6. GoldenPass Line – Switzerland

The GoldenPass Line links Montreux on Lake Geneva to Lucerne through pastoral landscapes and alpine scenery. The contrast between vineyard-covered hills and towering peaks creates a varied visual journey.

In certain panoramic carriages, oversized windows enhance the immersion.  It’s Switzerland at its most elegant.

The GoldenPass Line offers diversity that unfolds gradually. Starting in Montreux, vineyards slope toward Lake Geneva, creating a Mediterranean-like atmosphere. As the train moves inland, scenery shifts into rolling farmland, then into classic alpine terrain. Cows graze peacefully in wide green pastures, wooden barns dot the hills, and distant snowcaps complete the frame.

It feels like traveling through Switzerland’s greatest hits. The journey doesn’t overwhelm with drama; instead, it charms with balance and refinement. The transitions between landscapes are smooth, reinforcing the sense that Switzerland’s beauty lies in its variety as much as its grandeur.