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Luzern English V2 Enjoy – more comfort at Lake Lungern, Interlaken Express Central Switzerland 9 Stanserhorn, 1,900 m Prices 2019. and space Swiss Travel System tickets and passes. Adventure tips. by travelling Marmot corrals, plant protection areas and delicious culinary experiences: The “viewing plateau” st nd st class! Swiss Travel Pass 2 class 1 class 1 Swiss Travel System tickets and passes are the key to Switzerland’s extensive Switzerland is a country of many aspects. Her natural and cultural assets of the Lucerne region links history to presence – in the open-air CabriO cableway in combination 3 days CHF 232 CHF 369 public transport network. They guarantee practically unlimited travel by train, manifest a genuine quality grown over the centuries. Selected adventure with a funicular dating back to 1893. All with a view of 100 kilometres of the Alps and 10 lakes. 4 days CHF 281 CHF 447 The visit to Stanserhorn is fully included in the Swiss Travel Pass. 8 days CHF 418 CHF 663 bus and boat. excursions reveal the rich diversity of original and artless authenticity. 15 days CHF 513 CHF 810 Voralpen-Express 1 nd st Swiss Travel Pass Youth 2 class 1 class Covers: unlimited travel by train, bus and boat, including 6 Glacier 3000, 2,965 m Between St.Gallen and Lucerne, guests discover a different kind of Switzerland: They savour 3 days CHF 198 CHF 315 premium panoramic trains, plus public transport in more than The glacier peak of Gstaad fascinates visitors with the picturesque villages, gently undulating hills and untouched natural beauty of the Voralpen. 4 days CHF 240 CHF 381 90 towns and cities. Young travellers up to their 26th birthday an impressive summit station and the Peak Walk 8 days CHF 357 CHF 566 15 days CHF 439 CHF 692 receive a 15 % discount off the standard price of a Swiss Travel Pass. Validity: 3, 4, 8 or 15 by Tissot. This is a suspension bridge, 107 conse cutive days. Bonus: 50 % discount on most mountain railways, free admission to more metres in length, spanning the abyss between By train and boat straight to the hiking highlights Swiss Travel Pass Flex 2nd class 1st class 3 days in 1 month CHF 267 CHF 424 than 500 museums. two mountain peaks. At a dizzying altitude of It’s not only mountains and eternal ice that infuse Switzerland 4 days in 1 month CHF 323 CHF 514 3,000 metres above sea level, no less! with their scenic magic but also numerous rivers and lakes. 8 days in 1 month CHF 467 CHF 742 Covers: unlimited travel by train, bus and boat, including Taken all together, there’s the promise of a unique experience of natural splendour; by train, 15 days in 1 month CHF 563 CHF 890 premium panoramic trains, plus public transport in more than Bernina Express, Alp Grüm, Poschiavo, Grisons Lötschberg mountain route and by boat, and on foot. Swiss Travel Pass Flex Youth1 2nd class 1st class 90 towns and cities. Young travellers up to their 26th birthday Centovalli 3 days in 1 month CHF 228 CHF 362 receive a 15 % discount off the standard price of a Swiss Travel Pass Flex. Validity: 3, 4, 8 or Starting in Berne, the BLS RegionExpress The excursion starts with a delightful train ride to Flüelen. There, an imposing steamer or a modern 4 days in 1 month CHF 276 CHF 438 15 freely selectable days within one month. Bonus on travel days: 50 % discount on most Lötschberger sets off for Italy and offers motor vessel awaits. In style, one glides across Lake Lucerne and reaches the stop “Rütli”, starting 8 days in 1 month CHF 399 CHF 633 mountain railways, free admission to more than 500 museums. More tickets and timetable information. striking views of Switzerland at its most point of the path towards the history-steeped “Rütliwiese” (Rütli Meadow). Now hikers set off on 15 days in 1 month CHF 481 CHF 760 authentic. From Domodossola, the Centovalli the “Path of Switzerland”, which leads through enchanting forests on well-signalled hiking trails. Swiss Half Fare Card Additional to the Swiss Travel System tickets, there are many other ticket railway takes its guests through the “100 Visitors are rewarded with a magnificent view of the lake and the mountainscape. 1 month CHF 120 Covers: up to 50 % discount on travel by train, bus and boat, offers for being on the move by train, bus and boat in Switzerland. valleys” of lush green pastures and specta- BLS Lötschberger, Kander Viaduct near Frutigen, Bernese Oberland Swiss Family Card as well as most mountain railways and public transport in more cular waterfalls to Locarno. Boat cruises on Lake Lucerne can be enjoyed year-round and are also suitable for travelling to 1 month free of charge than 90 towns and cities. Validity: 1 month winter hiking trails on Mount Rigi. Eurail & Interrail 7 Pilatus, 2,132 m MySwitzerland.com/swisstravelsystem Swiss Travel System tickets can be obtained via: MySwitzerland.com/rail Eurail and Interrail offer carefree, cross-border travel options throughout Europe. Pilatus is accessible via two routes: by panorama gondola and aerial cableway, or by the MySwitzerland.com/swisstravelsystem, #swisstravelsystem The purchase of Swiss Travel System tickets requires permanent residence outside Switzerland or Covers: free-of- world’s steepest cog railway. Always an inspirational destination for people of all ages – with 2019. Map System the Principality of Liechtenstein. charge family Standard tickets & day passes a rope park and a summer toboggan run, hotels and restaurants. Residents of Switzerland find information about the available ticket range at:sbb.ch card compli- Single or return tickets can be purchased for individual trips in 1st or 2nd class. For regional 1 Available for young travellers up to their 26th birthday (15 % discount). mentary to standard Swiss Travel System or national day trips, a broad range of day passes is available. In combination with a Swiss Half Central Alps Passes PostBus Route Travel Swiss tickets. Children from their 6th up to their Fare Card, discounts of up to 50 % are possible. Starting from Meiringen and tackling four of the most impressive Swiss Alpine passes by Children: Children under 6 years of age accompanied by an adult holding a valid ticket travel free of charge. 16th birthday travel free of charge when Postbus in one single day, thereby negotiating a total altitude of 10,366 metres: This panorama Children from their 6th up to their 16th birthday accompanied by at least one parent travel free of charge with accompanied by at least one parent with Timetable tour represents the ultimate experience for Alpine enthusiasts. It can be experienced from the complementary Swiss Family Card. Children from their 6th up to their 16th birthday not accompanied by a parent receive a 50 % discount on all Swiss a valid Swiss Travel System ticket. All connections are available online via sbb.ch or via the SBB smartphone app. Personal June to October. Travel System tickets. information services are available at railway counters throughout Switzerland. 8 Rochers-de-Naye, 2,042 m Subject to change. Purchase Swiss Travel System tickets: Hiking trails at 2,000 metres altitude and flora from all over the world: This mountain excursion MySwitzerland.com/rail promises rich variety in every respect. At the summit, the glorious panorama of Lake Geneva and the surrounding Alps unfolds. Hiking trail “Path of Switzerland”, Central Switzerland Attractive additional services. Swiss mountain lakes – Stars on social Whether at the station or on the train: Thanks to modern services, Swiss media platforms. TITLIS GLACIER MOUNTAIN public transport makes travelling an all around enjoyable experience. Jungfraujoch Deep blue, refreshingly cool and crystal clear – that’s a perfect way of Have a fabulous day out in the snow at over 3000 metres. Comfortable and reliable. TOP OF EUROPE describing the mountain lakes in Switzerland. Guests from all over the world agree: Swiss mountain lakes are their most popular photo subjects on The leader in mountain trips and excursions in Europe. 1st class social media platforms. The best place to discover ice and snow · open 365 days SWISS On a journey, an upgrade from time to time is a very nice thing. 1st class coaches provide that TRAVEL PASS dash of extra comfort: wider seats, more legroom, and power outlets. Also, passengers benefit from separate quiet and business compartments. 50 % Lake Oeschinensee DISCOUNT Luggage services At the bottom of the Carefree travel – without baggage and unnecessary idle time: Luggage can be conveniently Kandertal Valley at an sent from any international airport in the world to selected destinations in Switzerland. From A altitude of 1,578 m lies DISCOUNT to B – and back again. This service is also available for every change of location within Lake Oeschinensee, 25% with Switzerland. sbb.ch/luggage Bernina Express at Morteratsch, Grisons, Swiss Travel Guide App nestled between the Swiss Travel Pass precipitous rock forma- TITLIS CLIFF WALK Dining car and on-board bistro tions of Blüemlisalp and Europe’s highest suspension bridge Time for cool refreshments, tea or coffee, a freshly prepared meal or a tasty snack? Most “App-grade” your journey! the densely forested lake- long-distance trains include a dining car or an on-board bistro. For the welcome culinary side. A veritable paradise “stopover”. Swiss Travel Guide for hikers and families. The new app is the perfect digital companion for an unforgettable journey across Switzerland SBB Change and WiFi by train, bus and boat. Maximise your vacation experience with great perks: Lake Caumasee Currency change, the latest timetable information, The turquoise Lake Jungfrau Railway Ice Palace Alpine Sensation Glacier Plateau mobile access to the Internet – everything is ■■ Easy access to over 500 Swiss highlights, including museums, scenic routes and mountain Caumasee near Flims has TITLIS ROTAIR Travelling can be so refreshingly simple: At more than 180 stations excursions.
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