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Mountain Excursions in Switzerland Discounted with the Swiss Travel Pass

As a country that is almost two-thirds covered by mountains, it goes without saying that no trip to Switzerland is complete without a visit to a mountain peak.

Thankfully, reaching the peaks of many mountains in Switzerland is easy. The well-connected Swiss public transport network makes it possible to enjoy a mountain excursion in Switzerland with incredible ease.

There’s a range of transport options waiting to whisk you to the Swiss mountain summits including funiculars, cogwheel trains and cable cars.

And, with the Swiss Travel Pass, mountain excursions are heavily discounted, and in some cases, fully covered.

🇨🇭 Not sure what the Swiss Travel Pass is?   Read our detailed guide to the Swiss Travel Pass > here.

There is no one single mountain excursion that is a must-do for every visitor. 

Which mountain peak you should visit depends on a number of factors including which area you’re staying in, how much time you have and what kind of experience you would like to get.

If you’d like to touch snow, one of the higher peaks like Mt. Titlis, Jungfraujoch or Schilthorn would be a good choice.  

If you’re afraid of heights and don’t want to travel in a cable car, an excursion by mountain railway or funicular is a great option.  Mt. Rigi, Mt. Pilatus and Jungfraujoch are just three mountains that can be reached by train.

In this article, we tell you about some of the most popular mountain excursions in Switzerland (there are too many to mention in one article) and the discounts that you receive as a holder of a Swiss Travel Pass.

To see the discounts offered to Swiss Travel Pass holders for each mountain excursion in Switzerland, you can refer to > this map .

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Reduced Prices on Mountain Excursions with the Swiss Travel Pass

As we’ve already mentioned above, most mountain excursions in Switzerland are discounted for holders of a Swiss Travel Pass .

The discount offered varies but as a general guide the following reductions apply:

• 100% discount for Mt. Rigi, Stanserhorn, Stoos, Klewenalp and Brunni
• 25% discount for Jungfraujoch (Wengen to Jungfraujoch section and Eiger Glacier to Jungfraujoch section)
• 25% discount for Locarno to Orselina funicular
• 50% discount for most other mountain excursions

🇨🇭 You can learn more about the discounts available with the Swiss Travel Pass in Episode 21 of our podcast .

Mountain Excursions in Central Switzerland

There is no other major city in Switzerland that is so close to the mountain peaks as Lucerne.

You can spend the morning strolling around the Old Town and the afternoon admiring the views from a mountain peak.

This makes it the perfect base to explore more of the Alps and mountain peaks in central Switzerland. 

Discount: With the Swiss Travel Pass, Mount Rigi is fully covered.

At 1,798 metres above sea level, Mount Rigi is certainly not the highest mountain in Switzerland – it’s a peak of the pre-Alps – but it is definitely worth visiting.

The good thing about Mount Rigi is that it’s fully included in the Swiss Travel Pass so you don’t have to pay any money to go up there.

There are multiple ways to reach Mt. Rigi so we suggest doing a round trip. 

Start by taking a boat from Lucerne and enjoy a one hour cruise across Lake Lucerne to Vitznau. Then board the cogwheel train for the ride up to Mt. Rigi.

This was the first mountain rack railway built in Europe and is now over 150 years old.

Alternatively, you can take a train from Lucerne to Weggis and then a cable car to Rigi Kaltbad, one of the intermediate stops before the summit of Mt. Rigi.

On your return journey, why not take a different cogwheel train from Rigi Kulm (the summit) to Arth Goldau, where you can take a regular train back to Lucerne?

You can either do a half-day or full-day excursion to Mt. Rigi as there are quite a few things to do there.

There’s even a couple of hotels on Mt. Rigi so you can spend the night on the mountain, too.

There are lots of hiking opportunities, a lovely thermal spa, and wonderful 360° degree views from the summit.

The big advantage of the relatively low height of Mount Rigi is that it doesn’t have any impact on your wellbeing up there.

When you go to the very high peaks, you can feel the lack of oxygen up there, but you don’t feel anything on Mt. Rigi so it’s a mountain peak suitable for people of any age.

Open: Mt. Rigi is accessible all year round.

Journey time by train from Lucerne: 54 minutes to Vitznau, 45 minutes to Weggis, 30 minutes to Arth-Goldau.

🇨🇭 Read more: How to Visit Mt. Rigi

Stanserhorn

Discount: Fully covered with the Swiss Travel Pass.

Another marvelous mountain close to Lucerne is Stanserhorn. It’s not one of the most famous mountains but it’s the perfect mountain for individual travellers.

Stanserhorn is another peak of the pre-Alps so it’s not too high (1,900 metres) but it offers the perfect combination of tradition and high tech.

To get to Stanserhorn you first need to travel from Lucerne to Stans.

At Stans you board the historic funicular railway to the Kälti mid-way station, before changing to the futuristic CabriO cable car for the journey to Stanserhorn.

As the name implies, the CabriO is an open air aerial cable car, so you can enjoy the ride up on the rooftop of the gondola. If you’re afraid of heights there is also space in the gondola itself.

The cable car station is a little below the peak of Stanserhorn so you can enjoy some easy hiking trails up to the peak. 

One of the unique features of Stanserhorn is its volunteer rangers. They can tell you where to get the best views, where the most beautiful flowers grow, and provide information about the local wildlife and the history of Stanserhorn.

If you’re feeling hungry, you will find a self-service revolving restaurant at Stanserhorn.

Open: The Stanserhorn Railway operates from early April to mid-November.

Journey time by train from Lucerne: 17 minutes to Stans.

🇨🇭 In addition to Mt. Rigi and Stanserhorn, there are three more mountain excursions that are fully covered with the Swiss Travel Pass.  These are Stoos, Klewenalp and Brunni, all located in Central Switzerland. Get your Swiss Travel Pass here to visit these mountains for free.

Discount: With the Swiss Travel Pass, Mount Titlis is discounted by 50%.

A higher, and more well-known mountain in the same area as Stanserhorn is Mt. Titlis. Its peak reaches 3,000 metres. 

Mt. Titlis is reached from the lovely village of Engelberg. To get there, you can take the Lucerne Engelberg Express, a picturesque train ride that takes about an hour. 

Then it’s a short walk from the train station to the cable car station which will take you up to Titlis. The cable car ride is in two sections. 

The first section from Engelberg to Trübsee is in small gondolas, and for the second section from Trübsee to Titlis you travel aboard the Rotair gondola, the world’s first revolving gondola.

You can stop off at Trübsee to enjoy a hike or visit the small lake, and there are activities available all year round including a Snow Fun Park and a zipline. 

There’s also a mountain lodge here should you wish to stay overnight.

On top of Titlis there is snow all year round, thanks to a glacier, and there are snow activities throughout the year.  You can take a ride on the Ice Flyer chairlift across the glacier and visit a glacier cave.

There are also plenty of hiking opportunities at Mt. Titlis, and it’s a popular ski resort, enjoying the longest ski season in Switzerland. 

We recommend you allow a full day for your excursion to Mt. Titlis.

Open: Mt. Titlis is accessible all year round.

Journey time by train from Lucerne: 45 minutes to Engelberg.

🇨🇭 Read more: How to Visit Mt. Titlis

Mt. Pilatus

Discount: With the Swiss Travel Pass, Mt. Pilatus tickets are discounted by 50%.

Possibly the most famous mountain in Central Switzerland is Lucerne’s ‘house mountain’, Mt. Pilatus, which is also nicknamed the ‘Dragon Mountain’.

When visiting Mt. Pilatus there are two ways to reach the summit.

The first option is to take the world’s steepest cogwheel train which departs from Alpnachstad, a 17 minute train ride or a 1 hour (approximately) boat ride from Lucerne.

The cogwheel train ride from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm takes just 30 minutes.

The other way to get to Mt. Pilatus is by an aerial cable car from Kriens via Fräkmüntegg. Kriens can be reached from Lucerne by bus.

A  popular itinerary is known as the Golden Round Trip which includes travel one way via the cogwheel train and the other way by cable car.

At the peak, called Pilatus Kulm, (which is 2,132 metres), there is a beautiful hotel dating back to 1890. It’s a beautiful place to spend the night or, if you don’t have that much time, to enjoy a delicious lunch. 

There are a few hiking trails and of course the views over Lucerne are just stunning.

If you’d like to stop at Fräkmüntegg on your journey to or from Mt. Pilatus, there is a rope park, the Dragon Glider flying fox and a summer toboggan run.

Mt. Pilatus is suitable for either a half-day or full-day excursion. 

Open: The Alpnachstad to Pilatus cogwheel railway operates from late May until mid-to-late November, whilst the Kriens-Fräkmüntegg-Pilatus Kulm cableway closes for maintenance for around two weeks from late October.  

Journey time by train from Lucerne: 17 minutes to Alpnachstad, 24 minutes to Kriens.

🇨🇭 Read more: How to Visit Mt. Pilatus

Mountain Excursions in Jungfrau Region

The Jungfrau Region is one of Switzerland’s most-visited destinations thanks not only to its location in the Bernese Alps, but also for the many activities on offer.  

The largest town in the region, the holiday resort of Interlaken, is well-known for its multitude of adrenaline sports and its position between two beautiful lakes, Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.

It’s the scenery and the mountain excursions that draw most visitors, though, with excursions to Jungfraujoch and Schilthorn amongst the most popular in all of Switzerland.

Jungfraujoch

Discount: Does Swiss Travel Pass cover Jungfraujoch? Not entirely but you can travel for free to Grindelwald or Wengen and get a 25% discount for the remainder of the trip.

One of the most well known peaks in Switzerland is the Jungfraujoch which is one of the Bernese Alps.

Jungfraujoch is also called ‘Top of Europe’ because it is here you will find the highest railway station in Europe at 3,474 metres.

There are actually quite a few possibilities to reach Jungfraujoch. 

Firstly, you can take a train from Interlaken to Kleine Scheidegg, either via Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen. Then, at Kleine Scheidegg, you change again to the Jungfrau rack railway all the way up to the peak. 

On the way between Kleine Scheidegg and Jungfraujoch the train goes through a tunnel which is carved through the Eiger North Face. This is one of the most difficult climbing routes all over the world.

The other option to reach Jungfraujoch is by the Eiger Express, which is a brand new gondola which travels between Grindelwald and Eiger Glacier. At the Glacier station, you change to the Jungfrau rack railway for the final leg of the journey.

The good thing about the Eiger Express option is you save a lot of time, so it is a great idea to travel in one direction entirely by train and use the cable car and train combination in the opposite direction.

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On Jungfraujoch, there are various restaurants and numerous things to see and do.  These include the Sphinx Observatory which offers perfect views over the Aletsch Glacier, the biggest glacier in the Alps. 

There is an Ice Palace (with carved ice sculptures), a few shops and a Snow Fun Park (open only in summer) where you can try snow tubing, sledging, skiing and ride on a zip line.

It is recommended that you allow a full day for this excursion. 

As you are travelling to such a high altitude, you are likely to be very tired after your visit, but it’s a one once in a lifetime experience going up there, so it’s well worth it.

Open: The Jungfraubahn (train) operates 365 days per year, whilst the Eiger Express is closed for maintenance for five days during November.

Journey time from Interlaken: 20 minutes to Lauterbrunnen, 30 minutes to Grindelwald Terminal, 34 minutes to Grindelwald (station).

Discount: With the Swiss Travel Pass, Schilthorn ticket prices are heavily discounted. You travel to Mürren for free and get a 50% reduction from Mürren to Schilthorn.

Facing Jungfraujoch is actually the other famous mountain peak in the region, which is called the Schilthorn. 

Schilthorn is on the other side of the Lauterbrunnen Valley. The Lauterbrunnen Valley itself is very beautiful and is home to 72 waterfalls.

This was the valley that inspired JRR Tolkien to create the place Rivendell in his famous novel Lord Of The Rings.

Again there are two options to reach Schilthorn. The first option is to travel by cable car from Stechelberg, and the other option is to take a cable car and train combination from Lauterbrunnen.

Both routes go via Murren where all passengers take the Schilthorn cableway to the summit. 

Schilthorn is famous for the 1969 James Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” which starred George Lazenby, and there are lots of Bond-themed exhibitions up there.

A must-visit is the 360 Degree Restaurant Piz Gloria which featured in the movie, but the main highlight for many visitors are the spectacular 360° views from the observation deck.

So impressive is this view, it has actually been coined ‘the Swiss Skyline’ and, on a clear day, you can see as far as Mont Blanc in France!

Open: The Schilthorn can be reached year round except for 4 days in April and three weeks in November.

Journey time from Interlaken: 20 minutes to Lauterbrunnen, 42 minutes to Stechelberg.

🇨🇭 Read more: How to Plan a Schilthorn Excursion

Mountain Excursions from Zermatt

Zermatt is a charming, car-free alpine village surrounded by various 4,000 meter peaks.

The village is watched over by the impressive Matterhorn and there are two popular mountain excursions which offer fantastic views of the pyramid-shaped peak. 

Of course, if you hold a Swiss Travel Pass, Zermatt’s popular mountain excursions are half price.

Discount: 50% reduction with the Swiss Travel Pass.

The excursion to Gornergrat is by a cogwheel train which takes you up to 3,000 metres above sea level.  There are a few stops along the way where you can get off and reboard a later train if you wish.

The journey from Zermatt to Gornergrat takes 32 minutes and the views are spectacular.

At the summit of Gornergrat there is an old observatory including a hotel and restaurant, and this is the place where you get the most stunning views of Matterhorn.

There’s also a viewing platform above the hotel which overlooks the Gorner Glacier and has Matterhorn views.

At Gornergrat, you are also very close to the highest peak of Switzerland. Matterhorn is not the highest peak of Switzerland, although it’s the most photographed peak. 

The highest peak is actually the Dufourspitze (or Monte Rosa), which is visible from Gornergrat. 

Open: Gornergrat can be reached year round.

Journey time from Zermatt: 32 minutes to Gornergrat.

🇨🇭 Read more: How to visit Gornergrat

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Discount: On an excursion to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Swiss Travel Pass holders receive a 50% reduction.

Another great excursion from Zermatt is a trip up to the Kleine Matterhorn, also known as Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.

You reach Kleine Matterhorn by the Matterhorn Glacier Express cableway.

This is the highest accessible peak in Switzerland and is more than 3,800 meters above sea level. You really feel the height up there. 

There’s a restaurant up there, and a Glacier Cave as well as a number of other things to do and of course the Matterhorn views are impressive.

Open: 365 days 

Journey time from Zermatt: 45 minutes to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.

🇨🇭 Read more: Best mountain excursions from Zermatt

Mountain Excursions in Ticino

Perhaps surprisingly, the southernmost canton of Switzerland, Ticino, is also home to many mountain peaks. 

The special thing about the peaks in Ticino is they look different to the high peaks of the Alps. Rather than the rocky cliffs of the Alps, these mountains are more like rolling hills and are tree covered.

There are numerous mountain excursions available in Ticino but two popular trips are to San Salvatore and Monte Generoso.

Monte San Salvatore

Discount: 50% reduction with Swiss Travel Pass.

San Salvatore is a mountain close to the capital of Ticino, Lugano. 

To reach the summit you take a cable car from Paradiso, another town located on Lake Lugano. It seems like you are in paradise already!

After a short ride up to the peak, you have a beautiful 360 degree view over Lugano, Lake Lugano and the valleys in the Ticino. 

Many visitors come for the hiking possibilities at Monte San Salvatore. Since everything is well connected, you can hike down and then take a postal bus or a boat back to Paradiso or Lugano.

The nature here is different to the mountains in the northern part of Switzerland and you’ll see lots of chestnuts, one of the local specialties, being grown here.

Open: year round except for the month of October and the first couple of days in December, and one week in March.

Journey time from Lugano: 2 minutes by train and 5 minutes by foot to Lugano-Paradiso funicular station.

Monte Generoso

A little bit further south and on the way to Mendrisio, which is almost at the southern tip of Switzerland and close to the border to Italy, is Capolago.

Here you can take a cogwheel train up to Monte Generoso, which is another mountain which provides incredible views over Lake Lugano.

On top of Monte Generoso, is a unique building which was designed by the famous Swiss architect, Mario Botta. 

The Stone Flower is a masterpiece of architectural design and houses a restaurant.  It’s worth a trip up to Monte Generoso just to see the building but you’ll also be rewarded with beautiful views.

Open: The Monte Generoso railway operates from the beginning of April until early November.

Journey time by train from Lugano: 15 minutes to Capolago-Riva S. Vitale.

Two More Mountain Excursions in Switzerland

Discount: 50% reduction withe the Swiss Travel Pass (postal bus rides free).

Mount Santis is the peak in Appenzellerland in the eastern part of Switzerland. 

There is a cable car going up there but it’s a little off the beaten track still as not too many international tourists go up there.

You can reach Mt. Santis from two sides. The first option is to take a postal bus from the Toggenburg Valley to Schwägalp where the cable car station is located. 

Alternatively, you can take the bus on the other side from Urnasch and Appenzell to Schwägalp, so you can easily do a round trip. 

On the peak of Mt. Säntis, which is 2,500 meters above sea level, you get beautiful views over Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, because it’s right in the northeast eastern corner of the country. 

There are two interesting exhibitions and a couple of restaurants at the summit. 

An excursion to Mt. Säntis can be easily combined with a visit to the town of Appenzell, which is very picturesque.

Open: Year round except from mid-January to the beginning of February.

Journey time from St. Gallen: 58 minutes by train and bus to Schwägalp.

Brienzer Rothorn

Another lesser-known mountain peak which is again in the Bernese Oberland is the Brienzer Rothorn. This mountain is located beside the town of Brienz on Lake Brienz.

From Brienz you take a steam cogwheel train up to the mountain peak, which makes it quite a unique experience in Switzerland. 

Up there of course you have a restaurant, you can do some hiking, and you can enjoy the views. But the trip itself is an experience in itself.

The Brienzer Rothorn excursion is a great one day or half day excursion out of Interlaken. 

You can do the trip from Interlaken to Brienz in 20 minutes by train, take the steam train up and down the mountain and then go back to Interlaken by boat across Lake Brienz, making the perfect day out.

Open: The Brienz Rothorn Bahn operates from early June until late October.

Journey time from Interlaken: 20 minutes by train or 80 minutes by boat (seasonal) to Brienz.

🇨🇭 Read more: Planning your trip on the Brienz Rothorn nostalgic steam railway

Shorter Mountain Excursions in Switzerland

If you only have a couple of hours to dedicate to a mountain excursion, there are options for you, too.

Two great examples of shorter mountain excursions include Harder Kulm from Interlaken and the funicular from Locarno to Orselina , both of which also offer stunning views but don’t require as much of a time commitment.

There is even an accessible peak out of Zurich. This is called the Uetliberg , and although it’s quite a small mountain, you get beautiful views from the peak over Zurich city. 

It’s accessible within half an hour from Zurich city centre. 

Final Thoughts

As you can see, there are peaks and views and accessible mountains all over the country. 

Regardless of whether you have just a couple of hours or a full day, want to touch snow or see a glacier, would like to do some hiking or just sit and enjoy a meal or a drink with a view, there is a mountain excursion in Switzerland that’s just right for you.

And with the Swiss Travel Pass in your pocket (or on your phone!), you will benefit from substantial discounts, too.

The reduced prices on mountain excursions is just one of the many Swiss Rail Pass benefits. You can read about the other benefits of the Swiss Travel Pass here .

🇨🇭 Are you ready to buy your Swiss Travel Pass?  Get yours here.

Good to Know

Where to buy tickets for mountain excursions.

If you hold a Swiss Travel Pass , you do not need to purchase the discounted ticket for your mountain excursion in advance.

You can simply present your Swiss Travel Pass at the ticket office at the cable car station to buy your ticket at the reduced rate.

For excursions that are fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass, you just show your Pass at the ticket office and you’ll be given a ticket to enter the cable car. 

In the case of the Mt. Rigi train, you can just show your Swiss Travel Pass to the ticket inspector onboard the train.

You’ll also find more detailed information about buying, activating and using your Swiss Travel Pass in > this article .

Webcams 

We always recommend you check the webcams of the mountain peak you are planning to visit before you set off on your excursion. 

Webcams show live footage of the weather conditions so you can prepare for your visit.

It may be fine and sunny in the valley where you are staying but cloudy on the mountain top, or vice versa. 

Checking the live weather situation can help you to decide whether to go ahead with your excursion or postpone it for another day.

Dress Appropriately

Just as the weather conditions in the lowlands can be vastly different to those on the mountain summits, so can the temperatures.

Even in summer, temperatures on the mountains can be very low so be sure to dress appropriately.

We recommend you take a warm coat or jacket and sturdy, covered shoes, regardless of the time of year you visit.  During the cooler months, a warm hat and gloves are also suggested.

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Mountain Excursions with the Swiss Travel Pass

When you buy the Swiss Travel Pass, you get a whole range of significant discounts on everything from public transport, museums, and best of all, mountain excursions.

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Mountain Excursions With Discounts

The Swiss Travel Pass is even better with large discounts on a range of mountain excursions that you are likely to do during your trip to Switzerland.

• Free Mountain Excursions: Mt Rigi, Stoos, Stanserhorn, Brunni & Klewenalp
• 50% Discounted Mountain Excursions: Gornergrat, Kleine Matterhorn, Eiger Express, Männlichen, Schilthorn, First, Mt Titlis, Pilatus, Säntis, and many more
• 25% Discount Mountain Excursions : Jungfraujoch

Mountain Excursions Around Lucerne (Central Switzerland)

Most of you will be spending some time around Lucerne and going on a range of day trips from there . And it’s great to know that many of them are included in the Swiss Travel Pass.

One of the most popular trips from Lucerne is by boat to Vitznau and then to the top of Mount Rigi. It is all free with the Swiss Travel Pass.

Mount Pilatus

The Mountain Pilatus Golden Trip is partly free as you have to take the boat there and the bus back. But the tickets up with the cogwheel train and down with the gondola are 50% off.

Mount Titlis

Many of you will be planning a day out to the top of Mt Titlis and into the Ice Cave there. Well, you get 50% off on the cable car. The train ride there is free of course!

Mountain Excursions in the Jungfrau Region

Things can get a little confusing around Interlaken with so many options including Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and all of the mountains around.

Let me quickly break it down for you.

• Train & bus travel to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Wengen
• Gondola: Mürren is Free
• 60% Discount: Schilthorn
• 50% Discount: Grindelwald First, Männlichen, Schynigge Platte,
• 25% Discount: Wegen onwards (Kleine Schiedegg, Jungfraujoch), Eiger Gletscher

Mountain Excursions in Zermatt

Some of you might end up in Zermatt, after all, it is the home of Switzerland’s iconic Matterhorn. And there are so many mountain excursions to do from there.

Here is a quick rundown of the discounts you get:

• 50% Discount: Kleine Matterhorn (aka Matterhorn Glacier Paradise), Gornergrat

In fact, there are other trips you can do in Zermatt, and all of them should be 50% off.

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Discover Schilthorn: The Ultimate Swiss Mountain Experience with Swiss Travel Pass

Unlock the beauty of schilthorn and save 50% with swiss travel pass.

Set off on an extraordinary adventure to Schilthorn , a jewel in Switzerland’s crown of mountains. More than just a peak, Schilthorn is a destination where panoramic views merge with cinematic legend. Ascend to its summit via the Schilthorn cable car , offering a journey filled with stunning scenery at every turn. For Swiss Travel Pass holders , this remarkable experience is even more accessible with a 50% discount . Fans of James Bond, nature enthusiasts, and adventure seekers alike will find Schilthorn a captivating and memorable Swiss highlight.

How to Get to Schilthorn from Interlaken: Two Convenient Routes

Starting your journey from Interlaken, you have two convenient options to reach Schilthorn. And the best part? Swiss Travel Pass holders get a 50% discount on the cable car from Mürren and Stechelberg .

Option 1: Via Lauterbrunnen and Mürren

Train from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen : Take a train from Interlaken Ost to Lauterbrunnen.

Cable Car to Mürren : From Lauterbrunnen, hop on a cable car to Mürren.

Final Cable Car to Schilthorn : From Mürren, a 30-minute cable car ride will take you to the summit of Schilthorn.

Book Now: from Mürren (50% off with Swiss Travel Pass)

Option 2: Via Stechelberg

Bus from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg : Take a bus from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg.

Cable Car to Schilthorn : From Stechelberg, you can directly take a cable car that will bring you to the summit of Schilthorn.

Book Now: from Stechelberg (50% off with Swiss Travel Pass)

What to Expect at Schilthorn

Not just about the views, the summit offers a variety of experiences that make your visit unforgettable.

360° Views : Marvel at the panoramic views of iconic peaks like the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.

360°-Restaurant Piz Gloria : Enjoy a meal like no other at this revolving restaurant, which offers a complete 360-degree view of the surrounding mountains.

• James Bond-Themed Brunch : For a special treat, book a James Bond-themed brunch, available on select dates.

James Bond Experience : Step into the world of 007 with the interactive Bond World exhibition and the 007 Walk of Fame.

Hiking Trails : Venture out on the North Face Trail or other scenic viewpoints around the summit.

Altitude Precautions : At an elevation of 2,970 meters, it’s important to dress warmly and stay hydrated.

Special Attractions Near Schilthorn: More Than Just a Mountain Summit

Schilthorn is the crown jewel, but the journey there is filled with other must-see attractions. Each offers a unique experience, making your trip an unforgettable Swiss adventure.

Birg : Just minutes away from Schilthorn by cable car, Birg offers breathtaking panoramic views, especially on clear days. Don’t miss the Thrill Walk, a suspended metal walkway that adds a dash of adrenaline to the scenic beauty.

Mürren : This car-free village serves as a gateway to various hiking trails and scenic viewpoints, including Schilthorn and Birg.

Allmendhubel “Flower Park” Playground : Perfect for families, this playground near Mürren is a relaxing spot with stunning views of the Jungfrau, Eiger, and Mönch peaks.

• Mürren Mountain View Trail : For a more adventurous experience, numerous hiking trails like the Mürren Mountain View Trail start from here.

Gimmelwald : A charming village that’s just a short walk from Mürren, offering amazing views. This route is a personal favorite of ours.

Upcoming Enhancements: Schilthorn Cable Construction Project

The future of Schilthorn is looking brighter than ever with the ongoing SCHILTHORNBAHN 20XX construction project. This major upgrade aims to enhance the cable car system and stations for an even better visitor experience.

Direct Connection Stechelberg – Mürren : Starting from November 2024, a direct cable car connection will be available between Stechelberg and Mürren, making the journey more convenient.

New Routes : The Mürren-Birg and Birg-Schilthorn cable car routes are also being replaced, with the new Mürren-Birg route opening in December 2024 and the Birg-Schilthorn route in March 2025.

Station Reconstruction : All stations are undergoing renovations to offer better facilities and services.

Temporary Closures : Due to the construction, the Thrill Walk at Birg may be partially closed, and some viewing spots on Schilthorn may be restricted. The Schilthorn will be closed between October 2024 and March 2025.

Project Completion : The entire project is expected to be finalized by 2026, promising an upgraded experience for all visitors.

Why Choose Swiss Travel Pass for Your Schilthorn Adventure?

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In conclusion, your visit to Schilthorn , one of Switzerland’s most magnificent peaks, is an experience enriched with panoramic beauty and a rich cinematic heritage. This iconic destination, easily accessible via the Schilthorn cable car , offers a unique glimpse into the heart of Switzerland’s stunning alpine landscapes. Utilizing your Swiss Travel Pass , you can delve into this and other mesmerizing experiences at a fraction of the cost. 

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Jungfraujoch

Switzerland not only has the highest mountains, but also the prettiest railways. If you want to combine both, then climb on board the Gornergrat Railway in Zermatt.

Gornergrat - It’s the tops - peaks over 4000 m as far as the eye can see

Matterhorn paradise - Highest sightseeing platform in Europe

Panoramic views of 38 four-thousand-meter-high peaks – a chance to immerse yourself in a Glacier Palace 15 m below the surface of the ice – Europe’s highest restaurant at 3883 m above sea level!

Pilatus - 360° Switzerland on Lucerne’s doorstep

Lucerne’s «own» mountain has so many stunning sides: the aerial cableway and panorama gondolas from Kriens to Pilatus Kulm with stunning views.

Rochers-de-Naye - Riviera panorama and Marmot’s Paradise

After a journey to remember on the rack railway, apart from a unique panorama overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps, the peak of Rochers-de-Naye also offers Marmot’s Paradise with its Education Centre.

Schilthorn (from Mürren) - 007 film location with a 360° panoramic view

Enjoy the mountains, real wilderness and a breathtaking view of the Bernese Oberland on Mount Schilthorn, which became famous around the world thanks to the James Bond film «On Her Majesty’s Secret Service».

Schilthorn (from Stechelberg) - 007 film location with a 360° panoramic view

Stanserhorn - Stanserhorn - mountain peaks form a guard of honour

Since 1893, visitors to the Stanserhorn ride in the wooden wagons of the vintage funicular to the intermediate station Kälti, where they continue their ride up the Stanserhorn by transferring to the modern Cabrio Cable Car. The double-decker cable car has two cabins and an open upper deck.

Titlis - Experience snow and fun all year round

This unique glacier paradise offers snow and ice even in summer! The highest glacier excursion in the Lake Lucerne region is conveniently located, just a short distance from Lucerne.

Glacier 3000

Best Swiss Travel Pass mountain excursions

• August 4, 2022
• Switzerland , Visit Switzerland
• swiss alps , swiss mountains , Swiss Pass , Swiss Travel Pass mountain excursions , switzerland

Switzerland is full of nature wonders and with Swiss Travel Pass mountain excursions you can experience much more, see the most beautiful peaks, glaciers, Swiss cows and many mountain stations really up high.

Swiss travel pass allows you to travel in Switzerland easily and comfortably using trains, buses, and mountain gondolas. With Swiss Travel Pass you will get discounts to the best places and will travel with ease.

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Swiss Travel Pass advantages

• Unlimited travel by train, bus, and boat in Switzerland.
• Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains where you can explore the mountains and different mountain passes .
• Unlimited use of public transport in more than 90 towns & cities in Switzerland, meaning you can use local trams and buses with no problem.
• Free tickets to more than 500 museums in different locations in Switzerland. During your trip you can visit all the museums – you will never get bored.
• Free Mountain excursions included: Rigi, Stoos, and Stanserhorn – these are free for you. These are in our list of Best Swiss Travel Pass mountain excursions.
• Up to 50% discount on many other mountain excursions in Switzerland – some of them are as well in our list of Best Swiss Travel Pass mountain excursions.

Swiss Travel Pass prices

You are able to choose a different number of days depending on how long are you in Switzerland: 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 consecutive days.

Especially if you are traveling alone in Switzerland – this is a very good deal, because, for example in 15 days just for 429 CHF (just for 28.6CHF a day you can cross the whole Switzerland back and forth), you can travel all around Switzerland limitless and visit 500 museums for free – you will never have a boring day. It is unlimited fun to see mountains, beautiful Swiss villages , Swiss castles and so on.

Check out: 25 best places to visit in Switzerland .

Swiss Travel Pass mountain excursions

Stoos is a really impressive place as it has the steepest funicular in the world – yes, in the whole wide world.

You will get into a very nicely designed funicular that will take you up the mountain and in the meantime, you will be able to see how steep is the climb: at one moment it goes above 90 percent angle.

Stoos is located at 1305 meters and once you get there you will find the whole village up there: it is a famous hiking place in summer and skiing place in the winter season.

The village is quite small with a population of over 100 people, but in the daytime, it doubles, triples, and so on as so many people come there each day. You will find many restaurants, hotels and a nice mountain station.

This excursion with a Swiss Travel Pass is free.

Mount Rigi is a very nice location with beautiful views of Lucerne surrounding and a huge lake.

Mount Rigi elevation is 1798 meters and it is surrounded by huge mountains all around – you may see white peaks in summertime as well.

On the mountain, you will find a train station with a hotel, restaurant and a huge viewing point area.

Stanserhorn

Stanserhorn is another beautiful viewing point in the canton of Nidwalden.

Stanserhorn is at 1898 meters and has a beautiful revolving restaurant where you can enjoy local food and even a candlelight dinner.

I really suggest visiting Stanserhorn in the late evening as all the lights are on in the surroundings – the view is magical.

As well Stanserhorn is a great place to hike around and simply spend time with friends or family.

Jungfraujoch

Jungfraujoch is one of the most exclusive mountain stations in Switzerland.

It is sitting at a whopping 3463 meters altitude and winter is there all year long.

The location is extremely beautiful with the views of the glacier, it has the highest watch shop in Europe, restaurants, chocolate shop and so many other activities.

The trip starts in Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen and once you reach Kleine Scheidegg – the train goes really steep up and enters the mountain – you will ride quite a while in the middle of the mountain. It was an engineering wonder once this railway was built.

Check out: the best hikes in the Jungfrau region .

The trip to Jungfraujoch can easily be a whole day trip as there’s so much to see and do on the top. Just the views themselves are jaw-dropping.

Actually, I have just done a hike to Gornergrat from Zermatt – a magical place. The hike itself is 3-4 hours with an astonishing end place at Gornergrat hotel.

Gornergrat is at 3100 meters and the train will take you straight from Zermatt Gornergrat station (not the main station). The train will go through beautiful valleys and slowly will climb up to the top (you will climb 1500 meters in altitude).

On the top, you will find an iconic Gornergrat hotel with a restaurant and souvenir shop.

As well there is a small chapel, Zooom the Matterhorn @Gornergrat experience, and a huge viewing area.

The mountains all around you are one of the highest in Switzerland, many 4000ers with white peaks, glaciers, and many other natural wonders. This place is magical and offers one of the best mountain experiences in Switzerland.

If you have more time – I highly recommend spending time in the Gornergrat hotel as at night you can watch the stars in this pristine place.

Matterhorn Paradise

Matterhorn is pretty much the most famous mountain in Switzerland – it is the very well-known Toblerone mountain.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is a mountain station located at 3883 meters – the highest mountain station in Europe.

The mountain station is not located on Matterhorn – but in front of it and offers the best views of the mountain and if you are lucky – you can even see Mont Blanc in France.

The trip to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise will start in Zermatt and with a couple of changes of mountain gondolas, you will reach the top in less than 1 hour. Be aware that the air is thinner up there and you may feel dizzy in the beginning.

In the mountain station, you will find a shop, a restaurant, a museum, and a glacier paradise (you will be able to walk inside the glacier).

In this place, even in summer, some people go skiing as snow never leaves you at such altitude.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is really a special place to spend the whole day.

Mount Pilatus

Mount Pilatus is yet another beautiful mountain station next to Lucerne.

Mount Pilatus is located at 2128 meters altitude and is reachable with gondolas from Kriens or with a train from Alpnachstad. This is an exceptional place as there are not that many places in the world where you can reach the mountain top not only with a cable car but with a train as well.

The whole climb will take you less than one hour. The train ride is pretty steep and offers amazing experience.

The views from Mount Pilatus are magical: you can see many other peaks and a huge lake below.

On the top you will find many viewing points, a shop, a restaurant, and even a hotel.

Schilthorn is a famous location in Switzerland as one of the Bond movies (You only live twice) was shot over there in the Swiss Alps.

Schilthorn is reachable in two ways: by a gondola from Stechelberg and by a gondola from Mürren .

I would highly recommend the Mürren way, becaus to reach Mürren you will need to take a gondola from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp and after that you will take a beautiful old school red Swiss train to Mürren. This train ride is quite panoramic and you will see the huge mountains on the other side the whole time. So the whole trip from Lauterbrunnen to Schilthorn via Mürrern will be one great experience.

Schilthorn is located at 2970 meters altitude and other there you will find a huge viewing area and as well a restaurant where you can relax and enjoy the 360 degrees views.

It is a great place to hike and spend time with your family.

Titlis is the only place in Switzerland that has a turning mountain gondola – it turns around 360 degrees once you go up. It is quite an experience.

Titlis is a very famous skiing location in winter and hiking location in summer.

Titlis is located at 3238 meters and offers quite a lot of activities:

• The famous Titlis Cliff walk – 3,041 meters above sea level and 500 meters off the ground. I have done it myself – a very cool experience.
• Glacier cave – do you want to spend some time inside the glacier?
• Ice Flyer – it will take you above the glacier.
• Titlis Glacier Park – a perfect place for families to ski down the slopes on a minibob and many other fun activities.
• A restaurant and accommodation – perfect place to relax and spend a night.

Glacier 3000

Glacier 3000 is yet another glacier experience in Switzerland located not so far from the famous Gstaad .

Glacier 3000 is located at over 3000 meters altitude and you can reach a glacier from there just in minutes.

On the mountain, you will as well find the highest toboggan run in the world, a restaurant, a glacier walk, and a famous Tissot Suspension bridge walk (as seen in the picture above).

Glacier 3000 is a perfect place to spend more time in the summertime as you can walk on a plateau and hike at over 3000 meters altitude for quite some time, no need to hike higher. Over there you will as well find some astonishing via Ferrata routes.

In wintertime, you can experience amazing dogsled rides, cross-country skiing, and skiing or snowboarding.

This place is a lot of fun all year round.

FAQ about Swiss Travel Pass mountain excursions

What mountains are free with swiss travel pass.

There are three very beautiful mountains that are free to get to with a Swiss Travel Pass: Mount Rigi, Stoos and Stanserhorn. We have discussed in detail all of these in this article.

Does Swiss Travel Pass cover Mt Titlis?

Not fully, you will get a discount for your trip up to Mt Titlis.

Can I use a Swiss Travel Pass to Jungfrau?

Yes, you will get a discount. But you can get to Jungfrau region for free with a Swiss Travel Pass.

Is Lauterbrunnen free with Swiss Pass?

Yes, you will get for free to this beautiful mountain village with a Swiss Travel Pass. Do not forget to visit famous waterfalls over there and do some hiking in Lauterbrunnen or Wengen .

What does Swiss Travel Pass cover in Jungfrau?

You can get to Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Mürren, Wengen for free, but if you want to get up to Jungfraujoch, Kleine Scheidegg, Schilthorn – you will get a discount, but not free.

Does Swiss Travel Pass cover Interlaken?

Yes, you can get to Interlaken for free.

Do I need to buy Swiss Pass in advance?

No, you can buy it once you come to Switzerland, no need to pre book it.

Swiss Travel Pass mountain excursions conclusions

Switzerland has limitless activities and experiences to offer you. You will never get bored and have an amazing time in the Swiss Alps all year round.

Swiss Travel Pass will help you not only to visit all of the places in the easiest way but as well to save quite a lot of money.

Do not forget to visit all free mountain excursions : Stoos, Rigi, and Stanserhorn.

On all other excursions, you will get a 30-50 percent discount.

All the best and have an amazing time in Switzerland!

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Mountain railways

Switzerland with its majestic Alps is predestined for mountain excursions. There are snow covered peaks with panoramic viewpoints, thousands of hiking trails and many other alpine highlights. What’s best? The journey to the top is an attraction in itself, be it onboard a cogwheel train, a cable car or the world’s steepest funicular.

Glacier 3000

How many destinations can boast guaranteed snow year-round? Apart from the breathtaking alpine scenery, Glacier 3000 has lots more in store: renowned architecture, Instagramable photo spots, and unique thrills…

Surrounded by no fewer than 29 peaks above 4,000 meters, such as the majestic Matterhorn and the Dufourspitze as well as the third-longest glacier of the Alps, Gornergrat rewards visitors with unparalleled views.

Jungfraujoch

On the Top of Europe: A visit to the Jungfraujoch puts a jewel in the crown of any visit to Switzerland.

Mountain Railway Trips to Mt. Rigi

With breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views, the Rigi offers a first-class mountain experience whatever the season. The cog railways from Goldau and Vitznau, as well as the cable car from Weggis, enable a variety of round trips, which can also be combined with a boat trip on Lake Lucerne.

Schilthorn - Piz Gloria

The 2,970-metre Schilthorn offers 360-degree panoramic views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and more than 200 other peaks.

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Brienzer Rothorn

Ever since 1892, the Brienz Rothorn Railway in Brienz in the Bernese Oberland has been stomping, huffing and puffing towards the Brienzer Rothorn.

CabriO Stanserhorn

Enjoying the wind in one’s face and the perfect view: first on the open funicular – rumbling and bumping just as it did 120 years ago – and then on the rooftop deck of the futuristic CabriO aerial cableway.

Grindelwald First

The First is an ideal starting point for action-packed hikes, the new “First Cliff Walk by Tissot” being a prime example.

In just ten minutes, the panorama funicular takes guests from Interlaken up to its local mountain Harder Kulm.

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

The Zermatt Bergbahnen AG take visitors right to Europe’s highest mountain station – at amazing 3883 metres.

Mount Pilatus Cogwheel Train and Cable Car

Easily accessible by public transport from Lucerne, Mount Pilatus is the ideal adventure mountain for the entire family.

Moléson – a popular destination in the Fribourg Pre-Alps

It’s no wonder that the Moléson has a special place in the hearts of Fribourg’s citizens: the journey up to the panoramic peak is an adventure in itself. Once you reach the summit, you are greeted by wonderful 360° panoramic views of the Gruyère Pre-Alps and the Bernese and Valais Alps.

Montreux - Rochers-de-Naye cogwheel railroad

Rochers-de-Naye offers a unique panoramic view of the Swiss and French Alps: from the Eiger to Mont-Blanc and down to Lake Geneva – the cog railway takes guests up to an altitude of around 2,000m, where various experiences and opportunities for discovery begin.

Säntis cable car

The journey in the big Säntis cable car from Schwägalp across the rocky ridges to the mountain station is an impressive experience in itself. And once you reach the “weather mountain”, the view of six different countries will take your breath away.

Schynige Platte

This great experience starts right when guests step into the open coaches of the nostalgic cog railway. And the higher the train climbs, the more breathtaking becomes the mountain view that reveals itself.

Stoosbahn, the steepest funicular railway in the world

At the very heart of Switzerland, a world record-holding technical innovation awaits: the steepest funicular railway in the world leads from Schwyz up to the car-free mountain village of Stoos. The journey there is an experience in itself, with passengers being taken up to a natural paradise 1,300 metres up.

The journey to the Titlis is truly an adventure in itself. First take the TITLIS Xpress gondola to the middle station, then continue your journey in the TITLIS Rotair, the world’s first revolving cable car, all the way to the top.

Testa Grigia – The pinnacle of Alpine adventures

The dreamscape connecting the charming town of Zermatt to Testa Grigia is here, and it's enchanting. Dive into a magical journey that not only defies boundaries between two picturesque countries but also raises the bar for alpine experiences.

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Swiss Travel Pass 2024: What’s Included & What’s Not (& Is It Worth It)

By Author Jurga

Posted on Last updated: March 25, 2024

When planning a trip to Switzerland, you’ll likely see the Swiss Travel Pass mentioned everywhere.

But what exactly is the Swiss Travel Pass, what does it include, where can you buy it (hint – here ;)), and is it worth it?

We get so many questions from our readers about the Swiss Pass (and Swiss Pass Flex), which discounts it offers, and whether it covers some of the most popular destinations in the Swiss Alps. Many first-time visitors find it a bit confusing and I keep answering the same questions all over again…

So to save all of us some time, here is our complete guide to the Swiss Travel Pass. It should answer all your questions, give you a good overview of what exactly is included (and what is not), and help you decide whether it’s worth getting it for your trip.

READ ALSO: Switzerland Itinerary for First Trip

What is the Swiss Travel Pass

The Swiss Travel Pass is a ticket for international visitors that includes unlimited travel on public transportation in Switzerland for a selected number of days. You can buy this pass for 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 days of travel.

All the information is available on the official website of the Swiss Railways (SBB), but apparently, it’s still too confusing for many people (thus, this article).

TIP: You can also find the most important information in a nutshell and purchase the pass on GetYourGuide . We recommend this website for all tickets/tours/passes and we personally use it for all our trips, not just in Europe. It’s very simple to use.

Good to know: Traveling by train is the most convenient way to cover bigger distances in Switzerland and explore many of the nicest places in the country (not just cities, but also mountains). Furthermore, public transportation in Switzerland is very efficient and we sometimes joke that you can set your watch by how punctual the trains are. So for the majority of international visitors, it doesn’t even make sense to consider renting a car, and that’s what makes the Swiss Travel Pass so popular.

Below, you can find our explanation of what is and is not included with the Swiss Travel Pass, and how it differs from the Swiss Travel Pass Flex. Read on!

Swiss Travel Pass vs. Swiss Travel Pass Flex

To make things a bit more confusing, there are two types of Swiss Pass: the regular one and the Flex Pass , which is 15% more expensive.

What’s the difference? Both these passes include exactly the same tickets and offer the same discounts (that differ depending on your age). The main difference is that the flex pass allows you to freely choose on which days you use it within its month-long validity, whereas the regular pass is valid on consecutive days (depending on which validity you choose, 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 consecutive days).

So, for example, you are visiting Switzerland for 5 days and you plan on traveling by public transport daily during your entire stay. In that case, you can simply get a regular pass for 5 days.

On the other hand, if you are in Switzerland for a longer time, but will be visiting different regions and spending a few days in each before traveling further, then it’s better to get a flexible pass. That way, you can use it only on those days when you will be taking public transportation a lot. Further below, you can find a bit more information about how to use both these passes.

Important to know! This is where it starts to get confusing to foreigners visiting Switzerland for the first time because they think that they will be using public transport every day, also in the mountains. But there is a big difference between let’s say an inter-city train between Zurich and Geneva or a train that brings you to Gornergrat in Zermatt or Jungfraujoch in Berner Oberland.

!!! The majority of gondolas, funiculars, and mountain trains are not part of the Swiss public transport network (and thus not included with the Swiss Travel Pass). However, to make things yet a bit more confusing, there are a couple of exceptions here too. You can find more info below, but first – how much does it cost.

How to use Swiss Travel Pass & Travel Pass Flex

For all passes , you can either print it on a white A4 paper or show an electronic version of the pass on your smartphone or tablet. You can also add it to your Apple Wallet, for example. Since the pass is issued in your name, you might be asked to show your ID as well.

Using the regular Swiss Travel Pass is pretty straightforward since it’s valid for a set number of consecutive days. You’ll simply have to show a printed or electronic version of the pass.

Using the Flex Pass is a bit more complex since you can choose the specific dates on which you will be using it. To avoid misunderstandings, you will have to activate the dates on which you want to use your pass online on this website . It’s important to activate the dates before your first journey, so e.g. you cannot do it when you are already on a train.

You will get all the information and clear instructions when you get the pass, so don’t worry about it too much in advance. Also, you can still adjust your chosen dates as long as you do it before midnight at the start of the day on which you want to use it.

How much does the Swiss Travel Pass cost in 2024?

The price of the Swiss Travel Pass depends on several factors: your age, the number of days, and whether you opt for a regular pass or flex. In addition, you can choose to travel in the 2nd Class or upgrade to 1st Class.

Additional discounts: Children under 6 are free of charge. Children from 6 to 16 travel free when accompanied by a paying parent (you need to order a ticket for them, but it’s free, and you will get the necessary instructions). Youth from 16 to 25 get almost 30% discount.

Here are the prices of the regular pass in Second Class in 2024 for adults:

3 DAYS: 244 CHF. 4 DAYS: 295 CHF. 6 DAYS: 379 CHF. 8 DAYS: 419 CHF. 15 DAYS: 459 CHF.

Good to know: Flex Pass costs 15% more and you’ll have to pay over 55% extra if you opt for First Class tickets.

As you can see, the longer the duration, the cheaper the price that you pay per day. If you just get it for 3 days, it costs you about 81 CHF per day, whereas if you get it for two weeks, it costs you just around 30 CHF per day – a huge difference!

Further below, you can find our observations on whether it’s worth getting the Swiss Travel Pass. But first, let’s take a look at what exactly is included.

What is included with the Swiss Travel Pass

This is what IS INCLUDED with the Swiss Travel Pass:

• Unlimited travel on trains, buses, and boats that belong to the public transport network. So all the inter-city trains as well as trams and buses in more than 90 towns and cities are included. Passenger ferries (not cruises) on Lake Lucerne or the lakes near Interlaken are included as well.
• Unlimited travel on premium panorama trains (however, there might be extra fees for advance seat reservations). These include the famous Bernina Express, Glacier Express, Golden Pass Line, and a few other panoramic train routes.
• Free entry to over 500 museums in Switzerland . You can find a complete list of all the museums here .
• Free travel on the following mountain excursions : Mt Rigi, Stanserhorn, and Stoos. All of these are located close to Lucerne and are among our top recommendations for the best day trips from Lucerne .
• Up to 50% discount on mountain excursions all over Switzerland. So you get a big discount on the majority of the cable cars, mountain trains, funiculars, etc. There are also discounts on certain lake cruises and similar.

Below, you can find a bit more info about what is not included with the Swiss Pass (but where you get a discount).

What is not included (but gives you a discount)

Because I get this question almost daily, here is once again an explanation of what IS NOT INCLUDED with the Swiss Travel Pass.

Mountain excursions are not included with the Swiss Travel Pass (with the exception of Mt Rigi, Stanserhorn, and Stoos as mentioned above), but you do get a discount on most of them. Under ‘mountain excursions’ they mean cable cars, gondolas, funiculars, cogwheel trains, trains to the mountain peaks, etc.

Here are a few examples of the most popular mountain excursions that our readers ask about and where the Swiss Pass does not include free travel, but gives you a discount:

• Grindelwald-First cable car – 50% discount.
• Mt Pilatus cable car and/or cogwheel train – 50% discount.
• Mt Titlis gondolas – 50% discount.
• Schynige Platte railway – 50% discount.
• Oeschinensee cable car – 50% discount.
• Gornergrat railway and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise gondolas – 50% discount.
• Jungfraujoch – about 25% discount. Or about 40% if you only go to Kleine Scheidegg.

There are many other destinations in the Swiss Alps where you get similar discounts with the Swiss Travel Pass.

Also, most lake sightseeing cruises are not included, whereas regular, scheduled passenger ferries are included with the Swiss Travel Pass. So if you are taking a ferry that stops in various places, your pass will be valid, but if you want to take a scenic cruise on e.g. Lake Geneva or Lake Lucerne, you’ll have to pay for it.

Is the Swiss Travel Pass worth it?

One of the most frequently asked questions by our readers is whether it’s worth getting the Swiss Travel Pass. My answer is always the same – it depends. Here are a few examples:

If you are traveling around Switzerland for a longer time (6-10 days or more) and plan on visiting many different areas all over the country using public transportation, then the Swiss Travel Pass is definitely worth it. The pass gives even better value if you are traveling with children.

If, however, you are only coming for a few days, renting a car, and/or planning on staying in one region in the mountains (where this pass only gives you a discount and not free travel), then it’s usually not worth it. In that case, look for a regional card of the area that you are visiting.

Most likely, your trip includes a mix of destinations that you only visit for a day as well as others where you stay for several days. In that case, you can look up the prices of all the mountain excursions that you are planning to do, see how big the discount is with the Swiss Travel Pass, add the price of the pass itself, and then compare that versus the prices of individual tickets of all the transportation and places you plan to visit. (Good luck with the math! It’s doable, but you’ll need a lot of time and patience).

In most cases, the Swiss Travel Pass is worth it, especially if you are traveling for at least 6-8 days and are visiting multiple destinations in Switzerland. Plus, it saves you lots of time, research, and math. Another advantage is that you can just take the next suitable train, boat, etc. without having to waste time looking for tickets.

Furthermore, you can always opt for a Swiss Pass Flex that you only use on travel-intensive days. And then get a regional card to use on the other days, when you are staying in one area. The longer you stay in one place (typically, 3-4 days or longer), the better value you get with the regional cards.

Where can you buy the Swiss Travel Pass?

You can buy the Swiss Travel Pass online, at every major railway station in Switzerland (including Zurich or Geneva airports), and also at some tourist offices in the main cities.

We recommend getting it online in advance as it will save you time and stress (you’ll have enough to think about upon arrival as it is).

You can get the Swiss Pass on the official SBB website , but also via various online retailers, such as our GetYourGuide as mentioned before (our personal favorite one-stop shop for all tickets). The price is normally exactly the same everywhere and you get the same discounts for kids, etc.

At the moment of writing, GetYourGuide allows you to cancel for free up to 3 days in advance (and it’s really easy to cancel or amend your tickets). You can buy a regular Swiss Travel Pass here and a Swiss Travel Pass Flex – here .

In any case, it’s best to buy your tickets at least a few days before your trip. When you purchase a pass, you will receive detailed instructions on how to use it (or how to activate the individual travel dates if you opt for the Flexi Pass).

So, this is our guide to the Swiss Travel Pass. I hope that it answers all your questions and helps you decide whether it’s worth it for your trip.

TIP: If you are planning your itinerary in Switzerland, check out our Switzerland travel page . It contains an overview of all our travel guides for a wide variety of destinations all over the country. We live in Belgium and Switzerland is just a half-day drive from home. So we visit Switzerland at least a few times a year – in summer as well as in winter. On our blog, you’ll find many detailed guides for all of our favorite places.

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Saturday 30th of March 2024

Hi Jurga My wife and I will be traveling to Swizerland and planning to go thru several places from Zurich to Lucerne - Interlaken -Lauterbrunnen-Murren-Wengen-Gimmewald-Gridelwald and train to Milan.

Is the Swiss Pass a good option getting around for 10 days?

Thursday 4th of April 2024

@Jurga, Jurga, thank you very much for your response.

One more question: I read that the Bernese Oberalnd Pass better to use in my situation. What do you recommend between the two? Thank you.

Hi Robert, yes, if you are staying for 10 days and plan on using public transportation daily, a Swiss Pass definitely a good idea.

Sunday 24th of March 2024

Thanks. Good information. One question: If I buy a flex pass for, say, 6 days, but will be in Switzerland for 9 days and 8 nights, is the pass good for local busses, say in Bern or Zurich, on days I am not traveling between regions, without it counting as a full day of use?

Monday 25th of March 2024

@Jurga, thanks for the helpful answer. We'll buy two 8 day passes. Only 20 Francs more than the 6 day flex pass. Cheers!

Hi Bruce, I'm afraid that any use will count for that day (also museums, buses, etc.). With the flex pass, you will have to activate the dates on which you are using it online (you'll get the instructions when you get the pass) and if someone checks it on the day you didn't activate it for, you may get a fine. It might be simpler/cheaper to buy a local ticket if you need it for just one or two short rides on those days and keep your Swiss Pass for the days when you embark on the much more expensive journeys.

Sunday 3rd of March 2024

Thank you Jurga, for your Travel Pass explained, you saved my sanity! The official sites are good but not usually for a first-time visitor. Like how you explained one should board the N1 trolley and not the bus from Lucerne railway station to get to Kriens. Additionally, your guides to Lucerne and the various day trips from the picturesque city are very insightful. I am now confident with my decision to take the acclaim Swiss public transportation from Geneva to Lucerne in the spring for a girls' trip. Fingers crossed ;)

Monday 4th of March 2024

Glad to help, Jacqi. Have a great time in Switzerland!

John Altshuler

Tuesday 27th of February 2024

Most helpful discussion of the various Swiss passes I've seen so far.

Wednesday 28th of February 2024

Glad to help, John. Have a great time in Switzerland!

Swiss Travel Pass – All You Need To Know (2024 Guide)

Are you planning a trip to Switzerland? The Swiss Travel Pass is a fantastic way to get around the country and save money on transportation, museums, and mountain excursions.

It may not be 100% clear how the Swiss Travel Pass works at first and, with all the inclusions, you may be confused about what it offers.

In this guide, I’ll fill you in on all the details of how to use your Swiss Travel Pass, what’s included, and much more so you can focus on enjoying every moment of your journey.

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QUICK ANSWERS: SWISS TRAVEL PASS

Before I dive into the main topic of the Travel Pass, here are some quick answers to the most frequently asked questions from first-time visitors.

WHAT IS THE SWISS TRAVEL PASS?

The Swiss Travel Pass is a convenient and affordable way to discover Switzerland.

It provides unlimited access to Switzerland’s public transportation, including trains, buses, and boats.

Also, it provides free admission and discounts to more than 500 museums and attractions.

Plus, with the Swiss Rail Pass, you can get up to 50% off mountain excursions to explore Switzerland’s scenic routes.

From bracing mountain hikes to peaceful rail journeys – you will enjoy picturesque landscapes hassle-free aboard most mountain railways, like the Glacier Express.

Lastly, it offers great flexibility since you can pick up passes for different durations – 3, 4, 8, or 15 days – consecutively or not.

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IS THE SWISS TRAVEL PASS WORTH IT?

Yes! Without a doubt, the Swiss Pass is definitely worth it.

Not only will it get you unlimited travel free with all types of public transport, but you can also enjoy discounts and free entry to museums, scenic spots, and more.

It’s a very convenient way to save money while exploring the diverse cultures and magnificent landscapes that the country has to offer.

So if you’re looking for an efficient and cost-effective way to make the most out of your trip to Switzerland, then the Swiss Travel Pass is a great start!

SWISS TRAVEL PASS PRICE

The price depends on the type of pass you’re getting and if you choose the consecutive days or the flexible option.

It starts at 232 CHF ($253 USD) but can get higher than that, and the prices for flexible tickets are slightly more expensive.

Before the prices, let me add that children aged 15 and less do not pay, they get the Switzerland Travel Pass for free.

Here’s an overview of the Swiss Pass cost:

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE SWISS TRAVEL PASS?

See below for all the benefits and inclusions of the Swiss Pass:

• Free entrance to over 500 museums
• Unlimited travel by train, bus, and boat in over 90 cities
• Travel on panorama trains (seat reservation fees and supplements are excluded)
• Included mountain excursions: Rigi, Stanserhorn, Brunni, and Stoos
• Up to 50% discount on many other mountain excursions.

Despite Switzerland being one of the most expensive countries in the world , when getting the Swiss Travel Pass, everything gets much cheaper as a traveler.

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SWISS RAIL PASSES

We always refer to it as the “Swiss Travel Pass” – however, there are 4 different types of Switzerland pass you can get, all for different prices and benefits:

SWISS TRAVEL PASS

The first pass is the regular Swiss Travel Pass, which is a Switzerland travel card and gives you unlimited access to trains, buses, and boats that cover all corners of the landlocked country.

You’ll even get travel discounts on museums, cable cars, and free mountain excursions. In short, it’s an easy way to get more bang for your buck when traveling Switzerland .

With the regular pass, you can get all the above for 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 consecutive days.

SWISS TRAVEL PASS FLEX

The Flex Pass , compared to the continuous Swiss Pass mentioned above, gives you a chance to use it on different days.

This is particularly great if you plan on walking around Zurich for a couple of days or going to Lauterbrunnen and don’t plan on using it.

For instance, if you get the 3-day flex pass and travel from January 10th to January 15th, you can choose to activate your pass on the 11th, 12th, and 14th only, which gives you a lot more convenience.

Just like the regular pass, you get unlimited train rides, buses, and boats, as well as discounts on cable cars and mountain excursions throughout the country.

While it’s a little more expensive, I recommend getting the Flex Pass if you don’t plan to use transportation or visit museums every single day.

SWISS HALF-FARE CARD

If you want to travel around Switzerland in an affordable and convenient way, a Swiss Half-Fare Card is exactly what you need.

For a much cheaper price, you’ll get unlimited 50% discounts on the entire Swiss rail, bus, and boat network.

In addition, you still get 50% off on popular mountain excursions.

All in all, it’s a great pass that allows you to save money on the Swiss travel system and is especially great if you don’t plan on taking the train or bus every single day.

Note that children travel free in Switzerland, so the discounts only apply to adults and young adults aged 16 years old and more.

SWISS COUPON PASS

The last type of pass you can get is the “Coupon Pass,” also called the Swiss Family Card.

It provides 2-for-1 offers and up to 50% off at restaurants, city tours, museums and attractions, as well as trains and boats.

All in all, it adds up to over 4,500 CHF worth of savings if you use it extensively.

That being said, while it is advantageous, it’s nowhere near as beneficial as the other Swiss Rail Passes listed above.

WHICH SWISS TRAVEL PASS SHOULD YOU BUY

All in all, the Swiss Travel Pass and the Swiss Travel Pass Flex are the best options for anyone looking to explore Switzerland.

Both allow you unlimited access to public transportation including trains, buses, trams, and some boats, as well as discounts on various attractions and museums.

The Swiss Rail Pass is valid for consecutive days, while the Flex version allows more freedom with flexible travel days within the selected period.

So if you’re looking to get around Switzerland without breaking the bank, these are the ticket options for you!

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HOW TO USE THE SWISS TRAVEL PASS

Using the pass is as easy as it gets in every possible way.

First of all, purchase the travel pass, select your travel dates and the options – consecutive or flexible pass – and then fill in the short form with a valid travel document.

After purchasing it, you’ll receive a PDF document by email with a QR code. Once in Switzerland, you can then show the QR code to the train, bus, or boat staff.

I recommend taking a screenshot of the QR code and saving it on your phone. Alternatively, you can add it to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for more convenience.

HOW THE DAYS ON THE SWISS RAIL PASS WORK

Your Swiss Rail Pass becomes active on the day you selected upon purchase.

So if you purchased a 3-day pass for February 15th, you’ll be able to use it from 12.00 AM that day (midnight).

Then you’ll be able to use public transportation on the 15th, 16th, and 17th.

Note that the pass works until 5.00 am the day after the expiry date to allow you to travel during the night if needed.

SWISS TRAVEL PASS – FAQ

Does the swiss train pass cover all of switzerland.

Yes, the travel pass covers all of Switzerland and you can use public transport everywhere in the country – trains, buses, trams, boats, and even some mountain railways.

No matter where you plan to go in Switzerland, the Swiss Travel Pass has got you covered to travel cheaply.

IS IT CHEAPER TO BUY THE SWISS PASS IN ADVANCE?

The price always remains the same regardless of how early or late you purchase it. For this reason, you can take your time buying it.

That being said, it’s important to note that these passes are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, so make sure it is the right decision before buying.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE SWISS TRAVEL PASS?

With the Swiss Pass, you basically get the keys to the country.

Public transportation is free and unlimited (trains, premium panoramic trains, boats, buses), and the entrance to over 500 museums and attractions are included too.

On top of that, most mountain excursions and cable car networks are discounted by 50%, giving you endless benefits.

With all these benefits, there is no reason why your next trip to Switzerland shouldn’t be an unforgettable one!

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE SWISS TRAVEL PASS?

While you get endless benefits and inclusions with the Switzerland Travel Pass, not everything is included.

The following isn’t included and has to be paid separately:

• Hotel rooms
• Private taxis
• Seat reservations
• Food and drinks at restaurants
• Special cruises like dinner cruises

That said, you still get access to many other benefits like free ticket discounts and transportation options, which definitely make the trip more affordable.

IS THERE A DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS?

No, unfortunately, there are no discounts for seniors.

However, the Swiss train pass is cheaper for those from 16 to 24 years old, and children younger than 16 years old travel for free.

WHICH MOUNTAIN EXCURSIONS ARE INCLUDED?

The included mountain excursions are Rigi, Stanserhorn, Brunni, and Stoos.

And while the others aren’t included, you get a 50% discount on most of the other mountain excursions, which is a bargain!

SWISS HALF-FARE CARD VS SWISS TRAVEL PASS

Both passes offer travelers amazing savings and access to various public transport options throughout Switzerland, but there are key differences.

The Swiss Half Fare Pass allows you to get half-price fares on all Swiss travel system services, with discounts on some private rail lines and mountain railways as well.

The Swiss Travel Pass offers free travel on all public transport for up to 15 days of consecutive use. It also provides discounts on select mountain railway lines and museums.

The more adventurous traveler who plans on seeing most of the sights is likely better off with a Swiss Travel Pass.

On the other hand, those who want to take it easy and explore only the main cities are probably better off going with the half-fare card.

Whichever one you decide is best for you, both are sure to help make your next visit to Switzerland much more enjoyable and affordable.

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WHAT TO PACK FOR SWITZERLAND

When visiting Switzerland, here is a list of items I highly recommend bringing with you:

Must-Have Travel Essentials

Hidden money wallet.

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Reusable Water Bottle

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Travel Backpack

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Quick-Dry Travel Towel

The most compact, lightweight, and quick-dry towel for traveling!

Portable PowerBank

Keep your phone, laptop, and accessories charged while you’re on the go with the Anker PowerBank!

FINAL THOUGHTS

I hope you found this article useful and if you have any questions about the Swiss Travel Pass, the Swiss Flex Pass, or any other Switzerland train passes, please drop me a comment below this post and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

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