Glacier Express Winter Magic

February 2023

5 days from £1,295pp

Embark on a memorable journey through a magical winter wonderland on the enchanting Glacier Express. Slowly wind through the heart of the snowy Swiss Alps, join a cogwheel railway up Mount Rigi and enjoy a cruise on glistening Lake Thun.

A mesmerising journey on the GoldenPass Line to Lucerne
Journey on the Glacier Express from Chur to Brig
Visits to the beautiful Mount Rigi
Visit the magical Swiss capital of Bern
Enjoy the unforgettable cruise on Lake Thun

Escape to a winter wonderland and travel through Switzerland’s alpine setting at the most magical time of the year. The Glacier Express is the slowest train of its kind, carving a spectacular route through the heart of the Swiss Alps, as it travel from Chur to Brig. Enjoy unforgettable views of mountain peaks and skylines, steep ravines and picturesque villages - made only more enchanting when the snow has fallen. With accommodation in the resort of Interlaken, you can relax amidst the magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Eiger, the Jungfrau and the Mönch. Winter in Switzerland is breathtakingly beautiful and an experience you certainly don’t want to miss.

Day 1: London – Interlaken
We journey from London to Paris by Eurostar, followed by our onward connection to join the high-speed train to Strasbourg and onward train to Interlaken, Switzerland. We check in at our hotel for a relaxing evening.
Day 2: Lucerne via GoldenPass Line – Mount Rigi
Today we travel along a section of the GoldenPass Line to Lucerne, where colourful pitched roof buildings perch on the edge of a blue lake, framed by a magnificent mountain range. After some free time we take the train to nearby Arth Goldau and then join the cogwheel railway up Mount Rigi for breathtaking panoramic views across the Alps and of Lake Lucerne below.
Day 3: Glacier Express
This morning we travel by rail to Chur and join the Glacier Express for a memorable journey along the broad valley before we climb through pasture and woodland. The train then spirals its way towards the Oberalp Pass, the highest point of the route at 2,033 metres, before descending to the Rhône valley and stopping at Brig. We continue by rail, returning to Interlaken in the early evening.
Day 4: Bern – Lake Thun Cruise
The capital of Switzerland, Bern, is our destination this morning. This charming city is perfectly preserved, with many fountains, facades, narrow streets and ancient towers. Traffic is kept out of the old town, so it’s a delight to explore with the added beauty of the Aare river and surrounding mountains. In the afternoon you can enjoy dramatic scenery with a cruise on Lake Thun, whose deep blue waters are framed by quaint villages and historic castles, right up to the peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Day 5: Interlaken – London
We depart in the morning, retracing our route to Paris where our Eurostar connection returns us to London.

Travel by Eurostar

Step aboard Eurostar at London St Pancras for a fast and comfortable journey to mainland Europe. You can even upgrade your reserved seat to Standard Premier – speak to our Holiday Advisors for more information. On arrival in Paris, Lille or Brussels, you will then join connecting services for your onward journey.

For those travelling from further afield, you can also book overnight accommodation in London, before and after your holiday. Speak to our Holiday Advisors for more information.

Meet us at our hotel

If you would like to make your own travel arrangements, you can meet us at our hotel. This package will not include flights or transfers. Please contact our friendly Holiday Advisors who will be happy to help, assist with travel information and advise you of our ‘meet us there’ holiday discounts.

This superior 3 star hotel is located on the famous high street, Höheweg, which is an ideal position close to the railway station and within easy walking distance of the town. There are also three restaurants and you can relax with a drink in the bar and lounge area.