Switzerland’s Iconic Peaks: Lucerne, Zermatt & the Glacier Express
Switzerland · Zurich · Lucerne +2
See Switzerland’s defining mountain landscapes through a route designed for first-time visitors. Begin among Lucerne’s medieval streets before ascending to the glacier world of Mount Titlis. Continue aboard the Lucerne–Interlaken Express and travel into car-free Zermatt beneath the Matterhorn, with a full day for the Gornergrat railway and Riffelsee. The journey back to Zurich includes the celebrated Zermatt–Chur section of the Glacier Express, combining high valleys, viaducts and deep gorges in one panoramic ride. A Swiss Travel Pass can cover the principal intercity journeys and the Glacier Express base fare, while Titlis and Gornergrat generally receive a 50% reduction. The Glacier Express still requires a separately paid seat reservation.
A Glimpse of Your Journey
- ✦Matterhorn views from the Gornergrat railway and Riffelsee
- ✦Mount Titlis glacier journey aboard the rotating TITLIS Rotair cable car
- ✦Scenic travel on the Lucerne–Interlaken Express
- ✦Glacier Express journey from Zermatt through the Alps to Chur
- ✦Lucerne and Zurich old towns, connected entirely by public transport
Itinerary & Route
Arrive at Zurich Airport and take the direct train to Lucerne. After checking in, begin with the timber Chapel Bridge and its landmark water tower, then wander through the painted façades and cobbled squares of the Old Town. Continue to the Lion Monument, carved into a sandstone cliff in memory of the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. Spend the evening beside the Reuss River, where the old city meets the lake.
Arrive at Zurich Airport and take the direct train to Lucerne. After checking in, begin with the timber Chapel Bridge and its landmark water tower, then wander through the painted façades and cobbled squares of the Old Town. Continue to the Lion Monument, carved into a sandstone cliff in memory of the Swiss Guards who died during the French Revolution. Spend the evening beside the Reuss River, where the old city meets the lake.
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