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Curated Rail-friendly route

Swiss Lakes by Rail

Lake promenades, mountain trains & storybook towns

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5 days through Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken.

Swiss Lakes by Rail is a 5-day curated route with 3 destinations and 9 suggested stops. Preview stops and timing, then find it in TripsCircle Explore.

  1. 1

    Destination 01

    Zurich

    3 stops
    • Lake Zurich Promenade

      A simple first walk that makes the lake-and-city setting clear

      nature
    • Kunsthaus Zürich

      A strong art stop before the alpine trains

      culture
    • Lindenhof

      A small historic terrace overlooking the old town and river

      sight
  2. 2

    Destination 02

    Lucerne

    3 stops
    • Chapel Bridge

      The city’s iconic covered bridge and an easy old-town loop

      culture
    • Lake Lucerne

      A shoreline or boat day that keeps the pace gentle

      nature
    • Mount Pilatus

      A dramatic mountain add-on reached by public transport and cableway

      adventure
  3. 3

    Destination 03

    Interlaken

    3 stops
    • Harder Kulm

      A quick funicular ride to a high view of two lakes

      sight
    • Lake Brienz

      Turquoise water and a quieter shoreline than the main resort streets

      nature
    • Lauterbrunnen Valley

      A straightforward rail-and-bus day into waterfalls and cliffs

      nature

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