Board Europe’s highest, steepest and most panoramic railways on a luxury Switzerland train tour
The incredibly scenic country of Switzerland offers some of the best luxury train travel in Europe – and perhaps the world. Much more than just transport, panoramic trains in Switzerland are a low impact way to discover the country – and its breathtaking panoramic views – at a slower pace.
The country’s iconic railways weave through impossible mountain terrain with precision engineering, crossing spectacular viaducts and traversing bridges and tunnels, linking Alpine villages, resorts and cities, while you sit back in comfort.
Your bespoke grand tour of Switzerland will be seamless, with our experts taking care of all the finer details. Visit Gstaad and Ticino, or Zermatt and St. Moritz, choosing a luxury seat or private compartment and with transfers, experiences and the best luxury accommodation woven into your itinerary. Outdoor activities personalised to you can added to any rail tour, whether that’s tackling a glacier hike or taking a gentle stroll in Alpine scenery, enjoying a private city tour, or visiting a local wine producer. Ask your travel designer to include a stop at Jungfraujoch glacial pass, home to Europe’s highest railway station and one of the world’s highest astronomical observatories.
Our example trips showcase a range of authentic, captivating and beautiful Swiss locations, and the panoramic Glacier Express, Jungfrau train, Gornergrat Railway and Bernina Express which link them.
Highlights
Cross 196 bridges and traverse 55 tunnels on the Bernina Express from St Moritz to Tirano
Depart Zermatt on the Gornergrat railway for sweeping views of the Matterhorn and Southwestern Switzerland
Sip champagne in prestige class on the GoldenPass train from Gstaad to Lake Geneva
Stop at Jungfraujoch, the world’s highest railway station
Explore Italian-speaking Ticino and its rustic villages
First class (called “Excellence” or “Prestige” on some Swiss trains) comes with thoughtful upgrades, including at-seat dining, heated seats and guaranteed window seats. Leave the planning to us and you can rest assured you’re in the best seats – or private compartment – so you can relax and enjoy the views.

Kirsty Brand
Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Switzerland
Why book with Jacada?

Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
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Where to go

Gstaad
In the Alpine village of Gstaad, high-end hospitality and Swiss mountain traditions happily coexist – 300-year-old weathered timber barns stand adjacent to elegant hotels like Le Grand Bellevue and The Alpina.
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St. Moritz
An unusual microclimate of over 300 days of sunshine annually defines St. Moritz. The original Alpine playground, with world-class winter sports and stunning summer mountain trails.
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South Western Switzerland
The unmistakable peak of the Matterhorn provides both backdrop and identity to car-free Zermatt in South Western Switzerland, where the Gornergrat railway has carried visitors up to panoramic viewpoints since 1898.
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Ticino
Vineyards terrace the south-facing slopes above Lake Maggiore in the Italian-speaking region of Ticino. Jewel blue lakes and forested mountains define this warm, southernmost canton of Switzerland.
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When to visit

Hiking in the Alps
April–September

High altitude snow
December–April

Bernina Express open-air observation car
July–September

Dramatic Fall colours
September–November
Switzerland Travel Guides
Plan your trip to Switzerland
Whatever you want from your Switzerland train tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.


Plan with peace of mind
When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.
If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.