Switzerland
GoldenPass Express
A panoramic journey linking Montreux, Gstaad and Interlaken, combining lake views, alpine villages and classic Swiss scenery.
4 Nights / 5 Days
Montreux • Gstaad • GoldenPass Express • Interlaken
The Journey
From Lake Geneva to the Bernese Oberland
The GoldenPass Express links the elegance of Montreux with the alpine charm of Gstaad and the mountain gateway of Interlaken. It is a relaxed, scenic journey that works beautifully as part of a wider Swiss rail holiday.
This five-day tailor-made itinerary includes time beside Lake Geneva and in the Bernese Oberland, allowing the panoramic train journey to sit at the heart of a properly paced Swiss holiday.
Suggested Itinerary
Your GoldenPass Express journey, day by day
Day 1
Arrive in Montreux
Travel by rail to Montreux and settle into your hotel beside Lake Geneva. Spend the evening exploring the promenade and enjoying the atmosphere of the Swiss Riviera.
Day 2
Discover Lake Geneva
Enjoy a full day around Montreux, with options including Chillon Castle, a lake cruise, the Lavaux vineyards or a mountain railway journey.
Day 3
GoldenPass Express to Interlaken
Board the GoldenPass Express for the panoramic journey through alpine valleys, chalet villages, Gstaad, Zweisimmen and Spiez before arriving in Interlaken.
Day 4
Explore the Bernese Oberland
Use Interlaken as your base for a day in the mountains. Choose from Jungfraujoch, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Lake Brienz or another tailor-made alpine experience.
Day 5
Depart or Extend
Continue by rail to Lucerne, Zurich, Zermatt or another Swiss destination, or extend your stay with additional nights in the Bernese Oberland.
Highlights
Why travel on the GoldenPass Express?
Lake Geneva
Begin beside one of Switzerland's most beautiful lakes, with Montreux offering a refined Riviera atmosphere.
Alpine Villages
Travel through classic Swiss landscapes, including mountain villages, valleys and chalet-lined scenery.
Flexible Itineraries
Combine the route with Lucerne, Zermatt, Jungfrau experiences or luxury lake and mountain hotels.
Route Map
GoldenPass Express Route
Follow the spectacular journey from Montreux on Lake Geneva through Gstaad, Zweisimmen and Spiez before arriving in Interlaken, linking vineyards, alpine valleys and some of Switzerland's most iconic scenery.
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