Travel scenic Switzerland with Eurail

To travel by train in Switzerland is a breathtaking experience. 
Your Eurail Pass allows you to discover a country that’s abundant in adventure, history, natural beauty and great food! The spectacular Swiss Alps are the most awe-inspiring sight in Switzerland, as are the massive glaciers, rock formations and thundering waterfalls.

High-speed train through Swiss mountains

Cities in Switzerland you shouldn't miss

The capital city of Bern boasts an historic city center that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its excellent quality of life, this bustling city is also dotted with funky boutiques, great bars and a vibrant nightlife. Geneva with its beautiful lake and Switzerland’s largest city Zürich are great train destinations. For an authentic taste of Switzerland, include the charming little town of Chur in your Eurail Pass train adventure.

Ten things to experience in Switzerland

Klein Matterhorn Aerial Tramway

Don’t even think about it if you’re scared of heights. Europe’s highest aerial cable car (reaching heights of nearly 13,000 feet) takes you up Little Matterhorn for a breathtaking adventure. The ski run back down is one of the longest in Europe.

Glacier Express

This is Switzerland train travel unlike any other. Breathtaking Alpine scenery abounds on this amazing rail journey between St. Moritz and  Zermatt.

Zürcher Schauspielhaus

Love theatre? This is one of the best German-speaking theatres in all of Switzerland.

Swiss lakes

Take a cruise or ferry trip on one of the many lovely lakes in Switzerland. From Lake Zürich and Lake Geneva, to Lake Constance and Vierwaltstättersee, it’s a great way to spend the day. Your Eurail Pass entitles you to attractive discounts with several Swiss ferry companies.

Basler Fasnacht

This carnival celebration in Basel boasts three days of masked parties and costumed parades.

Engelberg

Get ready for skiing, skiing and more skiing at this popular ski resort. It’s also home to the world’s first revolving cable car, providing stunning views from atop the grandest lookout-point in central Switzerland.

Montreux International Jazz Festival

The world's greatest jazz, blues and R&B artists gather here every July in Montreux, on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Swiss chocolate

It would be a shame to end your Switzerland train travel adventure without tasting the finest chocolate in the world. One great place to experience chocolate is at the Lindt factory, just outside Zurich. It features tours and unlimited tastings.

Graubünden health resorts

Arosa, Davos, Klosters and St. Moritz are all world-renowned climatic health resorts.

Trummelbach Falls

The world’s largest subterranean waterfalls are a definite must see. You  can experience these 10 breathtaking falls in Lauterbrunnen Valley, near Interlaken.

When to travel to Switzerland

Summer is the height of tourist season, so expect crowds and higher prices. June is an excellent time to visit, followed by September or October. Switzerland in wintertime is an excellent choice if you enjoy winter sports.

Events

  • Zürich Theatre Spectacle
    One of the top cultural summer events in Zürich, the Theatre Spectacle is a festival for new and cutting edge performances.
  • International Tree and Lights Festival
    This annual winter festival in Geneva invites artists from all over Europe to decorate trees in prominent positions around the city centre
  • Grindelwald Yodelling Festival (Bernese Oberland)
    In July people meet in this small town under the open sky to hear these sounds so typical to Switzerland.

More information about Switzerland

 

Eurail Passes for Switzerland