Swiss Rail Journeys: Volume 2

Swiss Rail Journeys: Volume 2

The railroad of Switzerland cross some of the most spectacular and stunningly beautiful mountain landscapes in the world. From Basel to Lugano, from Geneva to St. Mortz, Swiss Rail Journeys takes you through glorious mountain scenery and around breathtaking alpine lakes.

The William Tell Express

This railway links Luzern, located in the mountainous heart of Switzerland, with Lugano, in the far south of the country adjoining the Swiss-Italian border. The route takes us though dramatic alpine valleys and across towing passes, by the lemon groves of Locarno and past the splendid vistas of Lake Lugano, before arriving at its final destination among the Palazzos of Lugano.

The Gotthardbahn

Travel through the heart of Switzerland as this railway crosses from Basel to Chiasso. Switzerland's third largest city, Basel is located along the Rhine River at the Franco-German border, while Chiasso lies along the Italian-Swiss border. The journey takes us through some of the most breathtaking mountain scenery in the world before arriving at its final destination near Italy's breathtaking Lake Como.