Switzerland Panorama Journey

24 – 27 February 2026

A dynamic and intensive program combining iconic peaks, authentic villages, high-alpine panoramas, and hiking - flexible and fully adaptable depending on weather and visibility.

24 – Arrival & Rigi – The Queen of the Mountains

Arrival 11:20 – Zurich Airport

• ✈️Airport → Zurich Main Station (10 min by train)
• 🚶‍♂️Walk to Hotel Felix (10 min) – luggage drop

After a short refresh:

• 🚆Zurich → Rigi Kulm (approx. 1.5 h by train & cogwheel railway)

Afternoon on Rigi with panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and the Alps.

🥾 Hike along the Rigi ridge for stunning views.

Return to Zurich for overnight.

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25 – Zermatt & The Matterhorn Region

Morning transfer:

• 🚆Zurich → Zermatt (approx. 3 h)

Depending on visibility:

• 🚡Gornergrat (40 min cogwheel train)
• OR
• 🚠Klein Matterhorn (40 min cable car)

Time to explore:

• The Old Village of Zermatt
• Matterhorn Museum

🥾 Hike: Gornergrat → Rotenboden (~45–60 min) for immersive Matterhorn views.

Late afternoon:

• 🚆Zermatt → Saas-Almagell (approx. 2 h train & bus)

Overnight at Hotel Monte-Moro.

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26 – High Alpine Experience – Saas Valley

A full high-mountain day:

• 🚡Revolving Restaurant Allalin (cable car & funicular)
• 🚡Längfluh
• 🚡Hohsaas

Glaciers, 4000-meter peaks and immersive alpine scenery.

🥾 Hiking options: Längfluh → Saas-Fee descent (~2–2.5 h) OR Hohsaas alpine trails for glacier views

Overnight again at Hotel Monte-Moro.

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27 – Jungfrau Region & Scenic Route to Lucerne

Morning transfer:

• 🚆Saas-Almagell → Grindelwald (approx. 3 h)

Then:

• 🚡Grindelwald First (40 min cable car)
• 🚆Grindelwald → Lauterbrunnen (1 h train)
• 🚆Lauterbrunnen → Mürren (20 min train & cable car)
• 🚡Mürren → Stechelberg (6 min cable car) or via Gimmelwald (approx. 15 min)
• 🚌Stechelberg → Lauterbrunnen (20 min bus)
• 🚆Lauterbrunnen → Lucerne (2.5 h train)

🥾 Hiking options: Grindelwald First panoramic walk and Mürren → Gimmelwald (~1 h downhill)

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Optional Alternative (weather dependent)

Instead of parts of the Jungfrau program:

• Top of Europe (Jungfraujoch) – approx. 4 h from Saas-Almagell (train, cable car & cogwheel railway)

What to Bring / Packing List

• 🥾 Hiking boots (sturdy and waterproof)
• 🧥 Layered clothing: base layer, fleece/jacket, waterproof shell
• 🧤 Gloves, beanie, and warm socks
• 🕶 Sunglasses & sunscreen (high UV at altitude)
• 🎒 Backpack for day hikes
• 💧 Water bottle & snacks
• 🔋 Powerbank / phone charger
• 📸 Camera / smartphone for photos
• 🌂 Rain gear / poncho

Pack smart - the weather can change quickly at high altitudes. Staying flexible ensures the best experience!

Hiking poles will be provided by me.