Why Are The Swiss Alps So Special Compared to Other European Mountains?

The Swiss Alps are really something else - they've got these incredible peaks and massive glaciers but what makes them truly unique is how easy they are to explore. You can actually get around year-round thanks to their amazing transport system. The villages are just picture-perfect tucked into these stunning valleys and there's this fascinating mix of French Italian and German culture that you won't find anywhere else.

How Do You Get Around the Swiss Alps?

The mountain railways are absolutely fantastic - you've got to try the Glacier Express it's an 8-hour journey between Zermatt and St Moritz with views that'll blow you away. The Golden Pass Line connects Lucerne to Interlaken and if you're up for driving there's this amazing route through 9 mountain passes including Furka and Stelvio. The cable cars zip you right up to the high spots and if you want complete freedom grab a car with GPS and explore those scenic passes at your own pace.

Where Can You Find Hidden Gems Away From the Crowds?

You really need to check out Gasterntal it's this gorgeous hidden valley near Kandersteg that UNESCO recognized for good reason. Just hop on a 20-minute minibus from Kandersteg and you're there. The hiking trails are incredible with snow-fed waterfalls and meadows full of unique flowers. And don't miss Blausee - it's just an hour's walk to reach this mystical blue lake with the clearest water you'll ever see.

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Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn
4.8 (28 traveler reviews)
"Excellent trip, great scenery! And a good challenge. Book it! you will not regret it."
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Chamonix, Aiguille du Midi, Champex-Lac, Verbier,Les Haudères,St Niklaus,Randa,Zermatt+4 more
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Valais Haute RouteSwiss AlpsAlps+2 more
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15 days
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4 Day Zurich,Grindelwald and Interlaken
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Zurich, Grindelwald, Interlaken
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up to 99 year olds
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GrindelwaldSwiss AlpsAlps+2 more
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STM Tours LLC
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Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria (Bern to Innsbruck) (2025)
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
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Switzerland Liechtenstein Austria Germany
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up to 99 year olds
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Bavaria Swiss AlpsAlps+1 more
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English
Operator
Collette
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10 days
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Glacier Express & Porsche 911 Rail & Drive Experience
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Switzerland Austria Italy
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25 to 99 year olds
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Swiss Alps Alps
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EPIKdrives
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Magical Switzerland (Small Groups)
4.8 (18 traveler reviews)
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Zurich, Lucerne, St Moritz, Zermatt, Matterhorn, Geneva
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up to 99 year olds
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Swiss Alps Alps
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Operator
Insight Vacations
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7 days
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Switzerland’s Lakes, Mountains & Rails
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"I cannot recommend him enough! This was our first trip with Tours of Distinction and we look forward to booking more!"
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Destinations
Zurich, Murren, Wengen, Grindelwald, Meiringen, Lucerne
Age Range
12 to 99 year olds
Mountain
GrindelwaldSwiss AlpsAlps+2 more
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Tours of Distinction
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Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains featuring a cruise on Lake Maggiore and scenic trains in Switzerland & Italy (Zurich to Lucerne) (2025)
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
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Zurich, Andermatt, Zermatt, Lake Maggiore, St Moritz,Lucerne+1 more
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up to 99 year olds
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Swiss Alps AlpsLake Maggiore+1 more
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Collette
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Swiss Alps Mountain Passes Driving Tour & Stelvio (Italy): Pre-set sat-nav guided
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"We are enjoying very much. I am highly recommend to you."
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Destinations
Zurich, Entlebuch, Thun, Interlaken, Innertkirchen,Obergoms,Andermatt,Oberalp Pass,Disentis,Chur,St Moritz,Zernez,Stelvio,Bormio,Bernina District+10 more
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23 to 99 year olds
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Swiss Alps Alps
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EPIKdrives
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Scenic Switzerland Train Tour with Glacier Express, Daily Departure
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Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Jungfrau, Zermatt, Matterhorn,St Moritz+1 more
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1 to 99 year olds
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Swiss Alps Alps
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Agate Travel
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Active Swiss Alps
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Lauterbrunnen
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Mount EigerGrindelwaldSwiss AlpsAlps+3 more
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