Classic Switzerland

Classic Switzerland – A train journey through the Alps

Experience iconic alpine landscapes in Switzerland on a 5-day journey. Comfort and nature come together throughout the trip. In addition, you travel on famous panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express and Bernina Express. The journey includes stays in charming towns like Zermatt, St. Moritz, and Lugano. It is ideal for those seeking scenic beauty, exclusivity, and relaxation.

The journey begins with travel by flight or train from Denmark. Then you arrive in the car-free mountain village of Zermatt. Here, you can enjoy views of the Matterhorn. You can also take the Gornergrat Railway for a panoramic experience. Afterwards, continue on the Glacier Express. This legendary route takes you through deep valleys and snow-covered peaks to St. Moritz, known for its refined atmosphere and alpine charm.

Finally, the journey continues on the Bernina Express. This route connects snowy alpine landscapes with green valleys near Lugano. Along the way, the scenery changes gradually. In Lugano, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and scenic lake views before returning home.

Highlights:

  • Zermatt and the Gornergrat Railway: Experience views of the Matterhorn from a car-free alpine village. Then enjoy panoramic scenery on the Gornergrat line.
  • Glacier Express: Travel on this iconic route from Zermatt to St. Moritz through dramatic alpine landscapes. A 3-course meal is served on board.
  • St. Moritz: Enjoy the exclusive atmosphere of this well-known mountain destination. There is time to relax and explore.
  • Bernina Express: Travel on this UNESCO-listed route from St. Moritz to Lugano. The journey moves from snowy peaks to green valleys.
  • Lugano: End the journey in this elegant town with an Italian feel and a calm alpine setting.

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5 days / per person from
12.990,-
Includes train/flight to and from Denmark, hotels, and panoramic trains
Inkluderet i prisen
  • Travel from Denmark to Switzerland by night train or flight
  • 4 nights in Switzerland including breakfast
  • Stay in Zermatt, St. Moritz, and Lugano at hotels within walking distance of the stations
  • Panoramic trains: Glacier Express and Bernina Express

Flight or train – your choice

With us, you can choose whether to travel to and from your destination by train or by plane.

Travel options:

  • Train travel both ways
  • Flights both ways
  • Train outbound – flight return
  • Flight outbound – train return

Travel catalogue

Read more about the itinerary, sights, and experiences in the catalogue here.

Recommended itinerary

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Day 1: Travel to Switzerland by flight or night train (+1 day)
Days 1–3: Zermatt
Day 2: Gornergrat
Day 3: Glacier Express – Zermatt to St. Moritz
Days 3–4: St. Moritz
Day 4: Bernina Express – St. Moritz to Lugano
Days 4–5: Lugano
Day 5: Return journey by flight or night train (+1 day)
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All trips can be tailored to your preferences

All trips can be customised, combined and tailored to your preferences, including different hotels, number of nights, cities and travel by plane or train.

About the hotels

We work with many hotels in the city, and the examples below are only intended as samples of hotels within walking distance of the stations.

Alpen Resort Hotel & Spa ****, Zermatt

Spissstrasse 52, 3920 Zermatt, Schweiz
Zermatt togstation ligger ca. 400 meter fra hotellet (ca. 5 minutters gang). Zermatt er bilfri og nås med tog fra Visp/Brig og videre med shuttle eller til fods til hotellet. Nem gåafstand til/fra Zermatt station – ideelt for gæster uden bil,...
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Hotel Daniela ****, Zermatt

Steinmattstrasse 39, 3920 Zermatt, Schweiz
Zermatt togstation ligger ca. 900 meter fra hotellet (ca. 12 minutters gang eller kort taxatur). Zermatt er bilfri og nås med tog fra Visp/Brig og videre til hotellet til fods eller med el-taxi. Overkommelig gåafstand til/fra Zermatt station ...
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Hotel Garni Testa Grigia ***, Zermatt

Bahnhofstrasse 21, 3920 Zermatt, Schweiz
Zermatt togstation ligger ca. 300 meter fra hotellet (ca. 4 minutters gang). Zermatt er bilfri og nås med tog fra Visp/Brig og videre til hotellet til fods eller med el-taxi. Meget nem adgang til/fra Zermatt station – ideelt for gæster uden b...
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Hotel Monte Rosa ****, Zermatt

Bahnhofstrasse 21, 3920 Zermatt, Schweiz
Zermatt togstation ligger ca. 300 meter fra hotellet (ca. 4 minutters gang). Zermatt er bilfri og nås med tog fra Visp/Brig og videre til hotellet til fods eller med el-taxi. Meget nem adgang til/fra Zermatt station – ideelt for gæster uden b...
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Hotel Parnass ***, Zarmatt

Vispastrasse 4, 3920 Zermatt, Schweiz
Zermatt togstation ligger ca. 500 meter fra hotellet (ca. 7 minutters gang). Zermatt er bilfri og nås med tog fra Visp/Brig og videre til hotellet til fods eller med el-taxi. Nem adgang til/fra Zermatt station – ideelt for gæster uden bil, de...
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Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel ***, St. Moritz

Via Traunter plazzas 7, 7500 St. Moritz, Schweiz
St. Moritz togstation ligger ca. 800 meter fra hotellet (ca. 10 minutters gang eller kort taxatur). Herfra er der togforbindelser til Chur, Zürich, Tirano (Bernina Express) og resten af Engadin. Overkommelig gåafstand til/fra St. Moritz stati...
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Hotel GRACE LA MARGNA ST MORITZ *****, St. Moritz

Via Serlas 5, 7500 St. Moritz, Schweiz
St. Moritz togstation ligger ca. 200 meter fra hotellet (ca. 3 minutters gang). Herfra er der togforbindelser til Chur, Zürich, Tirano (Bernina Express) og resten af Engadin. Perfekt beliggenhed tæt på St. Moritz station – ideelt for gæster u...
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Hotel Steffani ****, St. Moritz

Via Traunter plazzas 6, 7500 St. Moritz, Schweiz
St. Moritz togstation ligger ca. 800 meter fra hotellet (ca. 10 minutters gang eller kort taxatur). Herfra er der togforbindelser til Chur, Zürich, Tirano (Bernina Express) og resten af Engadin. Overkommelig gåafstand til/fra St. Moritz stati...
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Schweizerhof Swiss Quality Hotel ****, St. Moritz

Via dal Bagn 54, 7500 St. Moritz, Schweiz
St. Moritz togstation ligger ca. 800 meter fra hotellet (ca. 10 minutters gang eller kort taxatur). Herfra er der togforbindelser til Chur, Zürich, Tirano (Bernina Express) og resten af Engadin. Overkommelig gåafstand til/fra St. Moritz stati...
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Soldanella ***, St. Moritz

Via Somplaz 17, 7500 St. Moritz, Schweiz
St. Moritz togstation ligger ca. 1 km fra hotellet (ca. 12 minutters gang eller kort taxatur). Herfra er der togforbindelser til Chur, Zürich, Tirano (Bernina Express) og resten af Engadin. Overkommelig gåafstand til/fra St. Moritz station – ...
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International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel ***, Lugano

Via Nassa 68, 6900 Lugano, Schweiz
Lugano togstation ligger ca. 1,1 km fra hotellet (ca. 15 minutters gang eller kort tur med bus/funicolare). Herfra er der togforbindelser til resten af Schweiz og Italien. Let adgang til/fra Lugano station – hotellet ligger centralt ved søpro...
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LUGANODANTE Boutique & Lifestyle Hotel ****, Lugano

Piazza Cioccaro 5, 6900 Lugano, Schweiz
Lugano togstation ligger ca. 400 meter fra hotellet (ca. 7 minutters gang eller 2 minutter med funicolare). Herfra er der togforbindelser til resten af Schweiz og Italien. Nem adgang til/fra Lugano station – hotellet ligger centralt ved Piazz...
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Novotel Lugano Paradiso ****, Lugano

Viale S. Salvatore 11, 6900 Paradiso, Schweiz
Lugano-Paradiso station ligger ca. 400 meter fra hotellet (ca. 5 minutters gang). Lugano hovedbanegård ligger ca. 2 km væk (nem adgang med bus/taxa). Herfra er der togforbindelser til resten af Schweiz og Italien. Kort og nem gåafstand til/fr...
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Walter au Lac ***, Lugano

Piazza Riziero Rezzonico 7, 6900 Lugano, Schweiz
Lugano togstation ligger ca. 800 meter fra hotellet (ca. 10 minutters gang eller få minutter med funicolare). Herfra er der togforbindelser til resten af Schweiz og Italien. Nem adgang til/fra Lugano station – hotellet ligger centralt ved søp...
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Accommodation and hotels

During the journey, you will stay in carefully selected hotels offering comfort, a great location, and a cozy atmosphere. If you have specific preferences regarding hotel, location, or facilities, you can include them in your request — we will find the best solution for you.

What you can expect from the accommodation:

  • Comfortable rooms and quality facilities
  • Hotels close to the city center or train station
  • A cozy atmosphere with a focus on safety
  • The option to choose between different standards

The cities visited on this journey

Prices for this journey

The prices shown are indicative and based on our suggested train journey and hotel options. All trips can be tailored to your preferences, and you are always welcome to request a tailor-made offer that matches your specific needs.
Standard

3-star hotels
2nd class train

5 days / per person from
12.990,-
Includes train/flight to and from Denmark, hotels, and panoramic trains
  • Hotel with breakfast and train included
  • 3-star hotels and 2nd class train travel
Tailor the trip to your wishes
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4-star hotels
1st class train travel

5 days / per person from
14.990,-
Includes train/flight to and from Denmark, hotels, and panoramic trains
  • Everything from the Standard package is included
  • Hotel with breakfast and train included
  • 4-star hotels and 1st class train travel
Tailor the trip to your wishes
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Standard

3-star hotels
2nd class train

5 days / per person from
12.990,-
Includes train/flight to and from Denmark, hotels, and panoramic trains
  • Hotel with breakfast and train included
  • 3-star hotels and 2nd class train travel
Rejsen kan tilpasses efter jeres ønsker
Premium

4-star hotels
1st class train travel

5 days / per person from
14.990,-
Includes train/flight to and from Denmark, hotels, and panoramic trains
  • Everything from the Standard package is included
  • Hotel with breakfast and train included
  • 4-star hotels and 1st class train travel
Rejsen kan tilpasses efter jeres ønsker
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All prices are from prices and include:


  • Train journey with a night train in a private sleeping compartment with toilet, or flights to and from Switzerland
  • 2 nights in Zermatt including breakfast
  • 1 night in St. Moritz including breakfast
  • 1 night in Lugano including breakfast
  • Travel on the Gornergrat Railway
  • Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz
  • Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Lugano
  • 24-hour emergency support line
  • Child discounts apply with at least 2 paying adults

All journeys can be tailored and customized to your preferences, including different hotels, number of nights, destinations, and travel by train or flight

About the travel options

Travel options vary from trip to trip – sometimes the journey is by train, other times by cruise or ferry. Here you can read more about what applies to this specific trip:

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