The UNESCO-listed Lavaux Vineyards on the shores of Lake Geneva (photo © hidden europe).
The UNESCO-listed Lavaux Vineyards on the shores of Lake Geneva (photo © hidden europe).
From Zürich to Lake Geneva
In our opinion, this is one of the finest one-day train journeys in Switzerland, certainly on a par with the much-vaunted Glacier Express from St Moritz to Zermatt (the route of which is described in the preceding journey in this book). This route nicely explores the Switzerland of the imagination – a place full of Alpine meadows, cow bells and snow-capped peaks. With some of Europe’s most efficient rail services running even into remote Alpine valleys, there is plenty of scope for really getting off the beaten track.
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Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes over 50 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and – brand new for this 16th edition – now also the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
