Summer is rapidly approaching (depending on where you are, the weather may not indicate that!) and many folks are planning their summer getaways. This year, to beat the heat why not plan a fabulous Swiss adventure?

Switzerland is one European country that truly offers something for everyone. And the really great part — the Swiss have an amazing rail network to take you where you want to go. Get a Swiss Pass for unlimited access to the Swiss Travel System.

Swiss trains are highly acclaimed for their punctuality and frequency. There are specialty trains that can take you to mountain tops, scenic trains such as the Glacier Express and GoldenPass that offer wonderful panoramic views of the country and even a Chocolate Train, which provides a day long excursion that includes a visit to the Cailler-Nestle factory as well as the Gruyeres cheese factory.

While Switzerland is a cool destination to visit, don’t be fooled, you can find some hot-spots too! Travel by train to Locarno and you can walk down streets filled with palm trees while watching the mountains in the distance.

Our friends at the Swiss Tourist Office would like to add the following:

We invite you to discover 72 “pearls” with unforgettable and extraordinary experiences in Switzerland. Each region offers unique suggestions for young and old, for tall and small. Let us surprise you with our hidden treasures.

Beauty lurks around every corner in this spectacular country, and you can see even more of this lush landscape when you hop on the train and explore.

The Albula/Bernina railway line is considered to be one of the world’s most spectacular routes.

The Rhaetian Railways in the Albula/Bernina landscape has been entered onto the UNESCO World Heritage list. You can experience this rich, beautiful landscape on board the Glacier Express or the Bernina Express. Many rail enthusiasts claim that the route between Chur and St. Moritz is the most picturesque mountain route in the world, come see for yourself!

A Swiss Pass provides you with unlimited travel on the Swiss Travel System including trains, buses and boats. You can travel nearly the entire country using this pass. Plus, it grants you access to more than 400 Swiss museums. What more could you ask for? Well, maybe some of that scrumptious Swiss chocolate you always hear about…just hop on-board the Chocolate Train and you’re all set for a sweet ride!

Discover Switzerland, learn what this serene country has to offer. Then, start making some plans, get an idea of what you want to see and what Swiss Scenic Trains you can work into your schedule.

A trip to Switzerland is one of those trips that will never be outdone. Your memories will last much longer than the souvenir sweets you come home with, and will even outlast your new found talent of yodeling!

For even more information on Switzerland, we invite you to visit Switzerland Tourism’s website.