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Switzerland

Splendors of Switzerland By Rail

Program No. 15879RJ
Discover museums, villages, waterways and culture as you explore the Swiss Alps by rail, winding through some of Europe's most iconic and photograph-worthy landscapes.

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At a Glance

Switzerland’s rail network winds through 3,000 miles of meadows and mountains, making it the densest railroad system in the world. Travel classic routes through the Swiss Alps, ride along the famed Glacier Express route and experience the picturesque Swiss-Italian narrow gauge line. Hear German spoken in central Switzerland, Italian in Locarno and Romansh in St. Moritz as you compare the history and culture of these diverse areas.
Activity Level
Let's Go!
Walking up to three miles daily, sometimes on uneven, hilly terrain. Must carry your own luggage on and off trains. Elevations up to 7,690 feet.

What You'll Learn

  • Ascend Mount Rigi, the “Queen of the Mountains,” aboard Europe’s oldest cog railway.
  • Take a train to Zermatt and see Switzerland's most famous mountain, the Matterhorn.
  • Walk underneath the medieval arcades in Bern, the capital of Switzerland.
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Meals
36 Meals
14 Breakfasts
12 Lunches
10 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Sep 25, 2024 - Oct 10, 2024
  • Sep 25, 2024 - Oct 10, 2024
  • Jun 05, 2024 - Jun 20, 2024 (Lucerne to Zurich)
  • Aug 21, 2024 - Sep 05, 2024 (Lucerne to Zurich)
  • Sep 04, 2024 - Sep 19, 2024 (Lucerne to Zurich)
  • Sep 25, 2024 - Oct 10, 2024 (Lucerne to Zurich)
  • Apr 23, 2025 - May 08, 2025 (Lucerne to Zurich)
  • May 07, 2025 - May 22, 2025 (Lucerne to Zurich)
  • May 21, 2025 - Jun 05, 2025 (Lucerne to Zurich)
  • Jun 04, 2025 - Jun 19, 2025 (Lucerne to Zurich)
  • Aug 20, 2025 - Sep 04, 2025 (Lucerne to Zurich)
  • Sep 03, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025 (Lucerne to Zurich)
  • Sep 24, 2025 - Oct 09, 2025 (Lucerne to Zurich)
3 nights
Luzern
The Hotel Waldstätterhof Luzern is perfectly located within walking distance of the train station, boat dock, the famous chapel bridge, and the lake. The fully renovated building, originally from the early 20th century, has mixed modernity with traditions for beautiful rooms and public spaces.
3 nights
Interlaken
Located in Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, the nonsmoking Hotel Artos enjoys a central location with panoramic views of the Jungfrau Region.
2 nights
Brig
The Schlosshotel Art Furrer in Brig is located in the southern part of Switzerland, named canton Wallis, and is close to the old town and restaurants. This bed and breakfast is a comfortable and quietly situated hotel with a view of the Stockalper Castle and its beautiful garden.
3 nights
Muralto-Locarno
Located on the lakeside of Lake Maggiore, the newly renovated Hotel Geranio au Lac offers style and comfort in the midst of natural beauty. Enjoy magnificent views of the lake and surrounding hills from your bedroom window, along with close proximity to both the railway station and the city center.
2 nights
St. Moritz
Hotel Soldanella is located in a quiet neighborhood in the town center of St. Moritz, 6000 feet above sea level in the Engadine Valley. The Engadine is a uniquely beautiful landscape with forests, majestic glaciers and crystal-clear mountain lakes. The hotel offers a great view to Lake St. Moritz and the surrounding mountains. Museums, restaurants, bars and the Corviglia hiking and skiing area are within walking distance. St. Moritz is a sophisticated spa town where the rich and wealthy meet, particularly in wintertime. Its center is dominated by luxurious shops and fancy 5-star hotels.
1 night
Kloten
The Hotel Welcome Inn is a modern middle-class hotel equipped with every comfort and offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Zürich Airport and is a 3-minute walk from the railway station of Kloten.
3 nights
Luzern
The Hotel Waldstätterhof Luzern is perfectly located within walking distance of the train station, boat dock, the famous chapel bridge, and the lake. The fully renovated building, originally from the early 20th century, has mixed modernity with traditions for beautiful rooms and public spaces.
3 nights
Interlaken
Located in Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, the nonsmoking Hotel Artos enjoys a central location with panoramic views of the Jungfrau Region.
2 nights
Brig
The Schlosshotel Art Furrer in Brig is located in the southern part of Switzerland, named canton Wallis, and is close to the old town and restaurants. This bed and breakfast is a comfortable and quietly situated hotel with a view of the Stockalper Castle and its beautiful garden.
3 nights
Muralto-Locarno
Located on the lakeside of Lake Maggiore, the newly renovated Hotel Geranio au Lac offers style and comfort in the midst of natural beauty. Enjoy magnificent views of the lake and surrounding hills from your bedroom window, along with close proximity to both the railway station and the city center.
2 nights
St. Moritz
Hotel Soldanella is located in a quiet neighborhood in the town center of St. Moritz, 6000 feet above sea level in the Engadine Valley. The Engadine is a uniquely beautiful landscape with forests, majestic glaciers and crystal-clear mountain lakes. The hotel offers a great view to Lake St. Moritz and the surrounding mountains. Museums, restaurants, bars and the Corviglia hiking and skiing area are within walking distance. St. Moritz is a sophisticated spa town where the rich and wealthy meet, particularly in wintertime. Its center is dominated by luxurious shops and fancy 5-star hotels.
1 night
Kloten
The Hotel Welcome Inn is a modern middle-class hotel equipped with every comfort and offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Zürich Airport and is a 3-minute walk from the railway station of Kloten.
3 nights
Luzern
The Hotel Waldstätterhof Luzern is perfectly located within walking distance of the train station, boat dock, the famous chapel bridge, and the lake. The fully renovated building, originally from the early 20th century, has mixed modernity with traditions for beautiful rooms and public spaces.
3 nights
Interlaken
Located in Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, the nonsmoking Hotel Artos enjoys a central location with panoramic views of the Jungfrau Region.
2 nights
Naters
The Hotel Adhhoc in heart of Naters- Brig is located in the southern part of Switzerland, named canton Wallis. The popular attractions like Word Nature Forum - UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, Museo delle guardie svizzere, and ‘Beinhaus’ are all in the direct neighborhood. The old town of Brig and the Castle with its beautiful garden are within 15 minutes walking distance just across the Rhone-River.
3 nights
Muralto-Locarno
Located on the lakeside of Lake Maggiore, the newly renovated Hotel Geranio au Lac offers style and comfort in the midst of natural beauty. Enjoy magnificent views of the lake and surrounding hills from your bedroom window, along with close proximity to both the railway station and the city center.
2 nights
St. Moritz
Hotel Soldanella is located in a quiet neighborhood in the town center of St. Moritz, 6000 feet above sea level in the Engadine Valley. The Engadine is a uniquely beautiful landscape with forests, majestic glaciers and crystal-clear mountain lakes. The hotel offers a great view to Lake St. Moritz and the surrounding mountains. Museums, restaurants, bars and the Corviglia hiking and skiing area are within walking distance. St. Moritz is a sophisticated spa town where the rich and wealthy meet, particularly in wintertime. Its center is dominated by luxurious shops and fancy 5-star hotels.
1 night
Kloten
The Hotel Welcome Inn is a modern middle-class hotel equipped with every comfort and offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Zürich Airport and is a 3-minute walk from the railway station of Kloten.
3 nights
Luzern
The Hotel Waldstätterhof Luzern is perfectly located within walking distance of the train station, boat dock, the famous chapel bridge, and the lake. The fully renovated building, originally from the early 20th century, has mixed modernity with traditions for beautiful rooms and public spaces.
3 nights
Interlaken
Located in Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, the nonsmoking Hotel Artos enjoys a central location with panoramic views of the Jungfrau Region.
2 nights
Glis-Brig
The Good Night Inn is located in the southern part of Switzerland, the canton of Wallis. The hotel is a comfortable, modern building with 167 rooms, near the Stockapler Castle and its beautiful gardens, and situated on the quiet riverside of the Saltina River which divides the two towns Brig and Glis. Brig is a charming historic town on the foot of famous mountain areas, and close to several cultural attractions and famous villages. You can reach Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Italy and wonderful hiking and ski areas in just a few minutes.
3 nights
Muralto-Locarno
Located on the lakeside of Lake Maggiore, the newly renovated Hotel Geranio au Lac offers style and comfort in the midst of natural beauty. Enjoy magnificent views of the lake and surrounding hills from your bedroom window, along with close proximity to both the railway station and the city center.
2 nights
St. Moritz
Hotel Soldanella is located in a quiet neighborhood in the town center of St. Moritz, 6000 feet above sea level in the Engadine Valley. The Engadine is a uniquely beautiful landscape with forests, majestic glaciers and crystal-clear mountain lakes. The hotel offers a great view to Lake St. Moritz and the surrounding mountains. Museums, restaurants, bars and the Corviglia hiking and skiing area are within walking distance. St. Moritz is a sophisticated spa town where the rich and wealthy meet, particularly in wintertime. Its center is dominated by luxurious shops and fancy 5-star hotels.
1 night
Kloten
The Hotel Welcome Inn is a modern middle-class hotel equipped with every comfort and offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Zürich Airport and is a 3-minute walk from the railway station of Kloten.
3 nights
Luzern
The Hotel Waldstätterhof Luzern is perfectly located within walking distance of the train station, boat dock, the famous chapel bridge, and the lake. The fully renovated building, originally from the early 20th century, has mixed modernity with traditions for beautiful rooms and public spaces.
3 nights
Interlaken
Located in Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, the nonsmoking Hotel Artos enjoys a central location with panoramic views of the Jungfrau Region.
2 nights
Brig
The Schlosshotel Art Furrer in Brig is located in the southern part of Switzerland, named canton Wallis, and is close to the old town and restaurants. This bed and breakfast is a comfortable and quietly situated hotel with a view of the Stockalper Castle and its beautiful garden.
3 nights
Muralto-Locarno
Located on the lakeside of Lake Maggiore, the newly renovated Hotel Geranio au Lac offers style and comfort in the midst of natural beauty. Enjoy magnificent views of the lake and surrounding hills from your bedroom window, along with close proximity to both the railway station and the city center.
2 nights
St. Moritz
Hotel Soldanella is located in a quiet neighborhood in the town center of St. Moritz, 6000 feet above sea level in the Engadine Valley. The Engadine is a uniquely beautiful landscape with forests, majestic glaciers and crystal-clear mountain lakes. The hotel offers a great view to Lake St. Moritz and the surrounding mountains. Museums, restaurants, bars and the Corviglia hiking and skiing area are within walking distance. St. Moritz is a sophisticated spa town where the rich and wealthy meet, particularly in wintertime. Its center is dominated by luxurious shops and fancy 5-star hotels.
1 night
Kloten
The Hotel Welcome Inn is a modern middle-class hotel equipped with every comfort and offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Zürich Airport and is a 3-minute walk from the railway station of Kloten.
3 nights
Luzern
The Hotel Waldstätterhof Luzern is perfectly located within walking distance of the train station, boat dock, the famous chapel bridge, and the lake. The fully renovated building, originally from the early 20th century, has mixed modernity with traditions for beautiful rooms and public spaces.
3 nights
Interlaken
Located in Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, the nonsmoking Hotel Artos enjoys a central location with panoramic views of the Jungfrau Region.
2 nights
Brig
The Schlosshotel Art Furrer in Brig is located in the southern part of Switzerland, named canton Wallis, and is close to the old town and restaurants. This bed and breakfast is a comfortable and quietly situated hotel with a view of the Stockalper Castle and its beautiful garden.
3 nights
Muralto-Locarno
Located on the lakeside of Lake Maggiore, the newly renovated Hotel Geranio au Lac offers style and comfort in the midst of natural beauty. Enjoy magnificent views of the lake and surrounding hills from your bedroom window, along with close proximity to both the railway station and the city center.
2 nights
St. Moritz
Hotel Soldanella is located in a quiet neighborhood in the town center of St. Moritz, 6000 feet above sea level in the Engadine Valley. The Engadine is a uniquely beautiful landscape with forests, majestic glaciers and crystal-clear mountain lakes. The hotel offers a great view to Lake St. Moritz and the surrounding mountains. Museums, restaurants, bars and the Corviglia hiking and skiing area are within walking distance. St. Moritz is a sophisticated spa town where the rich and wealthy meet, particularly in wintertime. Its center is dominated by luxurious shops and fancy 5-star hotels.
1 night
Kloten
The Hotel Welcome Inn is a modern middle-class hotel equipped with every comfort and offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Zürich Airport and is a 3-minute walk from the railway station of Kloten.
3 nights
Luzern
The Hotel Waldstätterhof Luzern is perfectly located within walking distance of the train station, boat dock, the famous chapel bridge, and the lake. The fully renovated building, originally from the early 20th century, has mixed modernity with traditions for beautiful rooms and public spaces.
3 nights
Interlaken
Located in Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, the nonsmoking Hotel Artos enjoys a central location with panoramic views of the Jungfrau Region.
2 nights
Brig
The Schlosshotel Art Furrer in Brig is located in the southern part of Switzerland, named canton Wallis, and is close to the old town and restaurants. This bed and breakfast is a comfortable and quietly situated hotel with a view of the Stockalper Castle and its beautiful garden.
3 nights
Muralto-Locarno
Located on the lakeside of Lake Maggiore, the newly renovated Hotel Geranio au Lac offers style and comfort in the midst of natural beauty. Enjoy magnificent views of the lake and surrounding hills from your bedroom window, along with close proximity to both the railway station and the city center.
2 nights
St. Moritz
Hotel Soldanella is located in a quiet neighborhood in the town center of St. Moritz, 6000 feet above sea level in the Engadine Valley. The Engadine is a uniquely beautiful landscape with forests, majestic glaciers and crystal-clear mountain lakes. The hotel offers a great view to Lake St. Moritz and the surrounding mountains. Museums, restaurants, bars and the Corviglia hiking and skiing area are within walking distance. St. Moritz is a sophisticated spa town where the rich and wealthy meet, particularly in wintertime. Its center is dominated by luxurious shops and fancy 5-star hotels.
1 night
Kloten
The Hotel Welcome Inn is a modern middle-class hotel equipped with every comfort and offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Zürich Airport and is a 3-minute walk from the railway station of Kloten.
3 nights
Luzern
The Hotel Waldstätterhof Luzern is perfectly located within walking distance of the train station, boat dock, the famous chapel bridge, and the lake. The fully renovated building, originally from the early 20th century, has mixed modernity with traditions for beautiful rooms and public spaces.
3 nights
Interlaken
Located in Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, the nonsmoking Hotel Artos enjoys a central location with panoramic views of the Jungfrau Region.
2 nights
Brig
The Schlosshotel Art Furrer in Brig is located in the southern part of Switzerland, named canton Wallis, and is close to the old town and restaurants. This bed and breakfast is a comfortable and quietly situated hotel with a view of the Stockalper Castle and its beautiful garden.
3 nights
Muralto-Locarno
Located on the lakeside of Lake Maggiore, the newly renovated Hotel Geranio au Lac offers style and comfort in the midst of natural beauty. Enjoy magnificent views of the lake and surrounding hills from your bedroom window, along with close proximity to both the railway station and the city center.
2 nights
St. Moritz
Hotel Soldanella is located in a quiet neighborhood in the town center of St. Moritz, 6000 feet above sea level in the Engadine Valley. The Engadine is a uniquely beautiful landscape with forests, majestic glaciers and crystal-clear mountain lakes. The hotel offers a great view to Lake St. Moritz and the surrounding mountains. Museums, restaurants, bars and the Corviglia hiking and skiing area are within walking distance. St. Moritz is a sophisticated spa town where the rich and wealthy meet, particularly in wintertime. Its center is dominated by luxurious shops and fancy 5-star hotels.
1 night
Kloten
The Hotel Welcome Inn is a modern middle-class hotel equipped with every comfort and offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Zürich Airport and is a 3-minute walk from the railway station of Kloten.
3 nights
Luzern
The Hotel Waldstätterhof Luzern is perfectly located within walking distance of the train station, boat dock, the famous chapel bridge, and the lake. The fully renovated building, originally from the early 20th century, has mixed modernity with traditions for beautiful rooms and public spaces.
3 nights
Interlaken
Located in Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, the nonsmoking Hotel Artos enjoys a central location with panoramic views of the Jungfrau Region.
2 nights
Brig
The Schlosshotel Art Furrer in Brig is located in the southern part of Switzerland, named canton Wallis, and is close to the old town and restaurants. This bed and breakfast is a comfortable and quietly situated hotel with a view of the Stockalper Castle and its beautiful garden.
3 nights
Muralto-Locarno
Located on the lakeside of Lake Maggiore, the newly renovated Hotel Geranio au Lac offers style and comfort in the midst of natural beauty. Enjoy magnificent views of the lake and surrounding hills from your bedroom window, along with close proximity to both the railway station and the city center.
2 nights
St. Moritz
Hotel Soldanella is located in a quiet neighborhood in the town center of St. Moritz, 6000 feet above sea level in the Engadine Valley. The Engadine is a uniquely beautiful landscape with forests, majestic glaciers and crystal-clear mountain lakes. The hotel offers a great view to Lake St. Moritz and the surrounding mountains. Museums, restaurants, bars and the Corviglia hiking and skiing area are within walking distance. St. Moritz is a sophisticated spa town where the rich and wealthy meet, particularly in wintertime. Its center is dominated by luxurious shops and fancy 5-star hotels.
1 night
Kloten
The Hotel Welcome Inn is a modern middle-class hotel equipped with every comfort and offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Zürich Airport and is a 3-minute walk from the railway station of Kloten.
3 nights
Luzern
The Hotel Waldstätterhof Luzern is perfectly located within walking distance of the train station, boat dock, the famous chapel bridge, and the lake. The fully renovated building, originally from the early 20th century, has mixed modernity with traditions for beautiful rooms and public spaces.
3 nights
Interlaken
Located in Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, the nonsmoking Hotel Artos enjoys a central location with panoramic views of the Jungfrau Region.
2 nights
Brig
The Schlosshotel Art Furrer in Brig is located in the southern part of Switzerland, named canton Wallis, and is close to the old town and restaurants. This bed and breakfast is a comfortable and quietly situated hotel with a view of the Stockalper Castle and its beautiful garden.
3 nights
Muralto-Locarno
Located on the lakeside of Lake Maggiore, the newly renovated Hotel Geranio au Lac offers style and comfort in the midst of natural beauty. Enjoy magnificent views of the lake and surrounding hills from your bedroom window, along with close proximity to both the railway station and the city center.
2 nights
St. Moritz
Hotel Soldanella is located in a quiet neighborhood in the town center of St. Moritz, 6000 feet above sea level in the Engadine Valley. The Engadine is a uniquely beautiful landscape with forests, majestic glaciers and crystal-clear mountain lakes. The hotel offers a great view to Lake St. Moritz and the surrounding mountains. Museums, restaurants, bars and the Corviglia hiking and skiing area are within walking distance. St. Moritz is a sophisticated spa town where the rich and wealthy meet, particularly in wintertime. Its center is dominated by luxurious shops and fancy 5-star hotels.
1 night
Kloten
The Hotel Welcome Inn is a modern middle-class hotel equipped with every comfort and offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Zürich Airport and is a 3-minute walk from the railway station of Kloten.
3 nights
Luzern
The Hotel Waldstätterhof Luzern is perfectly located within walking distance of the train station, boat dock, the famous chapel bridge, and the lake. The fully renovated building, originally from the early 20th century, has mixed modernity with traditions for beautiful rooms and public spaces.
3 nights
Interlaken
Located in Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, the nonsmoking Hotel Artos enjoys a central location with panoramic views of the Jungfrau Region.
2 nights
Brig
The Schlosshotel Art Furrer in Brig is located in the southern part of Switzerland, named canton Wallis, and is close to the old town and restaurants. This bed and breakfast is a comfortable and quietly situated hotel with a view of the Stockalper Castle and its beautiful garden.
3 nights
Muralto-Locarno
Located on the lakeside of Lake Maggiore, the newly renovated Hotel Geranio au Lac offers style and comfort in the midst of natural beauty. Enjoy magnificent views of the lake and surrounding hills from your bedroom window, along with close proximity to both the railway station and the city center.
2 nights
St. Moritz
Hotel Soldanella is located in a quiet neighborhood in the town center of St. Moritz, 6000 feet above sea level in the Engadine Valley. The Engadine is a uniquely beautiful landscape with forests, majestic glaciers and crystal-clear mountain lakes. The hotel offers a great view to Lake St. Moritz and the surrounding mountains. Museums, restaurants, bars and the Corviglia hiking and skiing area are within walking distance. St. Moritz is a sophisticated spa town where the rich and wealthy meet, particularly in wintertime. Its center is dominated by luxurious shops and fancy 5-star hotels.
1 night
Kloten
The Hotel Welcome Inn is a modern middle-class hotel equipped with every comfort and offers a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel is conveniently located only 10 minutes from the Zürich Airport and is a 3-minute walk from the railway station of Kloten.





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