Build your itinerary around a few memorable bases, with time to enjoy the places between them.
Start with the old town and lakefront, then plan a separate day for a mountain outing. Luzern station is a convenient arrival point. Compare national passes if you are continuing to other regions.
Station to look for: Luzern.
Plan your stay in Lucerne →
Use Interlaken as a base for the Bernese Oberland. Check which station is most convenient for your accommodation and next departure. Compare the regional pass with national options when most of your holiday is here.
Station to look for: Interlaken Ost and Interlaken West.
Plan your stay in Interlaken →
Give the village more than a brief stop between trains. Arriving the day before a Glacier Express departure makes a relaxed start. Plan mountain excursions separately and check weather, coverage and operating information.
Station to look for: Zermatt.
Plan your stay in Zermatt →