8D7N Highlights of Switzerland (Winter Discovery)

Winter Discovery

8 days / 7 nights

from $2,378

Embark on a magical Winter discovery! Glide through snowy Davos in a horse-drawn sleigh, ride the iconic Glacier Express towards Brig, explore chic Gstaad and the dizzying heights of Glacier 3000 before discovering the medieval charm of Bern and the breathtaking mountain vistas from car-free Mürren. 

Highlights

• Dramatic mountain landscapes
• Top winter destinations
• Horse-drawn sleigh ride
• Winter Glacier Express
• Glacier 3000 mountain
• Medieval Bern

Your itinerary

Davos - Montreux - Bern - Lucerne

Day 1

Arrival by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Davos Platz. Overnight stay in Davos.

Highlights: Schatzalp mountain located at 1,861m, winter walking trails all around, Lake Davos, Davos town

Day 2

Enjoy a scenic 1-hour horse-drawn sleigh ride through Davos. Overnight stay in Davos.

Highlights: Art galleries, cafés, and shops, winter sports areas surrounding Davos, horse-drawn sleigh

Day 3

Davos - Montreux / approx. 8h

Travel by regional train from Davos to Filisur. Travel on the Glacier Express from Filisur to Brig. Continuation by regional train to Montreux. Overnight stay in Montreux.

Highlights: breath-taking views along the way

Day 4

Travel on the GoldenPass Line from Montreux to Gstaad. Excursion to the dizzying heights of Glacier 3000. Return by regional train to Montreux. Overnight stay in Montreux.

Highlights: Stunning panoramas such as the Pays-d'Enhauts mountains, Lake Geneva and the terraced vineyards of Lavaux UNESCO, picture postcard winter sport resort Gstaad

Day 5

Switzerland’s capital is like stepping back in time, explore it’s cobbled streets and 15th century buildings. Overnight stay in Bern.

Highlights: Bern’s covered walkways and it’s cellar restaurants for an atmospheric dining experience

Day 6

Explore the picture postcard chalet-style resort of Mürren with its breathtaking view across the Lauterbrunnen Valley towards Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains. Enjoy beautiful winter walks and sledging trails on Allmendhubel. Late afternoon return to Bern. Overnight stay in Bern.

Highlights: Car-free Mürren, views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, winter wonderland

Day 7

Short rail journey to Lucerne. Discover the old town and it’s famous Chapel Bridge. The snow capped winter panorama of the surrounding mountains is a magical sight. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Highlights: Chapel Bridge, Old Town

Day 8

Return trip by public transport from Lucerne to your final destination in Switzerland or extend your stay.

Inclusions

• Rail journey from your starting point in Switzerland and back
• Overnight stays with breakfast in Davos, Montreux, Bern and Lucerne
• Seat reservation on the Glacier Express and GoldenPass Express
• Horse-drawn sleigh ride
• Excursion to Gstaad & Glacier 3000
• Excursion to car-free Mürren and Allmendhubel
• From price applies per person in a 3-star double room, 2nd class, basic half-fare card
• Booking period: all year round
• Travel period: 12.12.2024 – 22.04.2025
• Price example calculated on 07.06.2024 for 10.04.2025

Good to know

• Travel documents are sent by email if possible, in exceptional cases by post