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Swiss Travel System
Limmatstrasse 23
PO Box 1975
CH-8021 Zurich
SwissTravelSystem.com
An enterpris e of:
Swiss Federal Railways
Switzerland Tourism
BLS AG
GoldenPass
Jungfrau Railways
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
Rhaetian Railway
2 Ten reasons for travelling with us.
4 Reason 1: Our nationwide network.
6 Reason 2: Surprisingly simple.
8 Reason 3: Just the ticket.
10 Reason 4: We reach new heights of travel.
20 Reason 5: Were landlocked.
22 Reason 6: We take you to the top.
24 Reason 7: Our museum piece.
26 Reason 8: The more the merrier.
28 Reason 9: Our surprise specials.
30 Reason 10: At your service.
32 And last but not least: Liv ing traditions.
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st imagine. You can travel 26,000
ometres by train, bus and boat with
st one ticke t. And with out having
wait or the next connection. In a
untry where public transport is so
ell organized that all you have to do
step aboard. A country where, with
a single ticket, you can see the most
spectacular scenic splendours, enjoy
unspoilt natural beauty and explore a
myriad o museums. Just imagine
being able to combine all those
captivating attractions in one travel
experience.
There are so many good reasons or
visiting Switzerland. And ten even
better reasons or selecting the
Swiss Travel System. Discover them
all on the ollowing pages. Because
with the Swiss Travel System you
can enjoy our country rom the most
Ten reasons or travelling with us | 3| Ten reasons or travelling with us
Ten reasons ortravelling with us.
One system a thousand surprises.privileged perspectives. From the
comort o a panorama train or
postbus, rom the deck o a stately
steamship, or rom a high-ying
cable car. For the vacation visitor,
Switzerland is pure seduction o the
senses. Come with us on a journey
through a promised land o timeless
travel treasures.
TheRhaetianRailwaynearBonaduz,Graubunden
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st imagine. Your holiday begins even beore you reach your S wiss destination.
hether you come rom London, Berlin, Paris or Rome; or y in rom New York
Singapore. Whether arriving by train or plane, youll be able to set o on your
wiss experience rested and relaxed. Switzerlands public transport system is
tworked to perection nationwide, with its immediate neighbours and even
th other European and overseas countries. On arrival in Switzerland at your
order railway station or international airport youll fnd public transport ready
d waiting to speed you in saety and comort to your destination.
Our nationwide network | 5| Our nationwide network
Guaranteed connections.Whatever your travel requirements, our many various orms o public transport
are as efciently inter-connected as the fnely balanced wheels o a Swiss
precision watch. Whether ast inter-city rail connections, a captivating cruise or
climbing by cable car to snow-capped summits public transport in
Switzerland is timed to perection. And the magic is
always in motion. Where the rail track terminates,
youll fnd the next ship, bus or cable car waiting
to speed you saely on your way.
The dreamiest detours.
LausanneRailwayStationinthecapitalofCantonVaud
Reason 1:
Our nationwidenetwork.
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st imagine. A country in which travel by public transport is as tempting
the taste o delicious Swiss chocolate. Our trains, buses and ships enjoy
ernational acclaim or their punctuality. They are also among the saest in
e world. But there is one danger. Like Swiss chocolate, our public transport
irresistibly addictive. Once youve discovered the magic o our mountains,
perienced a captivating cruise, enjoyed real rail travel well, youll want to
me back or more. Guaranteed.
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htsofuntouchedlandscapetheMatterhornGotthardRailwayaboveAndermatt
Punctuality, cleanliness, saety these are attributes which travellers have
come to expect when visiting Switzerland. The same high standards apply to
our trains, buses and ships. We operate regular, reliable services on the
densest public transport network in the world. Day in, day out, every hour on
each and every route. Smooth, seamless travel
ensures that you dont miss a magic moment
o your Swiss travel experience.
Delightully dangerous. Smooth and seamless.
Reason 2:
Surprisingly simple.
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Just the ticket | 9| Just the ticket
TheSwissPasscoverstheentirepublictransportnetworknationwide
st imagine. The whole o Switzerland is yours to discover with just one
avel ticket. On a panorama train gliding through beautiul, breathtaking
untryside. On a picturesque postbus winding its way to those tucked away
avel treasures. On board one o the many stately steamers criss-crossing our
vely lakes. The Swiss Pass is your ticket to travel reedom on the countrys
tire public transport system. Either within a fxed timespan. Or as with the
wiss Flexi Pass whenever the travel urge takes you.
With the Swiss Travel System you can plan your holiday with the utmost ex-
ibility. Whatever your personal preerences, we have just the ticket or you. Will
you be staying put at a specifc destination (or a skiing holiday or example)?
I so, then the Swiss Transer Ticket is tailor-made or you because it covers
your travel rom and back to your Swiss airport or border
railway station. Planning to make some excursions?
Then the Swiss Card will entitle you to travel on any
train, bus, ship and mountain railway at hal price.
Total travel reedom. Full exibility.Swiss Travel System tickets are
available rom sales outlets
worldwide or online. Youll fnd the
sales outlet(s) in your country on
our website
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wheretobuy
Reason 3:
Just the ticket.
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We reach new heights o travel | 11| We reach new heights o travel
Switzerla
ndspanoramarailroutesareworld-renowned.ForexampletheGoldenPassLine
st imagine. Discovering the diversity o scenic Switzerland in one train and
in one day. From snow-capped summits and icy glaciers to palm-lined lakes
d Mediterranean-like magic. And along the way enjoying a delicious reshly-
epared lunch. Our panorama trains are truly super stars. Simply step aboard
d discover the harmony between high-tech and heavenly nature a
ptivating combination which never ails to ascinate.
Did you know that the GoldenPass Line between Montreux and Zweisimmen
was the frst panorama rail route in the world? That the Glacier Express made
its maiden journey on 25 June 1930? The trip rom Zermatt to St. Moritz lasted
11 hours (these days it can take less than eight). The Rhaetian Railways new
dual-voltage railcar Allegra operates on
11,000 volts AC as well as 1000 volts DC
which means that the Bernina Express no
longer needs to change locomotives in Pontresina.
Panoramic perection. A world frst.
Reason 4:
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We reach new heights o travel | 13| We reach new heights o travel
(Bern)SpiezBrig/Zweisimmen
Just imagine. With the new Ltsch-
berg Base Tunnel you can travel rom
the Bernese Oberland to the Valais
aster than ever beore. But the
classic route through the old
Ltschberg Tunnel has lost none
o its appeal, and the Ltschberger
RegioExpress route rom Bern to Brig
continues to attract many vacation
visitors. It still oers spectacular
sights, such as the centuries-old
Felsenburg ortiication, the
Blmlisalp peak and the Rhone
Valley. By the way in 2013, the
Ltschberg Railway celebrates its
centenary.
www.bls.ch/loetschberger
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Zermatt
The mighty Matterhorn never ails to
ascinate. It is the Alpine peak par
excellence and the worlds most
photographed mountain. The
fnest views are rom the 3089-metre
Gornergrat. Flanked by no ewer than
28 other 4000-metre summits, the
Matterhorn can be seen rom here at
its most scenic. Simply climb aboard
the Gornergrat Railway in Zermatt
its the highest cogwheel railway in
Europe.
www.gornergrat.ch
Gotthard Railway, which operates
rom Zermatt to Disentis and rom
Andermatt t o Gschenen. A nother
must is the Oberalp Pass, at 2033
metres particularly popular with
hikers. For biking enthusiasts, we
recommend the glorious Goms Valley.
www.mgbahn.ch
Did you know ...
... that you can dine and wine on
the Glacier Express? A selection o
starters, main courses and desserts
is prepared on board, and served at
your table.
www.glacierexpress.ch
... that since 2010 the historic
Furka Steam Railway has again
been operating along the entire
classic mountain route ater a break
o 28 years? Thousands o volun-
teers worked on the project.
www.db.ch
... the mountain railway route to theMatterhorn glacier paradise (3883
metres) is the highest-altitude aerial
cableway in Europe? This unique
vantage point oers spectacular
views o no ewer than 38 4000-
metre snow-capped summits and
14 glaciers. More venturous visitors
stay overnight in the Igloo Village
(2727 metres).
www.matterhornparadise.ch
Gornergrat.
Matterhorn
Gotthard Bahn.
BLS RegioExpress
Ltschberger.
The superlative.
Perect combinations:Glacier Express.
ZermattDisentis
Caressed by white cotton grass, Lake
Toma sparkles in all its dark-blue
beauty as the source o the River
Rhine. Its here, not ar rom Disentis,
that the river starts its 1233-kilometre
journey to th e North Sea. L ake Toma
is a sightseeing highlight along the
144-kilometre route o the Matterhorn
TheGlacierExpresslinkseastandwestSwitzerland
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st imagine. A train linking not only east and west Switzerland, but also two
the worlds most amous holiday resorts. The remarkable journey by Glacier
xpress rom St. Moritz to Zermatt takes nearly eight hours but youll wonder
here the time has gone. The slowest express train in the world comprises
-conditioned panorama coaches, with observation windows oering unob-
ructed views o the impressive Alpine landscape. The Glacier Express bears
tness to some o the proudest pioneering eats o Alpine railway engineering. www.glacierexpress.ch
Glacier Express.
The Matterhorn viewed
from the Gornergrat Railway
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Did you know ...Perect combinations:Bernina Express.
Graubunden
The Rhaetian Railway is to Canton
Graubunden what the Swiss Federal
Railways is to the whole o
Switzerland. The crimson carriages o
the narrow-gauge Rhaetian Railway
cover 384 captivating kilometres
and link the cantons most important
centres the cantonal capital o
Chur with the climatic health spa o
Arosa, sophistic ated St. M oritz with
delightul Disentis/Mustair, and the
winter sports paradise o Davos with
Tirano in neighbouring Italy. With the
Rhaetian Railway youll reach your
destination quickly, comortably and
with many memories o a wonderul
trip.
www.rhb.ch
Rhaetian Railway.
Palm Express.St. MoritzLugano
From snow-capped summits to palm-
lined lakes? All in one day? With the
Palm Express, its possible in our
antastic hours. Your postbus journey
begins in the Alpine resort o
St. Moritz. It continues over the
Maloja Pass to Bregaglia, then
crosses the rontier into Italy where
the lakes o Mezzola and Como
create an air o Mediterranean magic.
Then its back into Switzerland to the
inviting village o Gandria on Lake
Lugano.
A popular si ghtseeing att raction here
is the historic Swiss Customs
Museum, more popularly known as
the Smugglers Museum.
www.postauto.ch/en/pag-reizeitklick
Centovalli Express.LocarnoDomodossola
The Centovalli Express
(100 valleys) links Switzerland with
Italy. The trip takes only two hours,
but is like returning to the past. This
route radiates old world charm, with
vineyards and villages steeped in
centuries o history, rugged ravines,
and orests o chestnut trees typical
o the canton. Tucked-away treasures
include the tiny village o Intragna,
with its 18th century church and the
highest tower in Ticino (65 metres).
www.centovalli.ch
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Bernina Express.
www.berninaexpress.ch
The super talent.st imagine. Youre going to cross the Swiss Alps by train. What will you fnd
e most spectacular? The UNESCO World Heritage route with its viaducts,
nnels, glaciers, lakes and the 2253-metre high Bernina Pass? Or the train
el which eortlessly climbs gradients o up to 70? With so many
ghlights, the trip rom Chur, St. Moritz or Davos to Tirano in Italy will certainly
e a most memorable one. In summer you can cross back into Switzerland by
king the Bernina Express Bus to Lugano. The Centovalli ExpressThe Rhaetian Railway enjoys great popularity
The Palm Express
... that in the summer season you
can also travel on the Albula and
Bernina routes in open-air
observation cars? In fne weather
these cars are connected to the
regular trains to enhance the Alpine
experience.
www.rhb.ch
... that Graubunden is the only one
o Switzerlands 26 cantons with
three ofcial languages? It is the
only canton where Romansh is
spoken (in addition to German and
Italian). Romansh exists in fve
dialects as well as one standardizedwritten orm, Rumantsch-Grischun.
... that the trip to the Monte
Generoso can also be combined
with a cruise on Lake Lugano? The
cruise starts rom Lugano
Giardino and includes a stop at the
Swissminiatur in Melide.
www.lakelugano.ch
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Did you know ...
... that the Rochers-de-Naye (2042
metres) above Montreux is home
to marmots rom three continents?
The train to the top departs every
hour, with fne views extending over
Lake Geneva to the distant Vaudois
Alps. A popul ar attract ion up on this
picturesque peak an overnight
stay in a Mongolian yurt.
www.goldenpass.ch
... that 14 cruise ships operate on
the Lakes o Thun and Brienz? They
include the Blmlisalp a double-
deck saloon steamer dating back
more than a century.www.bls.ch/schi
... that the James Bond classic
On Her Majestys Secret Service
(1969) was flmed on the Schilthorn
in the Bernese Oberland? This
2973-metre peak oers fne views
o the Eiger, Mnch and Jungrau,
and 200 other Alpine summits.
www.schilthorn.ch
Perect combinations:GoldenPass Line.
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The super star.st imagine. Youre travelling through Switzerland rom the perspective o a
ain driver, with unobstructed views o the impressive landscape. Youre travel-
g on the GoldenPass Line rom Montreux to Zweisimmen (the frst panorama
ain in the world). Then you change trains, travel through the Simmental valley
Interlaken, and over the Brunig Pass to Lucerne. And i you still wonder what
e driver was doing all the way to Zweisimmen he was sitting above you in
s state-o-the-art cabin. Driving the train, o course.
TheGoldenPassLineneverfailstofascinatevisitorstoSwitzerland
GoldenPassLine.
The Chocolate Train
The Jungfrau Railway
The Brienz Rothorn Railway
MontreuxBroc
You cant visit Switzerland without
tasting our most seductive
speciality chocolate. And you can
do this without even going anywhere
near a shop. Simply climb aboard the
chocolate choo choo in Montreux
and take your seat in either the
elegant Belle Epoque pullman car
or the modern panorama carriage.
First stop is Gruyres with its amous
cheese dairy. Then its on to Broc and
the home o Chocolat Cailler, where
you can learn all about Switzerlands
sweetest success story.
www.goldenpass.ch
The Chocolate Train.
Brienz Rothorn
Railway.BrienzBrienzer Rothorn
The Brienzer Rothorn is one o
Central Switzerlands most scenic
mountains. It rises to an altitude o
2350 metres and yet is so easy
and enjoyable to climb. Because all
the hufng and pufng is done by
the Brienz-Rothorn Railway, which
dates rom 1892 and is the oldest
steam-driven cogwheel railway in
Switzerland. During the one-hour
ascent rom Brienz, passengers are
oered fne views o Lake Brienz and
the Eiger, Mnch and Jungrau peaks.
A special attraction i n summer is the
Sausage Express, with the crew
serving crisp bread and hot sausages
steamed to succulent perection in
the engine boiler.
www.brienz-rothorn-bahn.ch
Jungraujoch.Interlaken
Always want ed to get to the top? Its
easy up on the JungraujochTop o
Europe at 3454 metres, the highest
railway station in Europe. The trip by
Jungrau Railway (which celebrated
its centenary in 2012) takes you
through the mighty Eiger and Mnch
massi. From the summit station, you
can go even higher. The astest lit in
Switzerland transports visitors a
urther 117 metres to the glass-
covered Sphinx observation hall, with
impressive views extending over the
Aletsch Gl acier (the longest in the
Alps) to oth er Alpine pe aks.
www.jungrau.ch
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LuzernVierwaldstttersee GotthardTicino
www.wilhelmtellexpress.ch
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Lake Lucerne
I you like roller-coaster railways and
enjoy spectacular scenery then a
trip up the Pilatus is a must. The
worlds steepest cogwheel railway
(48% gradient) has been operating
rom Alpnachstadt up to the Pilatus
Kulm since 1889. Goose-bumps
guaranteed. For travellers who preer
to take to the air, a panorama
gondola cableway operates rom
Kriens to Frkmntegg, ollowed by
an aerial cableway up the Pilatus
Kulm.
www.pilatus.ch/en
The Titli Rotair
Did you know ...
... that you can travel topless up
the Stanserhorn? The new CabriO
aerial cableway comprises a lower
largely glazed deck or 60 passen-
gers, plus an open-topped sundeck
or 30 persons. A world exclusive!
www.stanserhorn.ch/en
... that the Zentralbahn between
Lucerne and Interlaken orms the
easternmost section o the
GoldenPass Line? Or that the
Lucerne-Engelberg stretch includes
a treasure hunt?
www.zentralbahn.ch
... that a special train leaves Bern
and Lucerne or Trubschachen,
and a tour o the Kambly Biscuit
Company? The tour traces the 100-
year history o this amily company
which exports worldwide.
www.bls.ch/kambly
Up the Pilatus with the worlds
steepest cogwheel railway
The Rigi Railway
Titli s.
Pilatus.LucerneRomanshorn
Switzerlands panorama trains
connect the most beautiul regions
o our country. Not always by the
astest route. But deinitely the most
attractive. However, it doesnt always
have to be spectacular snow-capped
summits or rugged ravines. Our
Pre-Alpine Express is also popular
with travellers. Youll discover the
delights o another Switzerland,
including the sot roiling terrain o the
Toggenburg and the chic charm o
villages on Lake Constance.
www.voralpen-express.ch
Pre-Alpine Express.
Engelberg
Theres no business like snow busi-
ness as many holidaymakers
discover to their delight when travel-
ling up the Titlis. At 3020 metres
skiing, snowboarding, sledging and
snowtubing are just some o the
attractions on oer. For the less
adventurous, the views rom the sun
terrace are superb. Another is the
ascent by Rotair aerial cableway the
frst revolving cable car in the world.
www.titlis.ch
Perect combinations:Wilhelm Tell Express.
The super combination.st imagine. A frst-class connection in every respect all the way rom
entral Switzerland down to Ticino on the Italian border. The Wilhelm Tell
xpress is a must or many, whether lake lovers or land lubbers. From
cerne to Flelen the trip by paddle steamer on Lake Lucerne takes two and
hal hours. Then ollows the slightly shorter rail journey to Locarno on the
nnier side o the Alps. The train travels the amous Gotthard route, climbing
om 470 to 1100 metres and including the 15-kilometre Gotthard tunnel.
Rigi.Lake Lucerne
For the fnest views o Lake Lucerne
and its scenic surroundings, take
the trip up the Rigi rom Vitznau or
Goldau by cogwheel railway, or rom
Weggis by aerial cableway.
Attractions o n the 1800-metre summ it
include a network o hiking trails, a
Nordic Walking Park, ski slopes and
inviting sun terraces. By the way
with the Swiss Pass you can travel up
the Rigi ree o charge.
www.rigi.ch
Byrail?Bywaterway?TheWilhelm
TellExpressoffersthebestofboth
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st imagine. You climb aboard a ship. And send your thoughts on a journey
the breathtakingly beautiul backdrop o snow-capped mountains in all their
ajesty and magic. What could be more soothing and serene than the gentle
ling o the waves? This may be a country without a coastline. But you can
plore landlocked Switzerland by ship on its
any rivers and lakes. Just climb aboard.
ke Lucerne, Lake Geneva, Lake Zurich,
ke Thun which waterway is your avourite?
But a water wonderworld.Switzerland has no coastline. But when it comes to water we can certainly
claim a record or two. For example, youre never more than 15 kilometres away
rom a lake we have 1484 o them. Did you know that the Rhine Falls near
Schahausen are the largest in Europe? That the Rhine and the Rhone two o
Europes longest rivers have their sources in Switzerland? That the Bernina
Pass is the watershed between the Black Sea and the Adriatic? Or that
Europes largest reshwater eet o steamships is to be ound on Lake
Lucerne? Welcome to our wonderland o water!
Making a plash.
LakeThuncruisesarepopularwithvisitorstoSwitzerland
Reason 5:
Were landlocked.
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st imagine. You can travel up to so many scenic summits in Switzerland at
l price. Its possible with the Swiss Pass or the Swiss Card. Most o our
ountain railways and aerial cableways oer 50% o the normal are. Whether
s the Schilthorn, Pilatus, Titlis or Gornergrat when it comes to mountain
avel were happy to do things by hal.
ur tip: an excursion by the open-top CabriO
bleway up the Stanserhorn.
Peak pleasures at hal price.
ToplesstothetopatripbyCabriOcablewayuptheStanserhornReason 6:
We take youto the top.
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Get high with us.Switzerland has no ewer than 48 4000-metre Alpine summits. And many other
superlatives. Did you know that the Jungraujoch (3454 metres) is the highest-
altitude railway station in Europe? That the Vitznau-Rigi railway (1871) is the
oldest mountain railway in Europe? That the Wengernalp Railway (19.2 kilo-
metres) is the longest cogwheel railway on the continent? Or that the Pilatus
Railway rom Alpnachstadt to the Pilatus Kulm (48% gradient) is the steepest
cogwheel railway in the world? Get high with the Swiss Travel System!
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st imagine. You can visit more than 470 museums all o them ree o
arge. Your Swiss Pass is also a Museum Pass, permitting you access to
me o the countrys unique artistic and other treasures. It entitles you to ree
mission to such internationally acclaimed museums as the Fondation
eyeler in Basel, the remarkable Rosengart Collection
Lucerne, the Center or Photography in Winterthur,
d the Open-Air Museum in Ballenberg. The choice
vast and varied, the culture captivating.
Artistic reedom.Do you have a avourite Swiss city? Busy bustling Zurich or example?
Beautiul Bern? The international city o Geneva? Lugano or Locarno with their
touch o Italianit? Each city has its own special charm and appeal. With the
Swiss Pass you are entitled to unlimited travel on urban public transportation
in no ewer than 75 towns and cities throughout the country.
What better way to discover the delights o
Switzerlands city centres with their chic shopping,
trendy bars and romantic restaurants?
City tours.A list o the participating museums is
to be ound on
www.museumspass.ch
City inormation (including public
transport) is to be ound on
SwissTravelSystem.com
Hat-mak
ingisoneoftheancientcraftsdemonstratedattheBallenbergOpen-AirMuseumReason 7:
Our museumpiece.
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st imagine. Youre on holiday in Switzerland. And your children can travel
th you by train, bus or boat absolutely ree o charge. Because the Swiss
avel System is particularly amily riendly. With every Swiss Pass we give you
Swiss Family Card. This entitles children under 16 (accompanied by at least
e parent) to travel ree o charge throughout
witzerland. By the way on almost all our double-
eck InterCity trains children can really let o steam
the special Ticki Park amily carriage.
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Fun or all the amily.Travelling with a partner? Or in a small group? I so, the Swiss Travel System
helps you to save even more money. Because when two or more people travel
together, we oer price reductions. For example, the Swiss Saver Pass is
identical to the Swiss Pass but costs 15% less. The same discount applies to
the Swiss Saver Flexi Pass, which is identical to the Swiss Flexi Pass. And or
travellers under 26, the Swiss Youth Pass is identical to the Swiss Pass but
costs 25% less.
Travel and save.
Familyfunchildrenunder16travelfreeofchargewiththeSwissTravelSystemReason 8:
The morethe merrier.
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st imagine. With just one travel ticket you can easily plan your entire holiday
Switzerland. Sightseeing in cities, or example, making memorable
cursions, or visiting attractive events. And at the end o each delightul day a
ood nights sleep in a super hotel. The Swiss Travel System is ull o
rprises. As the holder o a Swiss Pass, you are
titled to special hotel rates, discounts on city
urs, and reduced price admissions. And much
uch more besides.
Bonus benefts.
TheSwissPassincludesmanyattractiveextrasforexample,reductionsatselectedSwisshotels
Reason 9:
Our surprisespecials.
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Best view of Eiger, Mnch and Jungfrau!www.schilthorn.ch flm location
The paradise for families and hikers!www.schilthorn.ch flm location
Free travel to Mrren. 50% reduction Mrren Schilthorn and Mrren Allmendhubel roundtrip.
50% reduction Stechelberg Mrren Schilthorn and Stechelberg Mrren Allmendhubel roundtrip.Swiss Card:
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st imagine. A country where public transport is so well organized that all you
ve to do is to step aboard. And take advantage o a whole range o
ecialized services. For example, the SBBs Fly Rail Baggage system
suring that your luggage can be sent rom any airport worldwide directly to
ur Swiss destination. Bicycles too can be transported in specially marked
ains. And you can dine and wine while travelling. Every InterCity train includes
dining car with an extensive menu card. Small snacks are available rom our
obile minibars.
From A to Z.
www.sbb.ch/baggage
www.sbb.ch/bike
Railwayservicesroundtheclock
Reason 10:
At your service.
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HIGHONEMOTIONSHave a fabulous day out in the snow at over 3000 metres.
TITLISROTAIR
Its going round! During the trip the
cable car turns 360 degrees to show you
the mountains in all their glory.
TITLISGLACIER
Enjoy snowy fun all year round on
the highest glacier excursion in Central
Switzerland.
TITLISGLACIERPARK
Its cool sliding down the slope on
a snow tube or any of our other crazy
sledges.
TITLISCLIFFWALK
To cross our incredible suspension
bridge at the summit, you need nerves
of steel as strong as the cables that
support it!
TITLISICEFLYER
From the chairlift you get awesome
views of the deep blue glacier crevasses.
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Snow Tubing
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Experience the source.
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witzerland is a country characterized by its wealth of unspoilt nature, scenic
lendours and the people who inhabit this landlocked nation in the heart of
urope. To this day, centuries-old traditions and customs are still being
actised with pride and passion. And can be enjoyed and experienced
roughout Switzerland in the most spectacular of settings. We invite you to join
on a journey of discovery through the real Switzerland. With probably the
est public transport system in the world. More on MySwitzerland.com/summer
Discover the real Switzerland.
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Use the RegioExpress via WolhusenLangnau or your trip rom Lucerne to
Bern. The small detour through the Entlebuch and the Emmental with its
rolling hills is well worthwhile. In the Entlebuch, the RegioExpress will take
you through Switzerlands rst UNESCO biosphere reserve, a ascinating
marshland where a diverse world o fora and auna abounds. In the Em-
mental, the train stops directly in ront o the Kambly Experience where
you can discover the secrets o ne Swiss pastries.
For urther inormation visit www.bls.ch/luzern-bern
The more scenic route
between Lucerne and Bern.
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