Lucerne is the gateway for Lake Lucerne Region. From historic places on Lake Lucerne, over the eternal snow on Mount Titlis, up to the local mountain Pilatus, out into Lucerne's countryside - everything is easy reachable - at any time of the year.
Interlaken is the adrenalin metropolis of Switzerland and as well the gateway to the three majestic mountains Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. It is located in dreamlike surrounding between the lakes of Thun and Brienz.
With an almost Mediterranean climate, the small town of Montreux is a beautiful place on Lake Geneva and world famous for the jazz festival which takes place every summer.
This train journey brings you strong emotions and a captivating panorama that you should not miss. An equally unforgettable journey will be made in the historic wagons of the Golden Pass Belle Époque; let yourself be transported back into history and enjoy this pleasant journey.
In 2021, Europe's first mountain railway will be 150 years old! The Rigi "the queen of the mountains" is a majestic mountain and impresses with an impressive panoramic view of 13 lakes. The "royal round trip" starts from Lucerne by boat to Vitznau. The cogwheel railway takes you to the Rigi at 1738 metres. A short climb takes you to the summit of Rigi Kulm. Return by cogwheel railway to Rigi Kaltbad, by cable car to Weggis and back by boat to Lucerne. » When: according to timetable. Duration: half day.
Enjoy a boat trip on lake Lucerne and a stunning view of the surrounding mountains. In Alpnachstad you will board the steepest cogwheel railway in the world to reach the summit. Then take the aerial cableway and the panoramic gondolas back to Kriens where you board the bus to go back to Lucerne. » When: daily, from mid-May to mid-October from/to Lucerne. Duration: 4 hours.
From Lucerne the train takes you to the mountain monastery village Engelberg where you board the Titlis Xpress to Stand. From there the world's first revolving cable car Titlis Rotair takes you up to Mount Titlis. Visit the glacier cave, ride the Ice Flyer chairlift or get your thrills on the Titlis Cliff Walk. » When: according to timetable. Duration: half day.
Drive up to the Jungfraujoch "Top of Europe" at 3454 m and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view. The unobstructed view of the Central Plateau and the Aletsch Glacier lined with four-thousand-metre peaks will thrill you. Don't miss these sights to visit: Ice Palace 30 m below the surface of the glacier, Snow Fun, Sledding Pak, Glacier Restaurants, Sphinx Viewing Terrace and walking trails in the eternal snow. Take the Bernese Oberland Railway from Interlaken-Ost station to Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald. Change to the Wengernalpbahn to Kleine Scheidegg and continue to the Jungfraujoch. » When: according to timetable. Duration: half day.
Experience the fantastic mountains on the 2970 m high Schilthorn. Follow in the interactive experience exhibition "BOND WORLD" or enjoy a Burger 007 in the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria. From Interlaken take the train to Lauterbrunnen and then the bus to Stechelberg. » When: according to timetable. Duration: half day.
From your first overnight in a hotel in Interlaken you will receive a guest card. This card allows you to benefit from many advantages and discounts in the entire region. Take advantage of free public transport or a discounted ride on the mountain railway to one of the impressive mountain peaks and enjoy the breathtaking view. With the guest card you can experience a wide range of unforgettable activities and special offers.
The Glacier 3000 beckons with yet another attraction: A suspension bridge connecting two mountain peaks. The 107 meter-long and 80 centimeters wide bridge connects the «View Point» lookout with the Scex Rouge and you will have amazing views of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc Massif, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. From Gstaad you take the bus to Col-du-Pillon.» When: according to timetable. Duration: half day.
Rochers-de-Naye has always been a popular destination for nature lovers and its main peak is 2042 m high. Once an hour, a rack railway waits at the Montreux train station, which climbs more than 1600 m of differences in altitude while passing fields, villages and forests. After about 55 minutes you reach the summit with all its possibilities for an unforgettable stay. » When: daily according to timetable. Duration: half day.
From your first overnight in a hotel in Montreux you receive the Montreux Riviera Card. It includes free travel on public transportation within the range of validity MOBILIS (Montreux - Vevey region). You also get discounts on boat trips and mountain railways as well as on entrance tickets in museums and amusement parks. Discounts cannot be cumulated with other special offer.
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