Night trains are making a comeback in Europe. When I found out, new direct train routes from the Netherlands to Switzerland were up and running again, I had to explore and try for myself. That is why I took the Amsterdam to Basel night train for a weekend break to …
Switzerland is an expensive travel destination. But how expensive is it really? Is travel to Switzerland completely out of your budget? Or is it possible to travel to Switzerland on a budget? I list my full 2-week Switzerland trip budget and provide you with tried and tested budget travel tips …
Switzerland is perfect to discover by train. I traveled for 2 weeks in Switzerland by train and planned and arranged everything myself. Be inspired by my Switzerland train itinerary that includes all the scenic train journeys of Switzerland. Plus a DIY guide on how to arrange everything yourself! Are you …
After 2 weeks of traveling through Switzerland by train, we had saved the best for last. On the day before our departure home, we visited the Jungfraujoch Top of Europe. The highest railway station in Europe and the famous Jungfraujoch mountain range. We were excited and a bit anxious (would …
When you think of Switzerland, you think of green Alpine meadows, cows with bells, wooden-clad houses, and snowy Alpine peaks. When you travel from Montreux to Lucerne on the Golden Pass train line through Switzerland, this is exactly what you’ll get. It doesn’t get more Swiss than this. From cheese-invested …
Of course, the Glacier Express train from St. Moritz to Zermatt had to be included in our 2 week Swiss train itinerary. This iconic scenic train ride that crosses Switzerland east to west over the high alps and links two of the world’s famous ski resorts is a must-do for …
The Bernina Express is dubbed the most beautiful train ride of Switzerland. Some even say in the world! Is this a clever marketing hype to lure people in to ride the train from Tirano to St. Moritz and Chur? Or does the claim live up to the hype? Let’s find …
The scenic train ride from Lucerne to Lugano on the Gotthard Panorama Express route was a highlight of my train trip to Switzerland. Read more about this scenic Swiss train ride and the Wilhelm Tell Express as I share my experience on the boat and this fantastic train ride through …
The Pre-Alpine Express is a scenic train route connecting Lucerne and St. Gallen in Switzerland. And Switzerland hosts some of the most beautiful scenic train rides in the world! For expample, the famous Bernina Express and the Glacier Express are of world-class beauty. Although I 100% agree with this, during …
As you might have noticed when you’ve read my blog posts about the Trans Mongolian Railway, the day trip from Nice on the Train des Merveilles, and the best way to travel to Tibet, I have a thing for epic train journeys. There is something truly enchanting about the most scenic train …
