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explore its landscapes. From the Glacier Express, which glides through 91 tunnels to the Bernina Express, which chugs into Italy and paddle steamers that bob across Lake Geneva, every journey is an experience. And with just one ticket, the Swiss Travel Pass, clients can traverse alpine peaks, serene lakes and chocolate- box towns in the most sustainable, versatile and scenic way possible.
ON TRACK For those seeking majestic mountain scenery, Switzerland’s panoramic train routes offer unmatched vistas. The Bernina Express takes passengers from icy landscapes to swaying palm trees, traversing the Unesco-listed Rhaetian Railway. Switzerland’s scenery shouldn’t be rushed past, which is why The Glacier Express, the world’s slowest express train, is ideal. It crosses 291 bridges on its eight-hour journey from St Moritz to Zermatt. Meanwhile, the GoldenPass Express connects Interlaken and Montreux, offering uninterrupted views of the Swiss countryside, from the towering Eiger to the hillside chalets in Gstaad. For a more immersive experience, clients can glide across Lake Geneva on a Belle Époque-era paddle steamer, passing snow-dusted mountains and historic castles. With frequent departures from Geneva, Lausanne and Montreux, it’s the easiets way for clients to soak in their Swiss surroundings.
SKY TO SEA Central Switzerland and the Bernese Oberland are a sightseeing paradise and easy to navigate on land and water. The Luzern-Interlaken Express connects two of Switzerland’s most scenic regions, passing wÛi moÕnÌ>in l>kià LivoÀi >ÃVin`in}
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The Swiss Travel Pass is the ultimate key to Switzerland offering unlimited travel
by train, bus and boat in one ticket. Find out more by checking out our new Sales Guide in this week’s Travel Weekly, or online at
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the Brünig Pass. This train also forms one section of the longer GoldenPass Express, which continues the journey to Montreux. In Lucerne, a cruise on the lake reveals fjord- like inlets and towering peaks, and clients can choose from sleek modern boats or historic paddle steamers. For a truly unique journey, the Gotthard Panorama Express combines a three-hour boat trip across Lake Lucerne with a widescreen train ride through the historic Gotthard Pass. Interlaken, which sits directly between
Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, is an adventure sports paradise; suggest clients try river rafting and hang gliding. They can explore at a more laid-back pace too, on the lake’s yiiÌ ov Lo>ÌÃ] ÜhiVh ovviÀ m>}iV>l ÌoÕÀÃ ov the region, from romantic evening cruises eating Swiss fondue to slow sailings past fairytale castles and trips on the historic steamer Blümlisalp. Whether travelling in winter or summer, cruises won’t just get clients from A to B, but allow them to be immersed in Switzerland’s natural beauty.
PICTURES: Kim Sokola/Zentralbahn; BLS Schifffahrt
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