The bohemian in you may want to backpack through Europe, but if you have a penchant for what is quintessentially Europe, then a train journey slicing through the best of Switzerland should be in your bucketlist. As you ride along, you will be mesmerised by the pristine beauty that unfolds before your eyes.These journeys are guaranteed to give you an entire gamut of emotions – right from being awe-struck to wistful to overwhelmed.
Golden Pass Railway - Lucerne to Interlaken
The Golden Pass Line is the link between Lucerne, Interlaken and Montreaux in Switzerland. This 2-hour ride from Lucerne to Interlaken is so enthralling that you would wonder if heaven has dropped a piece on earth.This memorable journey right into the heart of Switzerland will take you through a bouquet of sights – green pastures, 5 blue lakes, waterfalls, white peaks and the spectacular Brunig mountain pass. You can take in these delicious sights by peering through the large panoramic windows.These comfortable trains with plush seating will pamper you with luxury, while you marvel at the breathtaking views and capture them on your camera.
Glacier Express
Glacier Express is a train connecting the mountain resorts of St. Moritz and Zermatt in the Swiss Alps. Starting from the cosmopolitan St. Moritz, the train squeezes its way through Rhine Gorge. Dubbed as the ‘slowest express train in the world’, it takes you across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, narrow valleys and curves in a captivating eight-hour journey. It is a great pleasure to travel in these carpeted, air-conditioned panoramic coaches with glass skylights. With comfortable seating arrangements, snacks on-board and complete meals served in proper china, the Glacier Express is surely a journey worth experiencing.
