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Journey through Switzerland on the iconic Glacier Express, passing stunning landscapes and historic landmarks. Enjoy scenic stops in St Moritz, Zermatt, and Lucerne, with walks near the Matterhorn and time in the Engadine Valley. Stay in charming, hand-picked hotels throughout your trip.
The Glacier Express | Spend a full day on board this spectacular train. Matterhorn walking | Follow easy trails close to Zermatt’s iconic mountain. Historic Lucerne | Explore the pretty streets and landmark bridges of the Old Town. Alpine contrasts | Daily doses of Switzerland’s diverse beauty – from peaks to pastures. Explore by boat | Enjoy optional boat trips across Lake Lucerne. |
Beneath the towering, jagged peaks for which it’s known, the landscape is a patchwork of lush alpine pastures, traditional villages with flower-bedecked chalets, rolling green hills, and shady forests. Visit from mid-June to mid-July, when the region’s meadows display impressive arrays of colourful wildflowers.
Beneath the towering, jagged peaks for which it’s known, the landscape is a patchwork of lush alpine pastures, traditional villages with flower-bedecked chalets, rolling green hills, and shady forests. Visit from mid-June to mid-July, when the region’s meadows show off their impressive displays of colourful wildflowers. If you’re interested in our Wildflower holiday, be quick—this sought-after holiday only runs for 2 weeks a year!
Set in the valley just below the Oeschinensee (an exquisite, icy-blue lake surrounded by rugged peaks) nestles the welcoming Belle Epoque Hotel Victoria in Kandersteg. Scenic views open before you from the light and airy bedrooms (and from the panoramic indoor swimming pool!), and the on-site sauna is ideal for soothing your muscles after a day walking one of the nearby trails or experimenting with winter sports.
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"For me, there is nothing like the scenery in the Swiss Alps. No two days are the same - even on the same route - as the weather is such an important factor. While clear blue skies and long uninterrupted views are great, moody skies add their own drama." - Rebecca Bruce, Travel Expert |
Set in the charming village of Guarda (known for its pastel murals and pretty, stone houses) in the Engadine Valley, Hotel Meisser offers a cosy base for winter-walking enthusiasts. After a day exploring the many surrounding trails, the nearby spa town of Scuol, or the glamourous St Moritz, returning to the old-world charm and refined, relaxed atmosphere of the hotel makes for perfect escapism and tranquillity.
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One of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, the Glacier Express is at its most magical in the winter months – and most dramatic. Silent forests and traditional villages dusted in snow dot the landscape, majestic peaks rising around them in stark contrast. The almost-otherworldly scenery stands out more in the cold light, particularly as you make your thrilling ascent up the 2,044-metre Oberalp Pass – the highest point of the journey.
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Rugged peaks tower over lush mountain pastures and verdant valleys as you embark on a walking and rail adventure through the Swiss Alps, including a full day on board the famous Glacier Express. The clear summer days offer spectacular vistas throughout the region, particularly as you near the Matterhorn, and the ancient beauty and warm tones of historic Lucerne in the sun balance the cool blue hues of its eponymous lake.
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