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Fantastic
routes, breathtaking vistas: experiences that await
the traveler on the Glacier-Express from St. Moritz to
Zermatt, across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels,
and on the William Tell-Express from Lucerne to Lugano/Locarno,
first by ship and then by train. Also unforgettable:
The Bernina, the Palm and the Golden Pass Express
The glow of the Alps at sunset
The world of the Swiss Alps is a world of wild beauty.
Mountain peaks soar more than 4,000 meters into the
sky. Awe-inspiring glaciers and gigantic
rock-formations abound. Frothy streams rush down
mountains, without premonition of the oceans into
which they flow. Waterfalls thunder into valleys. The
reflection of windswept pines and larch trees shimmer
on the blue surface of mountain lakes. The vivid
colors of mountain flowers dot Alpine meadows.
Sun-blackened chalets beckon by the roadside and
invite you to rest awhile. Cogwheel trains and airy
gondolas effortlessly reach the top of the highest
peaks. Come on board, wander back on foot on the
mountain trails!
The delights of the Alpine lakes
Crystal-clear water glitters in the sunlight, pristine
beaches entice you to go for a swim. Sailboats leave a
trail in their wake on the water. Steam boats travel
from shore to shore. Chalets and inns with shady
gardens invite you to stay. Wherever you go, the next
lake is waiting around the corner!
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