One Country. Many Landscapes. Different Experiences.
A walk through an old town, a train across the Alps, a cheese dairy in the countryside, or a quiet lakeside village can all tell a different story about Switzerland. Explore experiences that go beyond the usual highlights and help you understand the country from different perspectives.
Most Popular Destinations
From iconic cities to spectacular Alpine regions, these are the destinations our travelers explore most, each featuring an expanding collection of tours, experiences, passes, and tickets.
Basel Farmer's Market, Cheese, Chocolate & Pastry Private Tour
Traveler Favorites Across Switzerland
Discover the destinations our travelers return to again and again, from historic cities and mountain resorts to scenic lakeside communities rich in experiences.
Journeys That Explain Switzerland
Some parts of Switzerland are known for dramatic mountains, others for peaceful lakes, rich food traditions, or historic towns. Each of these journeys has been selected to highlight a different side of the country, bringing together its landscapes, traditions, and the communities that shape them.
Why Explore Switzerland with Tours of Switzerland
Tours of Switzerland brings together experiences from different regions of the country and explains the landscapes, traditions, and places that shape them. The aim is to help travellers understand Switzerland beyond its famous landmarks and explore the country from different perspectives.
Experiences Across Switzerland
From Alpine villages and scenic trains to lakes and historic towns, Switzerland offers a wide range of experiences. Exploring different regions often reveals how much the country changes from one landscape to another.
Beyond the Famous Places
Switzerland is known for destinations such as Zurich, Lucerne, and Interlaken, but smaller towns, local food traditions, and quieter regions often provide a different understanding of the country and its culture.
Local Context and Insights
Places become more meaningful when they are understood in context. Landscapes, food traditions, historic routes, and regional influences all help explain why different parts of Switzerland feel distinct.
Practical Information for Exploring
Routes, seasonal recommendations, and destination information help travellers understand what to expect and how experiences can change throughout the year.
Train Experiences That Explain Switzerland
In Switzerland, trains are more than a way of getting from one place to another. Many routes were built because mountains, valleys, and lakes made road travel difficult. As a result, train journeys often reveal how geography has shaped the country. A few hours on the rails can take you from vineyard regions and lakeside towns to high Alpine passes and glacier landscapes, showing how different parts of Switzerland connect and function.
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Railways That Reach High Mountain Passes
Some of Switzerland's most memorable train routes cross deep valleys, mountain villages, and dramatic Alpine scenery, where constantly changing landscapes become an essential part of the journey.
Explore at Your Own Pace
Travel Switzerland independently with rail passes and tickets that put the whole network at your feet.
Rail PassSwiss Travel Pass | Flex & Consecutive Options
Rail PassGoldenPass Express Pass
Rail PassGlacier Express Pass
Rail PassLucerne–Interlaken Express Pass
Rail PassGotthard Panorama Express Pass
Rail PassBernina Express Pass
Rail PassGornergrat Pass
Rail PassJungfraujoch Pass from Interlaken
Rail PassMt. Pilatus Pass
Rail PassMt. Rigi Railways Day Pass
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