Zurich - Lucerne - Interlaken - Jungfraujoch - Montreux - Geneva
The GoldenPass Line is one of the most picturesque panoramic train lines in Switzerland. It links Lucerne, situated at the scenic lake which bears its name, in the historic heart of Switzerland with Lake Geneva and the famous city of Montreux at the so called Riviera, a relatively mild climate area that even has palm trees. Both, Lucerne and Montreux have convenient direct train connections to Zurich and Geneva and their airports.
The central highlight of the route is Interlaken in the heart of the Bernese Oberland with the famous mountain peaks Eiger, Mönch und Jungfrau. From here the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe can be visited.
This tour shows you Switzerland at its best with historic cities, great landscapes and passing 8 scenic lakes! You get to see the glacier covered peaks and visit the highest railway station in Europe.
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Itinerary / Route map
4 days / 3 nights
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Day 1 |
Individual arrival
Train trip from Swiss airport (Zurich / Basel) to Lucerne.
Explore the beautiful city Lucerne with the historic district, the Chapel Bridge and the Lion Monument. The city is beautifully located on the Lake Lucerne and therefore a boat cruise in the afternoon is highly recommended.
Overnight in Lucerne
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Day 2 |
Lucerne - Interlaken and excursion Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe
Enjoy the first part of the GoldenPass Line in the new fully airconditioned panoramic train. A restaurant car is located in the middle of the train for hot and cold meals, beverages and snacks.
Upon arrival in Interlaken a change of trains will takes you up to a unique, high-alpine glacier world. Aboard the legendary Jungfrau Railway you rach Europe's highest altitude railway station (3454 m).
Attractions: Sphinx Terrace, Ice Palace, Alpine Sensation round tour, Plateau with walks in the eternal snow (glacier).
Overnight in Interlaken
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Interlaken - Montreux
The second part of the GoldenPass Line winds through the lovely Simmental valley, well known for it's Swiss cows that give rich and creamy milk for cheese and chocolate! Then you will pass the famous resort town of Gstaad and finally a breathtaking view of Lake Geneva welcomes you to the "Romandie" the french speaking part of Switzerland.
Montreux brilliantly situated on the lakefront called the "Riviera" is well known for its Jazz Festival and famous artists that have either lived here or visited the town. Amongst them, Charlie Chaplin and Freddy Mercury.
Overnight in Montreux
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Day 4 |
Individual departure
Train trip to Swiss airport (Zurich / Basel / Geneva) or continue your stay in Switzerland at your own request.
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Whole tour is by 1st class rail
Extension with additional nights possible
The tour can be made in both directions
For further excursions by train, mountain railway, boat or bus you receive 50 % discount
Season: all year |
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Goldenpass Line
The connection between the cities of Lucerne, Interlaken and Montreux
The GoldenPass Line is one of the most picturesque train routes in Switzerland. It links the Vaud Riviera to Lake Lucerne, which is the historic heart of Switzerland. It has direct connections to both Geneva and Zurich airports.
From Montreux to Lucerne in a panoramic coach. Three railway lines will take you from Lake Geneva towards the Alpine summits and then on down to Lake Lucerne, the birthplace of Switzerland. Two languages, three worlds, six lakes, one line: That’s the GoldenPass Line. In Montreux, palm trees and southern ambience still prevail along the "Swiss Riviera". A French atmosphere peppers the air. The golden panorama train squeezes through vineyards and gardens on its ascent, one last glimpse back at Lake Geneva, a tunnel; then black fir trees, fast-flowing streams, soon green pastures with grazing cows as well. Cosy chalets in the valley and on the slopes, above them peaks crowned with crags: the Saanenland, then the Simmen Valley. A change of trains in Zweisimmen and Lake Thun soon comes into view. You are travelling to Interlaken; the train, which waits here, wishes to acquaint you with Lake Brienz and the Giessbach waterfalls near Brienz, before moving on. From Meiringen onwards it starts to climb uphill, onto the Brünig Pass, and from there down to central Switzerland. Once again, mountain air, pastures, cows. There’s still Lake Lungern and Lake Sarnen to see on your descent, and then Lake Alpnach. You have reached the very heart of Switzerland. Lake Lucerne already awaits you after the short tunnel. Lucerne is just around the corner. You have arrived at the terminus of the GoldenPass Line.
Prices
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Price 4 days / 3 nights
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| Hotel category |
Double room |
Single room |
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April - Oct |
Nov - March |
April - Oct |
Nov - March |
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Price per Person in Swiss Francs |
Price per Person in Swiss Francs |
| Standard hotels |
935.00 |
840.00 |
1045.00 |
940.00 |
| First class hotels |
1140.00 |
1030.00 |
1410.00 |
1270.00 |
| Deluxe hotels |
1570.00 |
1415.00 |
2290.00 |
2060.00 |
| Children price and 2nd class rail on request |
| Valid until 31.12.2016 |
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Price 4 days / 3 nights
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| Hotel category |
Double room |
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April - Oct
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Nov - March |
| Standard |
935.00 |
840.00 |
| First class |
1,140.00 |
1,030.00 |
| Deluxe |
1,570.00 |
1,415.00 |
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| Hotel category |
Single room |
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April - Oct |
Nov - March |
| Standard |
1,045.00 |
940.00 |
| First class |
1,410.00 |
1,270.00 |
| Deluxe |
2,290.00 |
2,060.00 |
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| Price per Person in Swiss Francs |
| Children price and 2nd class rail on request |
| Valid until 31.12.2016 |
The prices are per person. They include the following:
- All rail travel in 1st class (except where only one class is offered) on the described itinerary from/to Swiss airport (Zurich / Basel / Geneva)
- All overnights in carefully selected hotels, Swiss breakfast buffet included
- Excursion Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe
- Seat reservations in the panorama trains
- Full documentation with itinerary and detailed time table with your train connections clearly marked and exact directions to the hotels
- 50% reduction on further excursions by train, bus, boat and cable car in the entire country
- All taxes
- The travel documents with the detailed itinerary can be obtained at the counter of the Swiss Rail Center at the airport of your arrival, or at the reception of the first hotel of your trip. Upon request, the travel documents can be delivered to your home address by special registered mail or courier service (additional cost depending on shipping method)
In case of payment in Euro (not possible when using credit card) the actual published exchange rate will be used (prices in Swiss Francs are binding).
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