Swiss Mountain Treasures 2025

Duration

8 Days

Departure Dates

8th October 2025

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£3,195 Per person

Enjoy a delightful combination of Switzerland and steam trains and experience amazing mountain railways, glorious lake cruises, and magnificent panoramic views. Journey on historic railways including the Brienz Rothorn Railway and Furka Steam Railway, visit the Schilthorn summit, and discover impressive glacier waterfalls plus enjoy free time to explore this beautiful region.

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Grindelwald ©AdobeStock

8 days from £3,195

DEPARTS

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Wednesday 13 August 2025

Wednesday 8 October 2025

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Thun
Catch the funicular up the Harder Kulm for magnificent views
Indulge in coffee and cake at the Panorama Restaurant at Harder Kulm
Journey on the historic Brienz Rothorn Railway
Ride the fantastic Furka Steam Railway – the original route of the Glacier Express
Journey up to Schynige Platte through impressive forests and alpine pastures
Visit the famous Schilthorn summit – James Bond 007 Mountain
Discover impressive glacier waterfalls at Trümmelbach Falls
Explore this beautiful region on your free day with an included Bernese Oberland Pass

Also included in your Tour Fare:

7 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 5 evening meals and 1 light refreshment
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

Travelling by Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, then onwards to Grindelwald and our hotel for the next seven nights, the Hotel Kreuz & Post, where we check in and enjoy our first evening meal together.

DAY 2

Today, we enjoy a day of steam in wonderful mountain scenery on the Brienz Rothorn Railway, an historic steam cog railway that has climbed Rothorn Kulm (2,244m) since 1892 at incredible gradients; the thrilling ride through meadows and forests leads to spectacular mountain panoramas. Afterwards, we enjoy a leisurely cruise along Lake Brienz to Interlaken before returning by rail to Grindelwald in time for our evening meal together.

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DAY 3

This morning, we travel high into the spectacular mountains to Oberwald where we take a vintage train on the Furka Cogwheel Steam Railway along the original route of the Glacier Express - crossing viaducts, journeying through tunnels, and past alpine meadows full of flowers. Marvel at the Rhone Glacier viewed between snow-covered mountain peaks en route to the line's terminus at Realp before returning to Grindelwald by train.

DAY 4

After breakfast this morning, we travel by train to Thun to set sail on Lake Thun, nestled against an imposing mountain backdrop, towards Interlaken. Here, we take the funicular up to the Harder Kulm whose peak boasts magnificent views of lakes and mountains, and a lovely Panorama Restaurant where we enjoy a coffee and cake. Following our visit, we return by local train to Grindelwald for an evening at leisure.

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DAY 5

After breakfast, we have the day at leisure to relax in Grindelwald or use your included Bernese Oberland Pass to explore the public transport system of this beautiful region. Most railways are covered in the pass, including the lines to Lucerne and Bern, Switzerland's handsome capital city, or maybe visit Gstaad on the Golden Pass Line or your pass will provide a discount on the Jungfrau Railway to the top of Europe.

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DAY 6

Today, another highlight awaits as we head for Wilderswil to join our train up to Schynige Platte through impressive forests and alpine pastures, with fantastic views of Lakes Thun and Brienz. On our journey, we are treated to beautiful views of the triple peaks: the Mönch, Eiger, and Jungfrau. This afternoon, we enjoy time at leisure to explore further or relax at the hotel before our evening meal together.

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Day 7

Today, we experience one of the most amazing rail journeys in Switzerland as we travel by train and cable car to the summit of the Schilthorn - the 'James Bond' mountain. We have free time to visit the revolving Piz Gloria Restaurant, Bond World, 007 Walk of Fame, and the Piz Gloria View embedded in a beautiful mountain environment with views of more than 200 Alpine peaks. Following our visit, we continue to the thundering, glacier fed Trümmelbach Falls, Europe's largest subterranean waterfalls, before returning in time for our final evening meal together.

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DAY 8

We bid farewell to Switzerland, returning by rail to Paris, where we will join the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTELS

Hotel Kreuz & Post, Grindelwald

Ideally located in the heart of the village Grindelwald, the Hotel Kreuz & Post offers Alpine charm and genuine hospitality including a Wellness & Spa, a roof terrace with views of the famous Eiger, and delicious regional and international dishes served in the panoramic dining room. The modern bedrooms provide a view of the mountains, a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, satellite TV, and free Wi-Fi.

FARES

From London St Pancras International:
Standard Class rail travel to/from Switzerland, including Standard Eurostar	£3,195
Supplement for Standard Premier Eurostar upgrade return	£200
First Class rail travel to/from Switzerland, including Standard Premier Eurostar	£3,495
Join & Leave at Grindelwald	£2,890
Single Traveller Supplement	£150
Deposit	£320

June & August Departure Supplement £310

7 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 5 evening meals and 1 light refreshment

Eurostar and rail travel to and from Switzerland in the class of your choice

All transfers, excursions & admissions as detailed

Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

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Hotel Kreuz & Post, Grindelwald

Harder Kulm

Brienz Rothorn

Furka Cogwheel Steam Railway

Schynige Platte

The Schilthorn

Trümmelbach Falls

Brienz Rothorn1 ©Shutterstock

Brienz Rothorn2 ©iStock

Lake Brienz ©Shutterstock

Furka Steam Railway1 ©Shutterstock

Furka Steam Railway2 ©Shutterstock

Rhone Glacier ©Shutterstock

Thun ©Shutterstock

Lake Thun ©Shutterstock

Harder Kulm ©Shutterstock

Bernese Oberland ©Shutterstock

Schynige Platte ©Shutterstock

Jungfrau ©Shutterstock

Schilthorn1 ©AdobeStock

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