Welcome to Switzerland

Switzerland’s got the looks. It’s got the drama. It’s got the ease. It’s got the cheese. This country is Alpine perfection; a class act, where the many delights – from glittering lakes and soaring mountains to cosmopolitan cities and delicious dishes – are effortless to experience thanks to a vast number of hiking and biking trails, a diverse range of activities and matchless transportation.

Read on for our collection of the best rail routes in Switzerland, as well as highlights from the pretty neighbouring cantons of Bern and Lucerne...

“With well over 5,000km of tracks, including gravity-defying cogwheels and funiculars, Switzerland has one of the densest rail networks in Europe. No matter where you want to go – even to the top of some of the highest peaks – there’s usually a train that can take you there.”

Switzerland by rail

On track in Switzerland: 5 reasons you should explore using public transport

Travelling around Switzerland is easy, affordable and – undoubtably– spectacular. Here are 5 reasons to ignore the car and instead discover Switzerland by boat, bus and rail… More

Switzerland's top rail journeys

Switzerland by train: 8 of the most spectacular rail journeys

Spanning about 1,280km, linking nine destinations, passing 11 lakes and skirting innumerable mountains, the Grand Tour of Switzerland is arguably the world's best rail adventure. Here's how to do it... More

Best of Bern

The 8 best things to do in Bern, Switzerland

Panoramic trains, vintage paddle steamers, mountain-climbing rack railways – just a few of the many exciting ways to get around Bern. Read on for the region's highlights... More

Interlaken and around

Lake to lake: Top things to do from Interlaken to Lucerne

Lucerne sits on Switzerland’s fourth-biggest lake, shrouded by lush hills and peaks. Interlaken sits astride two beautiful blue lakes. It’s tough to pick a winner - so don't! Here's how to combine them... More

Best of Lucerne

The 7 best things to do in Lucerne, Switzerland

Lakeside Lucerne is a city of charm, culture, sparkling vistas and soul-stirring mountains. It also has a network of delightful forms of transport. Here's how to make the most of it... More

Hiking in Bern

Hiking with giants: 5 of the best walking routes in Bern, Switzerland

Bern isn’t only one of the best places for hiking in Switzerland, it’s one of the best in the world. From snowy mountains to valleys dripping with waterfalls, here are our top five walks... More

Secrets of Lucerne

Secret Lucerne: Hidden highlights of this traditional Swiss city

With its glorious lakeside location, surrounding billow of mountains and enchanting old streets, stay for a while in Lucerne, to drink in its charms and to uncover some of its hidden corners... More

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Welcome to Switzerland

On track in Switzerland: 5 reasons you should explore using public transport

Switzerland by train: 8 of the most spectacular rail journeys

The 8 best things to do in Bern, Switzerland

Lake to lake: Top things to do from Interlaken to Lucerne

The 7 best things to do in Lucerne, Switzerland

Hiking with giants: 5 of the best walking routes in Bern, Switzerland

Secret Lucerne: Hidden highlights of this traditional Swiss city

Want to explore Switzerland by public transport?

Save money on travelling around Switzerland with the Swiss Pass. This allows you unlimited travel through Switzerland on 3, 4, 8 or 15 consecutive days, using trains, buses and boats.

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Welcome to Switzerland

On track in Switzerland: 5 reasons you should explore using public transport

Switzerland by train: 8 of the most spectacular rail journeys

The 8 best things to do in Bern, Switzerland

Lake to lake: Top things to do from Interlaken to Lucerne

The 7 best things to do in Lucerne, Switzerland

Hiking with giants: 5 of the best walking routes in Bern, Switzerland

Secret Lucerne: Hidden highlights of this traditional Swiss city

Want to explore Switzerland by public transport?

Save money on travelling around Switzerland with the Swiss Pass. This allows you unlimited travel through Switzerland on 3, 4, 8 or 15 consecutive days, using trains, buses and boats.

Follow Team Wanderlust

Wanderlust Destinations

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