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Follow this 15 Days Switzerland train itinerary which will bring you to some of the most beautiful places Switzerland is know for.
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Subscribe to our newsletter Promotions, new travel guides, giveaways and more . Directly to your inbox. Email Subscribe 1. Here are 3 ways to save money on Swiss Trains 1. Buy a Super Saver Day Pass - (starts at CHF 29) 2. Get a day pass at your Commune 3. Buy a half-fare card (valid for a year) From @gelatotravel 2. Just riding the train in Switzerland can seem magical Here are some of our favorite train rides in the winter. 1. Jungfrau 2. Lauterbrunnen 3. Andermat 4. Rigi 5. Zermatt 6. Lago Bianco 7. St. Moritz 8. Teufelbrücke From @gelatotravel 3. There are so many amazing fairytale villages in Ticino Switzerland 7 Must visit Fairytale villages: 1. Lavertezzo 2. Sonogno 3. Calnegia 4. Foroglio 5. Maggia 6. Rasa 7. Sonlerto From @gelatotravel 4. A little piece of Heaven on Earth, at Calnègia From @gelatotravel 5. Recap of 2022 in Switzerland. Looking back at last year and wishing everyone a Happy New Year From @gelatotravel 6. Save this for later! The Ultimate Switzerland Bucketlist We often get asked where our favorite place to visit is in Switzerland. That is a hard question Here are some our favorites: 1.Zermatt 2. Lauterbrunnen 3. Zürich 4. Luzern 5. Gandria 6. St. Moritz 7. Morcote 8. Seealpsee 9. Mürren 10. Lugano 11. Appenzellerland 12. Grindelwald From @gelatotravel 7. Here is a list of some of our favorite hikes in Switzerland 1. Oeschinensee 2. Matterhorn 3. Schynige Platte 4. Ebenalp 5. Gstaad 6. Seealpsee 7. Stoos Ridge 8. Saxer Lücke From @gelatotravel 8. Lavertezzo - Valle Verzascain the fall is beautiful with all the leaves changing colors, it’s not near as crowded either From @gelatotravel 9. Stunning views of the Vierwaldstättersee. From Klingenstock to Fronalpstock From @gelatotravel 10. Stunning views of the Matterhorn flying over the Swiss Alps From @gelatotravel 11. Wahoo! We have snow in the forecast this week! Looking forward to some good skiing From @gelatotravel 12. Did you know they let the penguins out to walk around at the Zürich Zoo? When the weather is below 10 degrees Celsius the penguins come out for a little waddle around. 🐧 Definitely a cute thing to watch. Have you been? They start the end of November and go until the end of February. 🐧 From @gelatotravel 13. Absolutely stunning lake, at Seealpsee Seealpsee is a lake in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. You can hike to the lake from Wasserauen or Ebenalp. It is such a gorgeous place From @gelatotravel 14. A gem in Southern Switzerland on Lago Maggiore. A gorgeous place to visit with cafes and restaurants on the waterfront. From @gelatotravel 15. Train Travel in Switzerland can be expensive–If you have children I definitely recommend purchasing the Junior Card for 30 CHF a year Kids ages 6-16 can then travel with a parent on the Swiss trains for FREE. If you don’t live in Switzerland you can purchase The Swiss Travel pass and then children can ride for FREE. You can check out all the details on SBB. From @gelatotravel 16. Riding the Bernina Express through Switzerland is breathtaking This train ride was Pontresina to Tirano Tickets need to be booked in advanced and window seats are the first to go. You can book directly on the Bernina Express Website. --Useful information Bernina Express Tickets: Tickets: Pontresina – Tirano Adult First Class: 49 chf one-way, 98 chf return Second Class: 28 chf one-way, 56 chf return Seat Booking Fee: 10 chf per ticket Discounts: Junior cards, GA and Half-fare cards are accepted. You still have to pay 10chf seat reservation fee for the children. From @gelatotravel 17. This is one of the most beautiful Christmassy places in Europe, at The Globe - Edinburgh From @gelatotravel 18. Breathtaking places in Switzerland, at Melchsee-Frutt From @gelatotravel 19. Mürren - Gimmelwald Via Ferrata. When your friends push you to new limits The views from this Via Ferrata were absolutely breathtaking— super nerve-racking for me at times but stunning views From @gelatotravel 20. Monte San Salvatore If you want a workout with breathtaking views this is the hike for you— today we hiked to the top of Monte San Salvatore From the top, you can get a good idea of how Lake Lugano winds through the beautiful mountains. For those who don’t want to hike you can take the Funicular up and down. It’s closed now for maintenance but reopens for the winter season December 3, 2022. From @gelatotravel 21. One of the most beautiful places on Earth: Lauterbrunnen Switzerland This place is a little piece of Heaven on Earth —there are over 72 waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley absolutely breathtaking Add this place to your list when visiting Switzerland. It’s definitely worth it. From @gelatotravel 22. I always have to pinch myself when I climb to the top of Monte San Salvatore, Lugano If you want a workout with breathtaking views this is the hike for you From the top, you can get a good idea of how Lake Lugano winds between Switzerland and Italy For those who don’t want to hike you can take the Funicular up and down. From @gelatotravel 23. Zürich HB - Fondue Christmas Season is starting in Switzerland and all the Christmas markets are setting up We love fondue and raclette Our favorite fondue was in The Zürich train station over looking the Christmas Tree it definitely gave off all the Christmas vibes. From @gelatotravel 24. Stunning views over Lago Maggiore, Cima della Trosa From @gelatotravel 25. One of my favorite hikes — This is an absolutely must do hike in Ticino, Calnegia From @gelatotravel 26. Beautiful winter waterfalls in the Schöllenen Gorge overlooking the famous Devil’s Bridge - add this place to your Swiss winter bucket list From @gelatotravel 27. Breathtaking views from Mount Pilatus overlooking Lake Lucerne The aerial cable cars are open year round to the top of Pilatus From @gelatotravel 28. To the top of the Jungfrau The Jungfrau region is one of our favorite places to ski— how could you not love views like this? From @gelatotravel 29. Switzerland Bucket-list Places part 2 1. San Salvatore 2. Pilatus 3. Morcote 4. Gelmerbahn 5. Zermatt 6. Lauterbrunnen From @gelatotravel 30. This was voted the most beautiful place in Switzerland: Morcote From @gelatotravel
