The Best Swiss Train Rides
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The Best Swiss Train Rides
All aboard! See the best of Switzerland on its legendary train network.
The Glacier Express, Jungfraujoch, Centovalli Railway, Bern to Geneva... Switzerland has a lot to offer in terms of trains and natural beauty. With Switzerland expert and award-winning travel writer Diccon Bewes at your side, discover the rich history and impressive technological feats behind the Swiss rail network. Have him lead you to unforgettable locations, through green valleys, past glaciers, and along crystal-clear lakes.
Whether on steep rack railways, little local lines, grand scenic routes, or Intercity trains, this book helps you explore this beautiful country. It includes dozens of maps, tables, photos, and a wealth of practical tips, such as which seats have the best views, when to have your camera ready, and great activities along each route. Jump on, sit back, and explore the heart of Europe!
The Best Swiss Train Rides features 35 train trips across Switzerland: mountain, narrow-gauge, panorama, and main line.
Includes a large overview map and many individual route maps.
Written by the world's top Swiss travel writer, Diccon Bewes, author of the Financial Times bestseller Swiss Watching.
More than 100 colour photos give you a taste of what awaits.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9783039640850
Publisher: Helvetiq
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 September 2025
Country: Switzerland
Imprint: Helvetiq
Illustration: Maps and photos throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 241.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 208
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About the Author
Diccon Bewes grew up in Britain but went travelling as often as he could. He has lived in Bern since 2005 and written eight books about his new homeland (he is now Swiss). His bestselling titles include Swiss Watching, Slow Train to Switzerland, How to be Swiss and Cartographica Helvetica. For many years, he has been the proud owner of a GA (the annual Swiss travel pass) and travels everywhere by public transport.
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