Swiss roll: a scenic tour of Switzerland by train

The best way to explore the country’s fabulous valleys and vistas is with a choose-your-own-adventure rail passSwitzerland isn’t expensive, it’s just very exclusive,” joked our tour guide as we walked along the paved path by the shore of Lake Lucerne. The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – or GTToS for aficionados – certainly has the feel of an epic journey, complete with trains and boats offering panoramic views of its mountains, valleys and lakes.The GTToS takes in 1,280km of sights, many of them Unesco world heritage sites, such as the Swiss Alps of Jungfrau-Aletsch, the Matterhorn and the crystal clear waters of Lake Thun. The route is very flexible – you can hop on and off as you go. Continue reading...

Mar 16, 2025 - 13:28

Swiss roll: a scenic tour of Switzerland by train

The best way to explore the country’s fabulous valleys and vistas is with a choose-your-own-adventure rail pass

Switzerland isn’t expensive, it’s just very exclusive,” joked our tour guide as we walked along the paved path by the shore of Lake Lucerne. The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – or GTToS for aficionados – certainly has the feel of an epic journey, complete with trains and boats offering panoramic views of its mountains, valleys and lakes.

The GTToS takes in 1,280km of sights, many of them Unesco world heritage sites, such as the Swiss Alps of Jungfrau-Aletsch, the Matterhorn and the crystal clear waters of Lake Thun. The route is very flexible – you can hop on and off as you go. Continue reading...