{"id":37652,"date":"2024-01-13T18:33:27","date_gmt":"2024-01-13T17:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/niet-gecategoriseerd\/train-trip-through-switzerland\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T18:19:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:19:03","slug":"train-trip-through-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/en\/train-travel\/train-trip-through-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Train Trip Through Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Most Beautiful Train Journey Through Switzerland: The Grand Train Tour<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switzerland is the land of spectacular mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and charming villages. But did you know that you can explore this beautiful landscape in the most relaxing and sustainable way possible? Hop aboard one of the most beautiful train routes in the world: the <strong>Grand Train Tour of Switzerland<\/strong>. This unique train journey takes you past breathtaking views, iconic cities, and Hidden gems.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grand Train Tour is a 1,280-kilometer journey, divided into <strong>8 beautiful stages<\/strong>. Along the way, you\u2019ll pass through: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>11 lakes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>4 language regions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tour is perfect for nature lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to travel in a comfortable and eco-friendly way. You can choose to take a single leg of the route or the entire tour. The Grand Train Tour is an unforgettable experience.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_Jungfraujoch-Sphinx_34612-1024x371.jpg\" alt=\"Jungfraujoch-Sphinx: Switzerland&#039;s Most Beautiful Train Trips\" class=\"wp-image-4667\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_Jungfraujoch-Sphinx_34612-980x355.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_Jungfraujoch-Sphinx_34612-480x174.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 8 Highlights of the Grand Train Tour<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. From Zurich to Interlaken (2 hours and 51 minutes)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Travel past sparkling lakes and waterfalls as the train climbs through the Alps. From Lucerne, board the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/nl-be\/interesses\/luzern-interlaken-express\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/nl-be\/interesses\/luzern-interlaken-express\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lucerne-Interlaken Express<\/a>, which crosses the Br\u00fcnig Pass via a cogwheel railway. Highlight: a trip to the Jungfraujoch, Europe\u2019s highest train station. With the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jungfrau.ch\/en-gb\/eiger-express\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cEiger Express,\u201d<\/a> a new cable car, you can reach the Jungfraujoch from Interlaken in an hour and a half. Trains from Zurich to Lucerne depart several times an hour, and trains from Lucerne to Interlaken run every hour.    <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4668\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_Lavaux-touring-biker_52929-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Lavaux Vineyards&#x2014;Train Trip in Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-4668\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_Lavaux-touring-biker_52929-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_Lavaux-touring-biker_52929-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"8029\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kasteel-Chillon-treinreis-zwitserland-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8029\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kasteel-Chillon-treinreis-zwitserland-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Kasteel-Chillon-treinreis-zwitserland-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. From Interlaken to Montreux (3 hours and 15 minutes)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, you\u2019ll pass Lake Thun on your way to Zweisimmen, and from there, the GoldenPass Panoramic takes over. On the <strong>GoldenPass Panoramic<\/strong>, you\u2019ll discover rolling meadows, castles, and the picturesque Lake Geneva. You\u2019ll travel through the vineyards of Lavaux (UNESCO), past Chillon Castle, and arrive in the sophisticated town of Montreux.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. From Montreux to Zermatt (2 hours and 31 minutes)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This route takes you to the foot of the iconic Matterhorn. The train climbs 900 meters using cogwheel technology. Zermatt, a car-free village, offers excursions in the Alps year-round.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4681\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_St-Moritz_17415-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"St. Moritz: Switzerland&#039;s Most Beautiful Train Trips\" class=\"wp-image-4681\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_St-Moritz_17415-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_St-Moritz_17415-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4665\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Realp-Glacier-Express_15998-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Glacier Express: Grand Train Tour of Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-4665\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Realp-Glacier-Express_15998-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Realp-Glacier-Express_15998-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. From Zermatt to St. Moritz (7 hours and 46 minutes) <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the famous <strong>Glacier Express<\/strong>, you\u2019ll travel through the Alps toward St. Moritz, crossing 291 bridges and passing through 91 tunnels. Enjoy the rugged beauty of the Alps and stop in Chur, Switzerland\u2019s oldest city.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. From St. Moritz to Lugano (6 hours and 46 minutes) <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Bernina Express<\/strong> takes you over the Bernina Pass and past the turquoise Lago Bianco. Via Tirano in Italy, you\u2019ll reach Lugano on picturesque Lake Como. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4671\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Chur-Brambruesch_60629-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Chur Cable Car&#x2014;Switzerland Train Trip\" class=\"wp-image-4671\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Chur-Brambruesch_60629-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Chur-Brambruesch_60629-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"4678\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Lucerne-Grand-Train-Tour-of-Switzerland_66776-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Lucerne-Grand-Train-Tour-Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-4678\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Lucerne-Grand-Train-Tour-of-Switzerland_66776-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Lucerne-Grand-Train-Tour-of-Switzerland_66776-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. From Lugano to Lucerne (5 hours and 30 minutes)<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Gotthard Panorama Express<\/strong> combines train and boat travel. You\u2019ll travel from Ticino through the Reuss Valley to Fl\u00fcelen, where you\u2019ll transfer to a steam or motorboat across Lake Lucerne. This train runs from April through October. The train offers only<sup>first<\/sup> -class tickets. As an alternative, the Treno Gottardo runs year-round via the Gotthard Panorama Route to Lucerne.    <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"4670\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Bellinzona-Castelgrande_88442-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Bellinzona-Castelgrande_train trip Switzerland - Italy\" class=\"wp-image-4670\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Bellinzona-Castelgrande_88442-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Bellinzona-Castelgrande_88442-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4676\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Lugano-Lugano-Food-Wine-Tour_65057-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Lugano Rooftop Terrace - Train Trip Through Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-4676\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Lugano-Lugano-Food-Wine-Tour_65057-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Lugano-Lugano-Food-Wine-Tour_65057-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. From Lucerne to St. Gallen (2 hours and 17 minutes) <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the <strong>Voralpen-Express<\/strong>, you\u2019ll travel past the Sitter Viaduct, Switzerland\u2019s highest railway bridge. The route offers stunning views of the Alps and the picturesque town of Rapperswil. From Lake Lucerne, with the Alps in the background, you\u2019ll travel to St. Gallen. You\u2019ll pass the Sitter Viaduct, which, at 99 meters, is Switzerland\u2019s highest railway bridge.    <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4662\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Andermatt-Matterhorn-Gotthard-Railway_29823-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Gotthard Express - Andermatt-Matterhorn Swiss Train Trip\" class=\"wp-image-4662\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Andermatt-Matterhorn-Gotthard-Railway_29823-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_3x2_Andermatt-Matterhorn-Gotthard-Railway_29823-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" data-id=\"4669\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_Schaffhausen-Rhine-Falls-SBB_100382-1024x462.jpg\" alt=\"Schaffhausen&#x2013;Rhine Falls Train Trip in Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-4669\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_Schaffhausen-Rhine-Falls-SBB_100382-980x443.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ST_Schaffhausen-Rhine-Falls-SBB_100382-480x217.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. St. Gallen to Zurich (2 hours and 34 minutes) <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the shore of Lake Constance and visit the impressive Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen, Europe\u2019s largest waterfall. You\u2019ll end your journey in Zurich: the perfect way to wrap up your Swiss train trip.   <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Train Journey Through Switzerland on a Map<\/h2>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1jIOcDxOhLnFmETeOy5AQJFf-yGyI4QQ&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainable travel by train in Switzerland<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes the Grand Train Tour even more special is its commitment to sustainability.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switzerland promotes eco-friendly tourism by:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water Conservation and Waste Reduction at Train Stations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special discounts for travelers arriving by train.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numerous hiking and <a href=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/zwitserland\/tips-voor-zwitserland-fietsen\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/zwitserland\/tips-voor-zwitserland-fietsen\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">biking trails<\/a> along the railroad tracks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#eeeee8\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Tips for Your Train Trip Through Switzerland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you get to Switzerland?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the Netherlands, you can travel to Zurich in 8.5 hours with layovers in Frankfurt and Basel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also take the night train to Zurich. The Nightjet departs daily from Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Arnhem to Zurich.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can buy tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsinternational.com\/traintracker\/?tt=943_35043_464202_&amp;r=\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nsinternational.com\/traintracker\/?tt=943_35043_464202_&amp;r=\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NSInternational.nl<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Basel or Zurich, there are direct connections to other cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">  Of course, you can do the stages separately, back and forth, or in reverse. You can stop along the way and spend the night wherever you like.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tickets for the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can take the entire Grand Train Tour of Switzerland with the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swiss Travel Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-pass.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.swiss-pass.ch\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swiss Travel Pass<\/a><\/strong> , you can travel as much as you want by train, bus, and boat. Included: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free admission to more than 500 museums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 50% off mountain excursions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices start at \u20ac250 for 3 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel freely on Premium panoramic trains (excluding seat reservations and\/or surcharges).  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free use of public transportation in more than 90 cities (including boats).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The pass costs approximately \u20ac250 if you travel on consecutive days and approximately \u20ac285 if used within a month (Flex Pass).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reservations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You must make reservations in advance for the Glacier Express, the Bernina Express, and the Gotthard Panorama Express. Reservations are not required on the GoldenPass Line, but they are recommended. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click here for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/nl-be\/interesses\/thematische-reizen\/trein-bus-boot-grand-train-tour\/grand-train-tour-of-switzerland\/tickets-reservations-timetables-grand-train-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/nl-be\/interesses\/thematische-reizen\/trein-bus-boot-grand-train-tour\/grand-train-tour-of-switzerland\/tickets-reservations-timetables-grand-train-tour\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tickets and schedules for the various legs<\/a> of the tour. The Swiss Grand Train Tour also has a handy app where you can find all the information about the sights and routes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also book Switzerland\u2019s Grand Train Tour as part of various package deals that include accommodations. For example, you can complete the entire tour in 8 days. Click here to view the <a href=\"https:\/\/switzerlandtravelcentre.com\/en\/che\/booking-flex?nz-currency=CHF&amp;nz-lang=en&amp;nz-url=%2Ftravel%2Froutes%2Fgrand-train-tour-of-switzerland-das-original%3Fnz-currency%3DCHF%26nz-lang%3Den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">various package options<\/a> offered by the Swiss National Tourist Office\u2019s official partner.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Photo credits for the photos above: Swiss National Tourist Office<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Grand Train Tour of Switzerland<\/strong> offers an unforgettable travel experience filled with nature, culture, and adventure. Whether you choose a short leg of the journey or the full tour, this trip is a must for every train enthusiast and nature lover. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay Along the Route of Your Train Trip Through Switzerland<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Switzerland has many beautiful campgrounds with glamping accommodations. You\u2019ll also find plenty of sustainable B&amp;Bs. Our picks for boutique and eco-hotels along the way:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interlaken: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.victoria-jungfrau.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.victoria-jungfrau.ch\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel &amp; Spa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lucerne: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-guetsch.ch\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chateau G\u00fctsch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Montreux: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coucoumontreux.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Le Coucou Montreux<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tralalahotel.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tralala Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visp: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baxterhotel.ch\/de\/allgemein\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baxter Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zermatt: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-couronne.ch\/en\/la-couronne\/eco-friendly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Couronne<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cervo.swiss\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cervo Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St. Moritz: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monopol.ch\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Art Boutique Hotel Monopol<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tirano, Italy: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtdiclement.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curt di Clement Eco Mobility Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4724\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tralala-hotel-Montreux-Zwitserland-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Tralala Hotel Montreux - Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-4724\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tralala-hotel-Montreux-Zwitserland-980x654.webp 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Tralala-hotel-Montreux-Zwitserland-480x320.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" data-id=\"4723\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Victoria-Jungfrau-Grand-Hotel-Spa.jpg\" alt=\"Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel &amp; Spa\" class=\"wp-image-4723\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Victoria-Jungfrau-Grand-Hotel-Spa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Victoria-Jungfrau-Grand-Hotel-Spa-980x688.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Victoria-Jungfrau-Grand-Hotel-Spa-480x337.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-couronne.ch\/en\/la-couronne\/eco-friendly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" data-id=\"4722\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/csm_4-sterne-hotel-zermatt-mit-matterhorn-blick-0196_5c78b884d0-1024x742.webp\" alt=\"hotel-la-couronne-zermatt-matterhorn-view\" class=\"wp-image-4722\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/csm_4-sterne-hotel-zermatt-mit-matterhorn-blick-0196_5c78b884d0-1024x742.webp 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/csm_4-sterne-hotel-zermatt-mit-matterhorn-blick-0196_5c78b884d0-980x711.webp 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/csm_4-sterne-hotel-zermatt-mit-matterhorn-blick-0196_5c78b884d0-480x348.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateau-guetsch.ch\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4720\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Chateau-Gutsch-Luzern.jpeg\" alt=\"Hotel Chateau G&#xFC;tsch - Lucerne\" class=\"wp-image-4720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Chateau-Gutsch-Luzern.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Chateau-Gutsch-Luzern-980x654.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Chateau-Gutsch-Luzern-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtdiclement.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4719\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Curt-di-Clement-eco-mobility-hotel-Tirano-Italie-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Curt di Clement - Eco Mobility Hotel - Tirano - Italy\" class=\"wp-image-4719\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Curt-di-Clement-eco-mobility-hotel-Tirano-Italie-980x653.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Curt-di-Clement-eco-mobility-hotel-Tirano-Italie-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coucoumontreux.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4718\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Coucou_montreux_zwitserland-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Coucou_montreux_Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-4718\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Coucou_montreux_zwitserland-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Coucou_montreux_zwitserland-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"4717\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cervo-hotel-Zermatt-Zwitserland-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cervo Hotel - Zermatt - Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-4717\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cervo-hotel-Zermatt-Zwitserland-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Cervo-hotel-Zermatt-Zwitserland-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" data-id=\"4716\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Baxter-hotel-Visp-Zwitserland-1024x529.jpeg\" alt=\"Baxter Hotel - Visp - Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-4716\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Baxter-hotel-Visp-Zwitserland-980x506.jpeg 980w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Baxter-hotel-Visp-Zwitserland-480x248.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"454\" data-id=\"4715\" src=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Art-boutique-hotel-Monopol-St.-Moritz.jpeg\" alt=\"Monopol St. Moritz Art Boutique Hotel \" class=\"wp-image-4715\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Art-boutique-hotel-Monopol-St.-Moritz.jpeg 680w, https:\/\/naturetravellab.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Art-boutique-hotel-Monopol-St.-Moritz-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 680px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Most Beautiful Train Journey Through Switzerland: The Grand Train Tour Switzerland is the land of spectacular mountains, crystal-clear lakes, and charming villages. But did you know that you can explore this beautiful landscape in the most relaxing and sustainable way possible? 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