From rotating cable cars to steam trains: Experience all of Switzerland with these classic journeys

🌎 Explore Switzerland off the beaten path with some of these immersive journeys taking you from dramatic Alps to peaceful valleys and lush meadows.

Switzerland is one of Europe’s most beloved destinations, with dramatic Alpine landscapes, picturesque towns, lush valleys and peaceful meadows. 

Travellers can bike, hike, swim, kayak and canyon in summer, and ski, toboggan and snowboard in winter, among other things, making Switzerland a true year-round holiday spot. 

But how well do you really know the country and all it offers? For a more immersive holiday, pick some of these classic journeys on your next trip to Switzerland. 

✅ Travel from Zermatt to St. Moritz on the world’s slowest express train

The Glacier Express, widely known as the slowest express train in the world, takes you on an iconic Alpine journey from St. Moritz to Zermatt. The journey lasts about eight hours and covers 400 kilometres, with a scenic route through the Swiss Alps, with stunning views of valleys, mountains and picturesque villages. 

The train has three classes: second class, first class and Excellence class. Passengers can travel in style with comfortable seats, digital infotainment, pre-ordered meals and audio guides. The Excellence class offers champagne, a welcome aperitif platter, a seasonal and regional 5-course menu, lounge seating with guaranteed window seats and a concierge, among other facilities. 

Some of the stops on the Glacier Express include Andermatt, the Oberalp Pass, the Rhine Gorge, the Disentis Monastery and the Landwasser Viaduct, with the journey including 291 bridges and 91 tunnels. Make sure you reserve your seats and keep in mind that the train service does not run between mid-October and early December.