Top 15 Tracks Through Switzerland from Winterthur

Written By Hotel Perron 10

Buy your ticket at the tourist information at the train station Winterthur

1. Zermatt and the Matterhorn

  • 3h 45min from Winterthur, change x 1

  • Highlight: The iconic Matterhorn mountain.

  • Activities: Hiking, skiing, Gornergrat Railway, and exploring car-free Zermatt village.

2. Interlaken

  • 2h 25min from Winterthur, direct connection

  • Highlight: Gateway to the Jungfrau region.

  • Activities: Adventure sports, boat trips on Lakes Thun and Brienz, and taking the train to Jungfraujoch, the "Top of Europe."

3. Lucerne

  • 1h 17min from Winterthur, change x 1

  • Highlight: Medieval architecture and scenic lake.

  • Activities: Visiting Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, and taking a boat trip on Lake Lucerne. Also, the cogwheel train to Mount Pilatus.

4. Bern

  • 1h 33min from Winterthur, direct connection

  • Highlight: Switzerland's charming capital.

  • Activities: Exploring the medieval old town (UNESCO World Heritage site), visiting the Bear Park, and checking out the Zytglogge clock tower.

5. St. Moritz

  • 4h 22min from Winterthur, change x 1

  • Highlight: Luxury Alpine resort town.

  • Activities: Skiing, hiking, and experiencing the Glacier Express train to Zermatt.

6. Lauterbrunnen

  • 2h 57min from Winterthur, change x 1

  • Highlight: Stunning valley with 72 waterfalls.

  • Activities: Exploring Trümmelbach Falls, hiking to Mürren, and visiting Schilthorn (Piz Gloria).

7. Geneva

  • 3h 14min from Winterthur, direct connection

  • Highlight: Cosmopolitan city by Lake Geneva.

  • Activities: Visiting the United Nations, Jet d'Eau, and taking a cruise on Lake Geneva.

8. Lugano

  • 2h 27min from Winterthur, change x 1

  • Highlight: Italian-speaking region with Mediterranean flair.

  • Activities: Strolling along the lakefront, visiting Parco Ciani, and taking the funicular to Monte Brè.

9. Visp

  • 2h 31min from Winterthur, direct connection

  • Highlight: Access point to the Mattertal Valley.

  • Activities: Gateway to Zermatt and Saas-Fee, hiking, and exploring the surrounding Rhône Valley.

10. Chur

  • 2h 10min from Winterthur, direct connection

  • Highlight: Switzerland’s oldest city.

  • Activities: Exploring the old town, starting point for the Bernina Express and Glacier Express trains, and hiking in the surrounding Graubünden region.

11. Zurich

  • 20min from Winterthur, direct connection

  • Highlight: Switzerland's largest city.

  • Activities: Exploring the old town (Altstadt), visiting the Kunsthaus Zurich museum, shopping on Bahnhofstrasse, and enjoying Lake Zurich.

12. Konstanz (Germany)

  • 49min from Winterthur, direct connection

  • Highlight: Historic German city on Lake Constance.

  • Activities: Exploring the old town, visiting the Sea Life aquarium, and taking boat trips on Lake Constance.

13. Munich (Germany)

  • 3h 06min from Winterthur, direct connection

  • Highlight: Bavaria's vibrant capital.

  • Activities: Visiting Marienplatz, exploring Nymphenburg Palace, enjoying Oktoberfest, and taking day trips to Neuschwanstein Castle.

14. Paris (France)

  • 4h 53min from Winterthur, change x 1

  • Highlight: The City of Light.

  • Activities: Visiting the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and enjoying Seine River cruises.

15. Milan (Italy)

  • 3h 49min from Winterthur, change x 1

  • Highlight: Italy's fashion and design capital.

  • Activities: Visiting the Milan Cathedral (Duomo), exploring the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and seeing Da Vinci's "The Last Supper."

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