Information, advice and booking. Competent advice and amazing offers Call us on freephone 00800 100 200 30* from 8am–6pm Mon–Fri and 10am–4pm Sat, or simply send an email to [email protected]. * Local charges may apply Your Switzerland experts for finding the perfect holiday. Swiss Travel Pass 2nd class 1st class 3 days CHF 210 CHF 336 4 days CHF 251 CHF 402 8 days CHF 363 CHF 581 15 days CHF 440 CHF 704 Swiss Travel Pass Youth 1 2nd class 1st class 3 days CHF 179 CHF 286 4 days CHF 213 CHF 342 8 days CHF 309 CHF 494 15 days CHF 374 CHF 598 Swiss Travel Pass Flex 2nd class 1st class 3 days in 1 month CHF 239 CHF 382 4 days in 1 month CHF 286 CHF 458 8 days in 1 month CHF 407 CHF 651 15 days in 1 month CHF 484 CHF 774 Swiss Travel Pass Flex Youth 1 2nd class 1st class 3 days in 1 month CHF 203 CHF 325 4 days in 1 month CHF 243 CHF 389 8 days in 1 month CHF 346 CHF 553 15 days in 1 month CHF 411 CHF 658 Swiss Transfer Ticket 2 2nd class 1st class 1 month CHF 141 CHF 226 Swiss Half Fare Card 1 month CHF 120 Swiss Half Fare Card Combi 3 1 month CHF 60 Prices 2016. Capital Bern Number of cantons 26 Languages German (64 %) French (23 %) Italian (8 %) Romansch (1 %) Other (4 %) Religions Roman Catholic (38 %) Protestant (27 %) Other or none (35 %) Area 41,200 km 2 External borders total Austria France Germany Italy Liechtenstein 1,852 km 164 km 573 km 334 km 740 km 41 km Distance from north to south 220 km Switzerland at a glance. Distance from east to west 346 km Highest point Dufourspitze (Valais), Monte-Rosa massif, 4,634 m Lowest point Lago Maggiore (Ticino) 193 m Number of lakes 1,484 Number of glaciers 140 International dialling code +41 plus desired number Electricity 220 V AC Total population 8 million Total length of public transport network 26,114 km Public transport stops/stations 25,741 Swiss Travel System tickets and passes. Swiss Travel System tickets are your key to Switzerland’s extensive public transport network. Here’s an overview of what is available. Swiss Travel System tickets are only available to non-residents of Switzerland or the Principality of Liechtenstein. Swiss residents can find more ticket information at sbb.ch 1 Valid for travellers under the age of 26 (15 % discount). 2 Not sold at Swiss train stations/Swiss sales outlets. 3 When combined with a Swiss Transfer Ticket or Swiss Travel Pass Flex – and when purchased at the same time. Children: Children under 6 years of age travel free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Children from 6 to 16 accompanied by at least one parent travel free of charge with the complimentary Swiss Family Card. Children from 6 to 16 not accompanied by at least one parent, receive a 50% discount on Swiss Travel System tickets. Subject to change. Swiss Transfer Ticket Covers: return travel with rail, bus and boat from a Swiss border station or airport to a holiday destination. The outward and return journey must both follow the direct route. Valid: two transfers within 1 month. SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1033 Swiss Travel System AG PO Box 1975 CH-8021 Zurich An enterprise of: Swiss Travel Pass Covers: unlimited travel on trains, buses and boats, including premium panorama trains, plus public transport in more than 75 towns and cities. Valid: 3, 4, 8 or 15 consecutive days. Bonus: 50 % discount on most mountain railways, free entry at more than 490 museums. SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1031 Swiss Half Fare Card Covers: up to 50 % discount on travel with rail, bus and boat, as well as most mountain railways and public transport in more than 75 towns and cities. Valid: 1 month. SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1035 Swiss Travel Pass Flex Covers: unlimited travel on trains, buses and boats, including premium panorama trains, plus public transport in more than 75 towns and cities. Valid: 3, 4, 8 or 15 freely selectable days in 1 month. Bonus on days of travel: 50 % discount on most mountain railways, free entry at more than 490 museums. SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1032 Free apps. Straight to your tablet With the app Swiss Mag and its e-brochures, discovering Switzer- land’s most incredible experiences is an experience in itself. Download app Swiss Mag for iPad: MySwitzerland.com / ipad Mobile apps With our free mobile apps, all the information, handy tips and welcome inspiration you need are at your fingertips: MySwitzerland.com /mobile Swiss Events Family Trips Best Swiss Hotels Swiss Hike Swiss City Guide Swiss Half Fare Card Combi Covers: like the Swiss Half Fare Card. 50 % discount in combination with a Swiss Travel Pass Flex and/or a Swiss Transfer Ticket for additional transport between selected days of travel. Valid: between the first and last day of travel, max. 1 month. SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1035 Swiss Family Card Covers: free of charge and on request when purchasing any regular Swiss Travel System ticket. Children under 16 travel free when accompanied by at least one parent with a valid Swiss Travel System ticket. SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1036 Ticketfinder How long are you staying and travelling in Switzerland? Planning trips on mountain railways or to museums? Find the right ticket for you by visiting SwissTravelSystem.com/ticketfinder Jungfraujoch Top of Europe The best place to discover ice and snow · open 365 days jungfrau.ch More Top highlights in the Jungfrau Region: Alpine Sensation Ice Palace Plateau Jungfrau Railway Grindelwald-First – Top of Adventure 50% with Swiss Travel Pass Harder Kulm – Top of Interlaken 50% with Swiss Travel Pass Schynige Platte – Top of Swissness Free with Swiss Travel Pass Discount 25% with Swiss Travel Pass At a click. Panoramic journeys online Discover Switzerland’s most beautiful routes and get inspired for your trip with our virtual tours. It’s time to enjoy, explore and experience! For more, visit MySwitzerland.com/panorama Swiss Travel Map. SwissTravelSystem.com TITLIS Cliff Walk HIGH ONEMOTIONS Have a fabulous day out in the snow at over 3000 metres. TITLISROTAIR It’s going round! During the trip the cable car turns 360 degrees to show you the mountains in all their glory. TITLISGLACIER Enjoy snowy fun all year round on the highest glacier excursion in Central Switzerland. TITLISGLACIERPARK It’s cool sliding down the slope on a snow tube or any of our other crazy sledges. TITLISCLIFFWALK To cross our incredible suspension bridge at the summit, you need nerves of steel as strong as the cables that support it! TITLISICEFLYER From the chairlift you get awesome views of the deep blue glacier crevasses. WWWTITLISCH TITLIS|CABLEWAYSHOTELS&RESTAURANTS ENGELBERG|SWITZERLAND|TELEPHONE Ice Flyer Snow Tubing NEW TITLIS ROTAIR DISCOUNT SWISS TRAVELPASS English – Overseas Switzerland is a multicultural, multilingual country bang in the heart of Europe. The country has excellent air and rail connections to the rest of the world. Arriving By plane Numerous airlines serve the airports of Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Bern-Belp. Switzerland’s national airline SWISS serves 103 destinations in 48 countries from the airports of Zurich and Geneva. By train Situated right in the heart of Europe, Switzerland is served daily by frequent international trains from countries including Germany, Austria, Italy, France and the Netherlands. Most trains have a dining car and/or bar as well as many other comforts. Travel in style! SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1200 General information. Luggage Luggage can easily be transported to/from your holiday destination with your selected airline from every international airport in the world. Within Switzerland it is possible to send luggage from one place to another. SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1280 Currency The official currency in Switzerland is the Swiss franc (CHF), though many shops accept the euro (EUR) as a method of payment. You can easily change money at more than 200 train stations in Switzerland. SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1380 Passport and visa requirements Do you need information on visa requirements, business matters or work and residence permits? Please contact the Swiss Embassy or Consulate in your country. Or access www.bfm.admin.ch North & Central America Contact your travel agent or Rail Europe at: USA www.raileurope.com Phone 1 888 438 RAIL Canada www.raileurope.ca Phone 1 800 361 RAIL Mexico www.raileurope.com.mx Phone 001 800 112 66 80 Central America www.raileurope.com.mx Phone 001 847 916 10 95 Groups www.raileurope.com/groups Phone 1 800 462 25 77 Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, Africa & South America For a full list of all General Sales Agents visit www.raileurope.fr/wheretobuy Purchase your Swiss Travel System tickets and passes here. Regular, reliable, fast connections by train, bus, boat and mountain railway – plus a whole range of special services and benefits. Travelling by public transport in Switzerland is a unique experience. Travel in comfort. The taste of travel When visiting Switzerland, you develop not only a taste for travel but also an appetite for the country’s cuisine. And you can combine the best of both when travelling. Most long-distance trains have their own dining car. On double-deck trains you will find an SBB bistro; or a minibar providing service at your seat. SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1250 Network Switzerland comprises the densest public transport network worldwide. It extends over 26,000 km of rail, road and waterway routes. Public transport operates as accurately as the finely balanced wheels of a Swiss watch – whether fast city-to- city connections or relaxing trips through our captivating countryside. SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1010 Regular and reliable Switzerland operates a public transport system which provides what it promises – a reliable regular timetable, accessible worldwide on SwissTravelSystem.com/ timetable. Or while underway with the app for smartphone. Information is also available at every railway counter. SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1270
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Information, advice and booking.
Competent advice and amazing offers
Call us on freephone 00800 100 200 30* from
8am–6pm Mon–Fri and 10am–4pm Sat, or simply send an
Your Switzerland experts for finding the perfect holiday.
Swiss Travel Pass 2nd class 1st class
3 days CHF 210 CHF 336
4 days CHF 251 CHF 402
8 days CHF 363 CHF 581
15 days CHF 440 CHF 704
Swiss Travel Pass Youth1 2nd class 1st class
3 days CHF 179 CHF 286
4 days CHF 213 CHF 342
8 days CHF 309 CHF 494
15 days CHF 374 CHF 598
Swiss Travel Pass Flex 2nd class 1st class
3 days in 1 month CHF 239 CHF 382
4 days in 1 month CHF 286 CHF 458
8 days in 1 month CHF 407 CHF 651
15 days in 1 month CHF 484 CHF 774
Swiss Travel Pass Flex Youth1 2nd class 1st class
3 days in 1 month CHF 203 CHF 325
4 days in 1 month CHF 243 CHF 389
8 days in 1 month CHF 346 CHF 553
15 days in 1 month CHF 411 CHF 658
Swiss Transfer Ticket2 2nd class 1st class
1 month CHF 141 CHF 226
Swiss Half Fare Card
1 month CHF 120
Swiss Half Fare Card Combi3
1 month CHF 60
Prices 2016.
Capital Bern
Number of cantons 26
Languages German (64 %) French (23 %) Italian (8 %) Romansch (1 %) Other (4 %)
Religions Roman Catholic (38 %)
Protestant (27 %)
Other or none (35 %)
Area 41,200 km2
External borders total
Austria
France
Germany
Italy
Liechtenstein
1,852 km164 km573 km334 km740 km 41 km
Distance from north
to south
220 km
Switzerland at a glance.Distance from east
to west
346 km
Highest point Dufourspitze (Valais), Monte-Rosa massif, 4,634 m
Lowest point Lago Maggiore (Ticino)193 m
Number of lakes 1,484
Number of glaciers 140
International dialling code
+41 plus desired number
Electricity 220 V AC
Total population 8 million
Total length of public transport network
26,114 km
Public transport stops/stations
25,741
Swiss Travel System tickets and passes.Swiss Travel System tickets are your key to Switzerland’s
extensive public transport network. Here’s an overview of
what is available.
Swiss Travel System tickets are only available to non-residents of Switzerland or the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Swiss residents can find more ticket information at sbb.ch
1 Valid for travellers under the age of 26 (15 % discount).2 Not sold at Swiss train stations/Swiss sales outlets.3 When combined with a Swiss Transfer Ticket or Swiss Travel Pass Flex – and when purchased at the same time.
Children:
Children under 6 years of age travel free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket.
Children from 6 to 16 accompanied by at least one parent travel free of charge with the complimentary Swiss Family Card.
Children from 6 to 16 not accompanied by at least one parent, receive a 50% discount on Swiss Travel System tickets.
Subject to change.
Swiss Transfer Ticket
Covers: return travel with rail, bus and boat from a Swiss border station or
airport to a holiday destination. The outward and return journey must both follow
the direct route. Valid: two transfers within 1 month.
SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1033
Swiss Travel System AG PO Box 1975
CH-8021 Zurich
An enterprise of:
Swiss Travel Pass
Covers: unlimited travel on trains, buses and boats, including premium panorama
trains, plus public transport in more than 75 towns and cities. Valid: 3, 4, 8 or 15
consecutive days. Bonus: 50 % discount on most mountain railways, free entry at
more than 490 museums.
SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1031 Swiss Half Fare Card
Covers: up to 50 % discount on travel with
rail, bus and boat, as well as most mountain
railways and public transport in more than 75 towns
and cities. Valid: 1 month.
SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1035
Swiss Travel Pass Flex
Covers: unlimited travel on trains, buses and boats, including premium panorama
trains, plus public transport in more than 75 towns and cities. Valid: 3, 4, 8 or
15 freely selectable days in 1 month. Bonus on days of travel: 50 % discount on
most mountain railways, free entry at more than 490 museums.
SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1032
Free apps.
Straight to your tablet
With the app Swiss Mag and its e-brochures, discovering Switzer-
land’s most incredible experiences is an experience in itself.
Download app Swiss Mag for iPad:
MySwitzerland.com / ipad
Mobile apps With our free mobile apps, all the information, handy tips
and welcome inspiration you need are at your fingertips:
MySwitzerland.com /mobile
Swiss Events Family TripsBest Swiss
Hotels
Swiss HikeSwiss City
Guide
Swiss Half Fare Card Combi
Covers: like the Swiss Half Fare Card. 50 % discount in combination with a
Swiss Travel Pass Flex and/or a Swiss Transfer Ticket for additional transport
between selected days of travel. Valid: between the first and last day of travel,
max. 1 month.
SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1035
Swiss Family Card
Covers: free of charge and on request when purchasing any regular Swiss
Travel System ticket. Children under 16 travel free when accompanied by at least
one parent with a valid Swiss Travel System ticket.
SwissTravelSystem.com, Webcode: 1036
Ticketfinder
How long are you staying and travelling in Switzerland? Planning trips on
mountain railways or to museums? Find the right ticket for you by visiting
SwissTravelSystem.com/ticketfinder
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe
The best place to discover ice and snow · open 365 days jungfrau.ch
Area of validity Swiss Travel PassSwiss Travel Pass Youth | Swiss Travel Pass Flex | Swiss Travel Pass Flex Youth
Lines for unlimited travel
Lines with reductions (50%, 25%) No reductions
Also valid for local public transport
Area of validity Swiss Transfer Ticket
Lines for 1 journey: Round-trip Swiss border/airport to destination and return
No reductions
1
A seat reservation and/or supplement is required to travel on some
trains/buses/boats such as Glacier Express, Bernina Express,
Wilhelm Tell Express, Palm Express, etc.
Area of validity Swiss Half Fare Card
Lines with reductions (50%), no half-price reduction
Lines with reductions (50%) No reductions
2
Panoramic journeys
Rigi round tripLuzern–Vitznau–Rigi Kulm–
Arth-Goldau–LuzernDuration 1 h 35 min/
return journey1 h 50 min
Bernina ExpressChur–Tirano–(Lugano)
Duration 4 h 13 min/(8 h 58 min)
Jungfraujoch round tripInterlaken–Lauterbrunnen–Kleine Scheidegg–Jungfraujoch–Kleine Scheidegg–Grindelwald–InterlakenDuration 2 h 17 min/return journey 2 h 24 min
Jura round tripNeuchâtel–La Chaux-de-Fonds–Glovelier–Delémont–NeuchâtelDuration 3 h
Glacier ExpressZermatt–St.MoritzDuration 8 h 03 min
Central Alps round tripMeiringen–(Grimsel)–(Nufenen)–(Gotthard)–(Susten)–MeiringenDuration 8 h 45 min
Wilhelm Tell ExpressLugano/Locarno–(Bellinzona)–
Flüelen–LuzernDuration 5 h 21 min/5 h
Gornergrat BahnZermatt–Gornergrat
Duration 33 min/return journey 44 min
GoldenPass LineLuzern–Interlaken–Zweisimmen–MontreuxDuration 5 h 08 min