Magical Train Journeys in Switzerland - Episode Guide

From picturesque Lake Lucerne, the Gotthard Panorama Express travels south through the historic old tunnel in the Gotthard massif. On its way to Lugano at the border to Italy, the panorama train offers impressive views of the sun-drenched villages and landscapes of Ticino.

This trip is all about water and wine. Along some of the most beautiful Swiss lakes, the train passes through arguably the most beautiful vineyards in Switzerland. And you don't even have to miss out on a boat ride on this very special trip. 

The Glacier Express is called the 'slowest express train in the world'. The journey takes eight hours from one exclusive winter venue to the other: The Zermatt - St.Moritz route leads from the foot of the Matterhorn over almost 300 bridges and 90 tunnels through the spectacular Rhine Gorge to the Engadine.

From the land of the three lakes, the train travels south through idyllic Lavaux, Switzerland's best-known wine region, to the international metropolis of Geneva. This trip is all about water and wine.

The Bernina Express in particular offers one of the most impressive alpine crossings on rails. The Bernina Express connects north and south and runs from St. Moritz to Tirano in Italy. Passing glaciers, mountains, and lakes, the train climbs to 2253 meters and is one of the most beautiful and spectacular Alpine crossings on rails.

From the rolling hills of Appenzellerland across Lake Zurich to vibrant Lucerne, the journey with the Voralpenexpress offers unique panoramas on its way from the east to central Switzerland and an insight into the historic architecture of the Swiss railroad pioneers.