Swiss Railway Journeys
OverviewWhen thinking green, think Switzerland. It’s arguably one of the world’s most environmentally-conscious countries.When thinking green, think Switzerland.
It’s arguably one of the world’s most environmentally-conscious countries, and that no doubt explains why train travel there is so eco-friendly. Most trains use ultra-clean hydroelectricity, and some even generate energy-saving electricity when traveling downhill. Every Swiss town is connected to the train system. And, the system also coordinates with an extensive bus network so you can easily journey to the most out-of-the-way finds.
Trains can take you from Zurich airport to the top of the Jungfraujoch and its stunning views to the German Black Forest and the French Vosges.The most popular Swiss routes include, of course, the famous scenic trains: the GoldenPass, the Wilhelm Tell Express, the Bernina Express or Glacier Express smoothly snake in Swiss alpine fields, cross mountain streams on spectacular bridges, all while train travelers enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the snowy Swiss Alps. Choose a Grand Train Tour of Switzerland or Grand Train Tour of Switzerland Hotel Package to make the most of your Swiss journey.These high-altitude rides are must-views, but one of our favorites is the 30-plus mile Centovalli Express, linking Domodossola, Italy to the Swiss Ticino region. The arrival in Locarno and Lago Maggiore, from the mountain, tops off this fascinating, sensory experience, which includes the clanging of cow bells, the faint smell of wood, and the soothing sounds of mountain streams.Swiss Travel Passes are most definitely the way to go, unless you just want a quick Swiss Transfer Ticket from the airport to another city—to hit the slopes, naturally. Passes not only provide access to the SBB railway mainline network, but also dozens of local, private companies that operate mountain trains, cable cars, and buses. An added bonus: free entrance to most Swiss museums.Trip Planner.
Included services. 1 overnight stay with breakfast in St.
Swiss Railway Tours
Moritz. 1 overnight stay with breakfast in Lugano. Seat reservation on the Bernina Express train from St. Moritz to Tirano (or vice versa). Seat reservation on the Bernina Express bus from Tirano to Lugano (or vice versa).
Rail ticket 2nd class: border/airport - St. Moritz - Tirano - Lugano - border/airportItineraryDay 1: Transfer by train from the border, airport or any other destination in Switzerland to St. Short walk to your hotel, check in and leisure time. King Carl Gustaf of Sweden is only one of the many prominent guests of St.
Moritz is often called an Alpine metropolis. There are numerous luxury hotels, spas and upscale shops against an Alpine background of lakes and mountains. Manual do sistema gosoft work. Overnight in St. Moritz.Day 2: Board the narrow-gauge Bernina Express at St. Moritz station and enjoy one of the most impressive scenic rail journeys Switzerland has to offer. Climbing over the spectacular Bernina Pass to more than 2253 m you pass snow covered mountain peaks and glaciers then descend towards Poschiavo and Brusio.
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Travel over circular viaducts and pass through winding tunnels before reaching Tirano in Italy which is the end of the Bernina line. Change to the Bernina Express Bus which will take you onwards to Ticino. Through the vineyards of Veltlin and along the banks of Lake Como this lovely journey ends in Lugano – Southern Switzerland’s largest town.
Overnight in Lugano.Day 3: After your breakfast you have more leisure time in Lugano, the largest town in the holiday region of Ticino. Lugano is not only Switzerland‘s third most important financial centre and a conference, banking and business centre, but also a town of parks and flowers, villas and sacred buildings. With Mediterranean flair, Lugano offers all the advantages of a world-class city, combined with the cachet of a small town. Transfer by rail to the airport/border for your departure back home or to your next holiday destination.