9 days / 8 nights
from CHF 1’260
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 11/14/2024.
Picturesque panoramic journey on the GoldenPass Express, Voralpen-Express, Treno Gottardo and the Centovalli Railway
Varied winter destinations - St. Gallen, Locarno, Montreux and Interlaken
Snow and ice on the Jungfraujoch – 3,454 metres above sea level
Excursion to the Rigi – Queen of the Mountains
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Stay in St. Gallen
Day 2 Journey on the Voralpen-Express
Day 3 Excursion to the Rigi
Day 4 Ride on the Treno Gottardo
Day 5 Journey on the Centovalli Railway
Day 6 Stay in Montreux
Day 7 Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Day 8 Excursion to the Jungfraujoch
Day 9 Return journey from Lucerne
Day 1
Stay in St. Gallen
Itinerary
Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to St. Gallen. Discover the old town and the UNESCO monastery of St. Gallen.
Overnight stay in St. Gallen
Day 2
Journey on the Voralpen-Express
Itinerary
Take the Voralpen-Express to Lucerne. Discover the old town, the beautiful lake and the Chapel Bridge. Enjoy the view of the Swiss Alps.
Journey time: approx. 2h 15min
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 3
Excursion to the Rigi
Itinerary
Experience the Rigi! Start with a boat trip across the lake and take the cogwheel railway to the summit. Enjoy the view and discover the winter hiking trails.
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 4
Ride on the Treno Gottardo
Itinerary
On the fourth day of your journey, you will travel first class on the Treno Gottardo to Locarno. There you have free time to explore the surrounding area.
Journey time: approx. 3 hours
Overnight stay in Locarno
Day 5
Journey on the Centovalli Railway
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.
Journey time: approx. 4 hours
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 6
Stay in Montreux
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
Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Itinerary
Take the GoldenPass Express from Montreux to Interlaken. Enjoy the view of the Swiss countryside.
Journey time: approx. 3h 15min
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 8
Excursion to the Jungfraujoch
Itinerary
You take a day trip from Interlaken to the Jungfraujoch. Take the cogwheel railway to the highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 metres.
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 9
Return journey from Lucerne
Itinerary
You cycle past blue lakes and over the Brünig Pass to Lucerne. Travel back by public transport. Or extend your stay 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 hidden gems
For me, this trip is the perfect combination of well-known winter classics and hidden gems.
Customise your trip
9 days / 8 nights
from CHF 1’260
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 11/14/2024.
