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WONDERFUL SWISS HOLIDAY Golden Pass Train (Montreux - Interlaken - Lucerne) and Chocolate Train (6/4 -13/2024)
Golden Pass Train - Switzerland |
Beautiful Swiss Countryside |
Breakfast - Golden Pass Train |
Beautiful Swiss Lake and Village |
Lavaux Vineyard Terraces - Swiss Riviera |
From Montreux, the scenic route runs along the shores of Lake Geneva, past the terraced vineyards of Lavaux (see photo) and many impressive castles to the peaks of the Gstaad region and the Simmental Valley. You can travel this route either on the modern panoramic train or on the recreated Golden Pass Belle Epoque train with upholstered seats that operates year round.
Quaint Swiss Villages Along Lakes |
Zurich's Beautiful Old Town |
The following is a wonderful 2-week Swiss holiday going either way taking the Golden Pass panoramic trains when convenient. If you plan stops along the way (and you should), the regular Swiss trains are great, have more flexible schedules, and run along the same route.
Lucerne's Wonderful Old Town |
If you have less time you can eliminate a stop. Geneva and Zurich have excellent flight schedules available. Click on these links to see great things to do, where to stay and eat, and special attractions that we enjoyed in these amazing cities…
Geneva - 2 nights
Montreux & Chocolate Train - 3 nights
Interlaken - 3 nights
Lucerne - 3 nights
Zurich - 3 nights
Note: we visited Geneva and Interlaken on previous trips before we started this Travel Blog.
Golden Pass Prestige Train |
The Golden Pass is run by two separate train companies...
The Montreux-Interlaken Ost Golden Pass train can be booked on the MOB website. Both sides of the train are very nice. The best views are on the left side of the train when traveling Interlaken-Montreux and right side if traveling Montreux-Interlaken).
The Interlaken Ost-Luzern Golden Pass train between Interlaken Ost and Lucerne can be booked directly via the Zentralbahn.
Here you can find more information about the Golden Pass train. Here is a good website to learn to best way to book the famous Swiss panoramic trains rides. Also, the Swiss train website is wonderful for researching and booking regular Switzerland trains well as the panoramic trains.
Pretty Village of Gruyeres & Castle |
From Montreux, we enjoyed the MOB Swiss Chocolate Train (Train du Chocolat) even though most the trip is on a bus (only 45 minutes is by train). This 7-hour excursion takes you through beautiful Swiss countryside to experience how Swiss chocolate and Gruyere cheese are made with lots of sampling. Then you are taken to the beautiful traffic-free medieval village of Gruyères, the cheese capital of Switzerland. You are given 2 hours to explore this quaint village, have lunch, and visit the castle.
Chocolate Train (Train du Chocolat) |
You board the Chocolate Train at the Montreux train station on the 1915 Golden Pass Bell Epoque train where you are taken back in time to the plush velvety seats and ornate bar cars. While watching incredible views along Lake Geneva you get into the chocolate mood being served hot chocolate, chocolate, and pastries. Click on this link for more information about the Chocolate Train: (Montreux & Chocolate Train). The Chocolate train out of Montreux can be booked on this MOB website (note: don't worry about the "Montreux, gare" destination because it is round trip back to Montreux).
Map of Switzerland Panoramic Trains |
Lovely Swiss Lakeside Villages - Golden Pass |
We had a wonderful time on our Swiss adventure on the Golden Pass panoramic trains visiting some of the best cities in Switzerland!
Please see other great place in Switzerland, Click on these links...
Montreux & Chocolate Train Switzerland