Explore Switzerland, the "Park of the World," with an Extra Day on the Swiss Train Pass

By MOOK Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported

 

Exploring Switzerland, known as the "Park of the World," is surely a dream for many—especially when riding scenic trains over mountains and capturing stunning Swiss views through spacious windows, or taking ferries across lakes to admire fairytale-like snow-capped mountains, villages, and meadows. The experience is truly captivating. Worried about the cost of train and boat tickets? The Swiss Travel Pass (Swiss Pass), available from now until December 27, offers a special promotion: buy a 4-day consecutive pass and get an extra day free. Within the 5-day validity period, you can enjoy unlimited rides on Swiss domestic trains, buses, lake cruises, and public transport in 38 cities. The offer also includes 5 scenic trains such as the GoldenPass Line and 11 routes like Lake Lugano, giving you hassle-free access to explore Switzerland with just one pass.

The Swiss Travel Pass 4-day consecutive ticket promotion, launched by the Swiss Travel System, is available for ticket purchase from now until December 27, with valid travel dates from November 1 to December 31. Within the validity period, the Swiss Travel Pass allows unlimited free rides on Swiss domestic trains, including famous scenic trains such as the GoldenPass Line, Bernina Express, Glacier Express, and William Tell Express, letting you fully enjoy the beauty of Switzerland. It also includes free rides on Swiss buses and most lake cruises, as well as free entry to 400 museums. Some mountain railways and city tours are offered at half price. This promotion is only applicable to first-class travel. Adult fare is €363 (approx. NT$14,500), group fare (2–5 people) is €308 per person (approx. NT$12,300), and youth fare (under 26) is €272 per person (approx. NT$11,000). Prices do not include reservation, meals, or sleeper fees.

 

In addition, the Swiss Travel System will also launch the "2014 Swiss Peak Pass." With this pass, you can ride cable cars or other transport to reach 8 mountain peaks, including Titlis, Säntis, Rothorn, Niesen, Corvatsch, Piz Kardinal, Rheinwaldhorn, and Aletschhorn. Among them, Titlis features a double-decker open-top cable car that lets you enjoy the stunning views of Lake Lucerne from an open second-floor cabin. The Swiss Peak Pass must be used together with either a 4-day or 8-day Swiss Travel Pass. The 4-day pass costs €29 (approx. NT$1,200), and the 8-day pass is €49 (approx. NT$2,000). The pass also provides discounts on various mountain activities. For ticket information, visit: www.gobytrain.com.tw.

 

 

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