Switzerland is high on the wishlist of many Eurail travelers. Scenic rail routes, charming cities and of course the impressive Alps make this country a destination not to miss.
Read all about the tourist highlights of Switzerland, the Swiss railway network and the Extra Pass Benefits in Switzerland.
Eurail Passes for Switzerland:
Switzerland is the rooftop of Europe and it’s Alpine glaciers are the source of the great rivers Rhine and Rhône. The scenery is incredible and everywhere you look you are reminded of a postcard you’ve seen somewhere before. The country also has 4 cities of equal tourist allure, Geneva, Zurich, Lausanne and Bern. All of these should not be missed on your trip to the country also known as ‘the crossroads of Europe’.
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Switzerland is renowned for it’s numerous scenic train routes that pass by Alpine peaks and mountain lakes. The trains, operated by the Swiss Federal Railway, are comfortable and clean. Reserving a seat on one of the scenic routes is necessary. One of the routes, the Golden Pass Line, passes the country’s greatest lakes and mountains and is also called ‘Switzerland in a nutshell’.
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If your Eurail Pass is valid in Switzerland you’re entitled to attractive extra benefits. These benefits include free sailings on regular boat services on the lakes of Geneva, Luzern, Thun, Brienz, Zurich, Neuchâtel, Biel and Murten and discounts on cablecar rides.
All Pass Benefits in Switzerland
