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Excursions by Rail   

2012 Rates Prices are in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.

Interlaken
Schynige Platte
Schilthorn (James Bond Mountain)
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

Lucerne
Mount Pilatus: Golden Round Trip
Mount Pilatus: Winter
Mount Rigi
Mount Titlis
  Montreux
Chocolate Train

St Moritz

Bernina Express

Zermatt
Gornergrat
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Rothorn Paradise

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Excursions by Rail

Interlaken

Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe

This unique round-trip by modern cogwheel railway takes you first to Kleine Scheidegg, altitude 2061 metres, at the foot of the notorious Eiger North Wall. From here the Jungfrau Railway climbs to the station at Eigergletscher, well-known for its mountain restaurant and polar dog kennels. The trip continues through the Eiger tunnel to the stations at Eigerwand and Eismeer, with a five minute halt at each. Arrive on the Jungfraujoch, in the heart of a glorious glacier world on the very roof of Europe! The Great Aletsch Glacier, at 22 km the longest ice-stream in the Alps, begins on the Jungfraujoch.
Jungfrau VIP PASS with 3 days unlimited travel is also available.

Schynige Platte

From Interlaken Ost to the neighbooring village of Wilderswil. Then by cogwheel railway up to the Schynige Platte, with its unique Alpine Garden and views of the towering trio of the Jungfrau, Monach
and Eiger.

Schilthorn (James Bond Mountain)

Start your excursion to Schilthorn – Piz Gloria the “James Bond mountain”. First you take the train from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen and then a short bus trip takes you to Stechelberg from where you take the aerial cable car (via Mürren and Birg) to the top of Schilthorn – Piz Gloria at 2970 m. Enjoy the beautiful view of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau (UNESCO World Heritage) and on more than 200 other summits, innumerable glaciers and lakes from the big terrace. Or experience a breathtaking 360° panorama from the revolving restaurant Piz Gloria. While enjoying a drink or a delicious meal your view extends from the Titlis, along Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau to Mont Blanc and to the Black Forest.

Lucerne

Mount Pilatus: Golden Round Trip

From Lucerne you board the boat to Alpnachstad and from there the steepest cogwheel train in the world takes you up to Mount Pilatus at 2132m. On the way back you take the cable car/gondola down to Kriens and further by bus back to Lucerne.

Mount Pilatus: Winter

Enjoy a spectacular trip to Mount Pilatus (2132m/7000ft). From Lucerne you board the boat to Alpnachstad and then the steepest cogwheel train in the world takes you up to Mount Pilatus. On the way back you take the cable car/gondola down to Kriens and further by bus back to Lucerne.

Mount Rigi

Take the public train to Arth-Goldau. From the station of Mt. Rigi-Railways you go further on with the cogwheel train up to Rigi Kulm (1800m). From the summit you can have a breath-taking 360 degrees panoramic view of the Alps, looking out over 13 lakes and across all central Switzerland as far as Germany and France. The mountain boasts more than 100 kilometres of hiking paths and footpaths. In the late afternoon you descend from Mt. Rigi by cogwheel train to Rigi Kaltbad and further by aerial cable-car to Weggis (or continue by cogwheel train to Vitznau) from where you board the boat and enjoy a cruise back to Lucerne.

Mount Titlis

From Lucerne the train takes you to the mountain monestry village Engelberg where you board a gondola which takes you up to the Trübsee. You continue your trip by another gondola to Stand and finally the first revolving Titlis Rotair cablecar takes you up to Mount Titlis. For a spectacular, close-up insight into a glacier, visit the glacier cave and ride the Ice Flyer chairlift.

Montreux

Chocolate Train - Montreux to Broc

Ride in first-class comfort in a “Belle Epoque” Pullman car, vintage 1915 and/or the modern panorama car affording stunning views of the vineyards surrounding Montreux and medieval Gruyères. Depart Montreux on the Swiss Riviera, ascend to Gruyères, home of the Gruyère cheese, and eventually continue to Broc, where the chocolate factory is located.

St. Moritz
Bernina Express

The famous Bernina Express (coach) to Tirano (Italy). From there by train over the Mount Bernina to St. Moritz. This exciting trip takes you through three cultures from palm trees across regions of eternal snow to the valley of the young Rhine.

Zermatt
Gornergrat

Ride the nostalgic rack-railway to the Gornergrat with wildlifespotting; a visit to the observatory or a ride on the highest cable-car in Europe to the Klein Matterhorn, a panoramic platform at 3,885 m above sea-level - great day in the Alps.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Depart on an excursion to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise - Europe's highest mountain lift with the most fascinating and highest glacial palace in the world - at 3883m. Experience the mystical world below the perennial ice, with its ice sculptures and displays about glaciers, geology and the wine in Zermatt. Round off this excursion with a visit to the highest viewing platform in Europe the Matterhorn glacier paradise.

Rothorn Paradise

From here, you can see the Matterhorn from its most beautiful side. There's plenty to see here: the mountains stretch before you, from the Dufourspitze to the Weisshorn, and, right in the middle, the Matterhorn. You can also find themed paths about marmots (woodchucks), alpine flora and the mountain world of Zermatt. While on the way to the Rothorn in the winter, you can also stop off at the Sunnegga.



 

Dates and Rates

Prices are starting from, per person.

Excursions by Rail
Prices From
1st Class 2nd Class
Interlaken    
Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe:
Interlaken Ost to Jungfraujoch via Lauterbrunn/Grindelwald
283 266
Jungfrau VIP PASS
3 days unlimited travel
236 -
Schynige Platte
Operation dates:
98 92
Glacier 3000
Day excursion - Ticket & Voucher
Valid daily 17 May - 21 Oct 12
294 236
James Bond Mountain Schilthorn
Operation dates:
1-22 Apr 12, 28 Apr - 11 Nov 12,
08 Dec 12 - 31 Mar 13
180 168
Lucerne    
Summer: Mount Pilatus: Golden Round Trip
Incl. boat, cogwheel train, gondolas plus bus
Operation dates: 01 May - 31 Oct 11
153 135
Winter: Mount Pilatus
by bus plus gondolas via Kriens
Operation dates: 21 Nov 11 - 31 Mar 12
153 135
Mount Rigi
Incl. boat to Vitznau plus cogwheel train
Operation dates: 01 Apr 12 - 31 Mar 13
177 149

Mount Titlis
Ice Flyer Chair lift to the Titlis Glacier Park
Operation dates: 01 Apr - 09 Nov 12,
22 Nov 12 - 31 Mar 13

231 202
Montreux    
Chocolate Train: Montreux to Broc
Seat reservations + ticket
Departs Mon, Wed & Thu:
1May -30Jun 12, 1 Sep - 31 Oct 12
Departs Daily: 1 Jul - Aug 12.
139 -
Glacier 3000
Day excursion - Ticket & Voucher
Daily: 1 Apr - 23 Sep 12, 3 Nov 12 - 31 Mar 13
149 169
St Moritz    
Bernina Express
St. Moritz - Tirano (Italy) - St. Moritz
Operation dates: 01 Apr 12 - 31 Mar 13
186 135
Zermatt    
Gornergrat
Operation dates: 01 Apr 11 - 31 Mar 12
- 112
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
Operation dates:
01 Apr-10 May 12, 16May-1 Nov 12,
14 Nov 12 - 31 Mar 13
- 138
Prices are in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.
1/2 fare applies when a passenger travels with a valid Swiss card.
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