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SEASONAL OFFERS THROUGHOUT  SWITZERLAND

All Seasonal Offerings  in Switzerland (Trains, Buses & Boats)

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Lucerne

Until 30 Sept

RailAway Hit - Mount Pilatus up to 50% Off

Limited number of discounted tickets available each month

Leysin

Until 16 Aug

Gourmet Summit Getaway

Incudes train ride, gondola lift, and meal with spectacular views at the revolving restaurant - from CHF 52

Vaud

7 Jul to 31 Aug

From CHF 2 Between Vuiteboeuf, Baulmes, Six-Fontaines, and Ste-Croix

Leave the car at home and explore the region with fares from CHF 2


Eastern Switzerland

Until 31 Aug

From 20 francs to St. Gallen or Chur

Return journey on the Alpenrhein-Express between Herisau, St. Gallen and Chur or vice versa, as well as Sargans–Unterterzen

Uri

Until 12 Sept

Gotthard Panoramic Route Historic Locomotive

SOB Legendary Historic Gotthard Locomotive: Every 2nd Saturday from May to September

Graubünden

Until 17 Sept

Rhine Gorge Ticket

Travel by train and PostBus through Switzerlands Grand Canyon - hop on and off 

Uri

20 Jun to 26 Sept

Furka Steam Train Realp to Oberwald

Steam train trips run between Realp and Oberwald every Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Brienz

July to Sept

Salon Rouge Gourmet

Salon Rouge catering carriage from the Belle Époque

Uri

20 June to 4 Oct

PostBus Furka, Grimsel, Susten

Three-pass route from Andrematt:

6h63 min journey - starts and ends in Andermatt

2 stops along the way

Free with GA or 1-day travelpass or Swiss Travel Pass

Reservations recommended

Pilatus

13 Sept to 4 Oct

Nostalgic Sunrise Ride on Pilatus

Ride the Pilatus cogwheel and enjoy the sunrise at an altitude of 2132 metres, includes breakfast

Meiringen

April to Oct

PostBus Rosenlaui Route from Meiringen

Follow in Goethe's Footsteps while traveling past a unique glacier gorge to Schwarzwaldalp and Grosse Scheidegg

Vaud

Until 11 Oct

Lake & Mountain Combined Offer

Enjoy a 1st class ticket for memorable day on board the CGN boat and the Belle Epoque or panoramic trains of the MOB

Ticino

Until Mid Oct

Cab View Ride

Between Lugano and Arth Goldau and vice versa - reservations are required

Lucerne

Until 18 Oct

Mount Pilatus Golden Roundtrip

By boat from Lucerne, the steepest rack and pinion rail in the world to top of Pilatus, aerial cableway and gondola down and back to Lucerne 

Brienz

Until 21 Oct

Footplate Ride on Brienz Rothorn Train

Ride up front on the Brienz Rothorn train for a unique experience

Zurich

Until 25 Oct

Steam Trains From Bauma to Hinwil

Trains run various Sundays from May until October


Lucerne

Until 25 Oct

Sunday Steam Trains in Sursee

Ride the Dampfbahn in Sursee - available one Sunday per month

Seasonal pass for CHF 145

Jungfrau

Until 31 Oct

20% Off Jungfrau - Morning Ticket

Experience the morning at Top of Europe with 20% discount - can't be combined with other passes

Lake Biel

April to Nov

Bielersee Schifffahrten

Various gastronomical offerings throughout the season on Bielersee

Ticino

Until 8 Nov

From Locarno to Verdasio by Cable Car

Return journey from Locarno to Verdasio and a return journey with the Verdasio-Monte Comino cable car

Morges

Until 14 Nov

Winemaker's Train

Saturdays From Morges to Bière on historical BAM train with a 3-course wine and food pairing

Bad Ragaz

Until 30 Nov

Day Spa at Tamina Therme in Bad Ragaz

Train and spa deal from various Swiss locations to Bad Ragaz and Tamina Therme - from CHF 95

Graubünden

Sept to Dec

A Reading Experience on the Rails

From Chur to St. Moritz and back with Swiss Authors - includes an on-board meal 

Lucerne

Until 19 Dec

Fajita Ship Cruise on Lake Lucerne

Saturdays - all you can eat fajitas, salsas and drinks

Basel Area

All Summer

Ferienpass (Holiday Pass)

For 6 to 16 year olds during the summer and autumn school holidays - available for Basel, Laufental - Thierstein, and Birseck-Leimental

Switzerland

Until 3 Aug

SBB Summer Trial GA Travel Card on sale now!

Travel freely on trains, boats, and buses for 1 month during the summer starting at CHF 260 for under 25, CHF 355 for adults 2nd class

Zurich

July & August

ZVV Holiday Pass for 6 to 16 Year Olds

Unlimited travel on public transport throughout the Zurich Transport Network (ZVV) for CHF 30, from 4 July to 9 Aug, or 11 July to 16 Aug

Vaud

7 Jul to 31 Aug

Up to 30% on Selected Local and Regional Routes

Celebrate TRAVYSs 25th anniversary for discounted fares throughout the region on selected routes

Lucerne

20 June to 5 Sept

Candlelight Cruise on Lake Lucerne

Includes the cruise, Apero, a 3-course meal and music

Vaud

Until 14 Sept

Mobilis Summer Offer for CHF 45

Explore the canton by public transport - for Mobilis subsribers, exclusive flash sale including a leisure activity offer + a transport discount - limited quantities

Ägerisee

Until 20 Sept

Daily Lunch Cruise On Ägerisee

Daily during the season - pasta dishes

Reservations required


Thurgau

Until 27 Sept

Art Cruises on Lake Constance to Germany

See art installations around Lake Constance with a cruises from Switzerland to Germany


Ägerisee

Until 4 Oct

Apéro On Board on Ägerisee

Sit back and enjoy the view while toasting with your companions

Uri

20 June to 4 Oct

PostBus Gotthard, Nufenen, Furka

Three-pass route from Andermatt:

4h25 journey, starts and ends in Andermatt

45 min stop at Nufenen Pass

Free with GA or 1-day travelpass or Swiss Travel Pass

Reservations recommended

Vaud

Until 9 Oct

Beer & Burger Train

Fridays - on historic BAM train


Geneva

April to Oct

Escape Cruise on Lake Geneva

Various cruises on Lake Geneva - Saturdays and Sundays until 26 April - daily until 21 September

Lake Brienz

Until 11 Oct

Daily Breakfast Ship on Lake Brienz

Enjoy breakfast while cruising on Lake Brienz - includes cruise and breakfast

Lucerne

4 Sept to 16 Oct

Thai Ship Cruise on Lake Lucerne

Enjoy a Thai meal on a 3.5h cruise every Friday in September until mid-October

Glacier 3000

Until 18 Oct

Experience Glacier 3000 at Discounted Price

From Aigle to Glacier 3000, includes Peak Walk by Tissot, Ice Express chairlift, Fun Park, and Glacier Walk

Brienz

Until 24 Oct

Steam Sausage Train

Enjoy Sausages as part of the Brienz Rothorn Bahn experience

Graubünden

Until 25 Oct

Landwasser Viaduct Shuttle

Enjoy the spectacluar views - daily from 29 June to 30 Aug

Wed to Sun from 14 May to 28 June, and 2 Sept to 25 Oct

Lucerne

Until 27 Oct

Mount Rigi Historic Wednesdays

From Vitznau and Goldau: Check departure times - no extra ticket required to ride these special trains

Swiss National Parks

1 Aug to 31 Oct

50% Discount on Public Transport to Swiss National Parks

Book 2+ nights at a participating Swiss National Park accommodation and get 50% off a 2nd-class return trip from your Swiss residence

4 Sept to 1 Nov

Frimobil Weekend Pass in Fribourg

For residents of Fribourg - access to the entire Frimobil network

Offer available starting 1 August

Ticino

Until 8 Nov

From Locarno to Brissago Islands

Visit the Brissago Islands, Switzerland's only botanical park located on an island

Graubünden

Until 15 Nov

World Heritage Gourmet Express

Drama and Culinary Delights from Chur to St Moritz - one Sunday per month

Zug

Until 2 Dec

Escape Game on Zugersee Cruise (in German)

Analyse clues and solve tricky puzzles during this fun cruise

Zug

Mar to Dec

Enjoy Lake Cruises on Zugersee

Various themed cruises offered throughout the year

Zurich

Until 25 Dec

Sunday Brunch Cruise on Lake Zurich

Enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat Brunch Buffet while cruising on Lake Zurich


Zurich

Various

80s Party Cruise on Lake Zurich

Dance the night away to 80s hits on Lake Zurich

Lucerne

3 July to 15 Aug

Grill & Chill Ship on Lake Lucerne

Every Friday and Saturday, except 1 August, Salad and grill-buffet, live DJ

Basel

June to August

Tuesdays on The Rhine

Afterwork cruise with dancing to 80s and 90s hits and dinner

Lucerne

Until 4 Sept

Burger Ship on Lake Lucerne

Every Friday - includes cruise, appetizer, burger-buffet and dessert

St. Gallen

Until 6 Sept

FREE Bäderbus Dreilinden

Departs every half hour from St. Gallen train station, traveling via Marktplatz, Spisertor, Schülerhaus, and the Dreilindenstrasse parking lot directly to Dreilinden and back

Lucerne

Until 15 Sept

Legends of the Lake on Lake Lucerne

Hop aboard the paddle steamer Gallia and enjoy fine cuisine and breathtaking views - reservations required

Zug

Until 20 Sept

Sunday Ice Cream Cruise on Lake Zug

Cruise Lake zug while enjoying ice cream and spectacular views around the lake

Brienz

June to Sept

Full Moon Train Rides with Brienzer Rothorn Bahn

 See the full moon while riding the Brienzer Rothorn Bahn

Meiringen

20 June to 4 Oct

PostBus Grimsel, Nufenen, Gotthard, Susten

Four-pass route from Meiringen:

8h46 min journey - starts and ends in Meiringen

4 stops

Free with GA or 1-day travelpass or Swiss Travel Pass

Reservations recommended

Ticino

20 June to 4 Oct

PostBus Nufenen, Furka, Gotthard

Three-pass route from Airolo:

6h40 min journey - starts and ends in Airolo

3 stops along the way

Free with GA or 1-day travelpass or Swiss Travel Pass

Reservations recommended

Ticino

Until 10 Oct

Lake Maggiore Express 2026 Combined Train & Boat Travel

A unique day trip combining a panoramic train journey and a boat trip on Lake Maggiore

Geneva

April to Oct

Riviera Tour Between Chillon and Villeneuve

Approximately 2 hour cruise between Chillon and Villeneuve on Lake Geneva


Lake Thun

Until 11 Oct

Enjoy a Sunset Cruise on Lake Thun

Enjoy the sunset after work on summer evenings while cruising on the lake

Zug

Until 17 Oct

Zug to Rigi Kulm from CHF 29

Spend the day on Rigi with a combines boat, bus and cogwheel ticket plus snacks! One way ticket.

Yverdon-les-Bain

Until 19 Oct

Understanding Public Transport for Seniors

Covers network, fares, ticket purchases, apps, safety, and accessibility

Various dates near Yverdon-les-Bain

Lausanne

Until 25 Oct

Chemin de Fer Musée Blonay-Chamby

From Lausanne - historic trains with wood benches and open windows with views of Lake Geneva - includes Museum entrance fee

Graubünden

Until 25 Oct

Daily Historical Train Rides

Daily Scenic Carriage Rides between Davos Platz and Filisur

Valid 1st or 2nd class ticket required

Schwyz

Until 30 Oct

Gourmet Island Schwanau

 3-Course Surprise Meal with Train and Boat

Zurich

May to October

Cotton Express Between Bauma and Bäretswil

Every Sunday from May to October along the industrail trail between Bauma and Bäretswil

Morges

Until 6 Nov

Tartare Train From Morges to Bière

Various Fridays:  ride aboard the historic BAM train - includes 3-course tartare menu 

Lake Thun

Until 14 Nov

Breakfastship on Thunersee

Mondays to Saturdays:  includes cruise on Thunersee and breakfast

Morges

Until 21 Nov

Culinary Train From Morges to Bière

Saturdays - on historic BAM train with optional visit to the Moulin de Sévery

Frutigen

Until 2 Dec

BLS Lötschberg Tunnel Tour

Wednesdays From Frutigen - 3 hour tour of the tunnel and Mitholz Technical Center


Vaud

Until 6 Dec

Brunch on the Fields

Sundays from Morges to L'Ise on historic BAM train, includes brunch and optional guided tour of Chateau de L'Isle

Aargau

All Summer

A-Welle Holiday Pass

Children and teenagers travel freely and flexibly throughout the entire A-Welle fare network during the summer holidays

Switzerland

Year Round

SBB Historical Train Adventures

Experience historical trains throughout the year in different parts of Switzerland

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