Suíça, O país dos trens

A melhor opção para viajar na Suíça é provavelmente de trem. Viajar de carro também pode ser feito, mas o trem oferece o prazer de admirar paisagens incríveis sem o estresse de manter os olhos na estrada. Viajar de trem na Suíça é muito agradável. On the one hand, because Swiss punctuality is no legend: it is really rare for trains to be late. On the other hand, because everything is very well connected. It is very impressive to see these trains go up to an altitude of 3400 m, cross wild landscapes made accessible to all. You just need to look at a map of Switzerland to understand: here dominate the big mountains, tumultuous rivers, glaciers, snow,... . The landscapes are sublime, but in return, the roads are often very winding. Crossing Switzerland by train saves a lot of time: 5,124 km of railway lines provide access to all regions of the country. No mountain prevents the Swiss from passing a train: they have just completed the new Gotthard rail tunnel, which is the longest in the world at 57 km.

Swiss Travel Pass: viaje na Suíça de trem, ônibus e barco

Travel in Switzerland aboard panoramic trains that cross regiões suntuosas and offer unique points of view. If you want to travel by train for several days and over long distances, it may be worth purchasing a Passe de viagem suíço. This all-in-one ticket allows unlimited journeys by train, bus, or boat throughout Switzerland for 3, 4, 8, or 15 days. It also includes access to panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express, the Bernina Express, the GoldenPass Line, or the Gotthard Panorama Express (except the mandatory supplement for a seat reservation). The same goes for museums and cultural sites: more than 500 sites are included in the Swiss Travel Pass, including the most famous museums in the country. Finally, some of the most beautiful cable cars are also included in the pass. The rise of Rigi, Brunni, Schilthorn, and Stanserhorn is free for Swiss Travel Pass holders. And it also gives you access to 50% discounts on most other cable cars.

Os melhores trens panorâmicos da Suíça

Os suíços não têm apenas algumas das ferrovias mais bonitas do mundo: eles também decidiram construir os trens mais bonitos para circular nelas. Para apreciar as paisagens na versão XXL, inventaram o conceito do trem panorâmico com janelas gigantes que transbordam para o telhado. Switzerland has beautiful mountain landscapes and nothing beats the train to admire them at ease. This is why the country has panoramic trains specially designed for tourists, equipped with large windows, audio guides, and, for some, a catering service: the Glacier Express, the Bernina Express, the Gotthard Panoramic Express, the Lucerne Interlaken, and the Golden Pass Panoramic. Also worth noting: scenic routes and themed trains (cheese, chocolate, etc.).

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Grande passeio de trem pela Suíça

The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland is a railway circuit of over 1,200 km that liga vários sites importantes na Suíça. Reúne oito percursos distintos, incluindo os mais belos trechos panorâmicos. Demora quatro ou oito dias para completar este Grand Train Tour no qual o Swiss Travel Pass é válido. Ainda melhor do que uma viagem de carro, uma viagem de trem!