How to explore Switzerland by train, according to expert travel advisor

Switzerland Famous for a beautiful train trip with amazing Alps views. The panoramic view of this journey is not only beautiful, but they are a major part of Switzerland’s heritage and history. This travel schedule combines three of the best train in the country for a great alpine experience.

Zurich

Start your trip by staying two nights at Zurich. A walking visit to Old City is a great way to get your bearings and get to know yourself with Switzerland. Baur au lac or Hotel It’s a great and luxurious hotel choice.

Glacier Express

Drive 90 minutes to Chur City for a great ride Glacier Expresswhich offers a six -hour trip to Zermatt, a mountain resort.

The choice of excellence on the train sets new standards, with guaranteed window seats, exclusive bars, board entertainment, concierge services and personal travel guides. Despite the stunning landscapes outside, guests are served Sampanye and Amuse-Bouches, followed by a beautiful five-serving dish with included wine. First and second class cars are also provided.

Once at Zermatt, take a wheelchair to Glacier Gornrat for lunch and beautiful views of the iconic Matterhorn Mountain. Hiking options are also provided.

Lugano

Three -hour trip to Lugano City, or arrive on a 20 -minute helicopter trip to the Alps for an unforgettable experience. Lugano is a lake city in Ticino, known as Switzerland Italian Riviera. Red wine is very good and the main language is Italian. Extra -seafront local like Locarno and Ascona offer beautiful scenery. The Brissago Islands, accessible by boat, are worth living, such as Belllinzona, with 3 palaces -and many hills! Stay at Villa Principe Leopoldo or Villa Slendide Royal In Lugano.

Bernina Express

Head to Tirano to board an airplane Bernina Expresswhich carries passengers along the highest train tracks in Europe, 55 tunnels, and 196 bridges on their way to St Moritz. Palm trees in the Italian Riviera, amazing man-made structures such as Viadwuct Landwasser, and the perpetual ice glacier. Modern, panoramic cars ensure the comfort of first -class travel as the amazing landscape appears almost within reach.

Golden Express

After the night at Kempinski Grand Hotel Des Bains At St Moritz, go to Lucerne. Learn around a great medieval architecture, take a boat trip to Lake Lucerne, and stay at Mandarin Oriental Palace. Then the board GoldenPass Express to Montreux.

Relax and let yourself be fascinated by the golden grapes, green pastures and a blue lake. Complete your Switzerland adventure in Montreux with a wine (white varietal in the region (Lavaux) is very valuable) and a visit to Chateau de Chillon.

Bob Preston are members Travel + free time A-lists and specializing on their way to Switzerland and France. You can create a travel schedule tailored to Preston at [email protected].