Four Seasons Brochure 2024-25

T he B ig F ive versus T he S toosbahn

8 DAYS

One of our most popular Swiss rail holidays featuring five completely unique mountain railroad excursions – the Pilatus Railway, the Rigi Railway, the Stanserhorn, the Titlis cable car, and the Hammetschwand Lift … plus the world’s steepest funicular railway, the Stoosbahn! Experience six of the best Swiss rail journeys from our base overlooking stunning Lake Lucerne!

ACTIVITY LEVEL

DEPARTS Saturday 17 August 2024

HOTEL Seehotel Pilatus, Hergiswil

Fares From £2089

This hotel stands directly at the lakeshore on lovely Lake Lucerne in the village of Hergiswil, just a short train journey from Lucerne itself, surrounded by majestic mountain views.The hotel was bought as a humble guest house in 1911 by ancestors of the Fuchs family, who still own and run the Seehotel.There have been many changes since 1911 and, whilst providing a relaxing base in a great location for all our excursions, the hotel also features a host of leisure facilities including a large indoor pool, jacuzzi, saunas, sun deck, and lakeside terrace.

★ Excursion on the Rigi Railway, Europe’s first mountain railway ★ Breathtaking ride on the Titlis Rotair Cable Car, the world’s first revolving gondola ★ Discover the Pilatus Railway, Europe’s steepest cog railway

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

★ Experience traditional and modern technology at the Stanserhorn ★ Enjoy incredible views at the Hammetschwand Lift, the world’s highest outdoor rock lift

★ Your choice of First or Standard Class rail travel to Switzerland and return ★ 4-star hotel beside Lake Lucerne with leisure facilities and fabulous views

★ Visit to the new Stoosbahn, the world’s steepest funicular railway

Visit: www.railtrail.co.uk – for full tour details and fares, and to book online 24/7

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