THE ALPS AT THEIR MOST SUBLIME
Luxury Switzerland Holidays from the UK
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The Alps at Their Most Sublime
Switzerland is the Alps at their most sublime — the Matterhorn above Zermatt, the glittering lakes of Geneva and Lucerne, storybook villages and the world's most beautiful train journeys. Compact, immaculate and effortlessly scenic, it pairs mountain grandeur with elegant towns and famously precise comfort.
At HighStreet Holidays we don't simply book Switzerland — we route it by its legendary railways: the Glacier Express, the Bernina and the Jungfrau, linking lakes, peaks and villages, with the hotels and rail passes handled.
With access to a carefully vetted portfolio, from Zermatt grand hotels to lakeside retreats, we build a Switzerland journey of mountains, lakes and unhurried scenic rail.
Switzerland is scenery on rails — the Glacier Express, the Matterhorn, the lakes. Few journeys are as effortlessly, reliably spectacular.
Signature Experiences
Moments That Linger
Switzerland rewards the traveller who travels by rail through the mountains. These are the experiences our clients come home remembering.
Scenic Rail
The Glacier Express, the Bernina Express and the Jungfrau railway — among the most spectacular train journeys on earth, in glass-roofed comfort.
Zermatt & the Matterhorn
The car-free village beneath the iconic Matterhorn — world-class skiing in winter, dramatic walking and grand hotels in summer.
The Jungfrau Region
Interlaken, Grindelwald and the cog railway to the Jungfraujoch, the 'Top of Europe' — peaks, glaciers and alpine meadows.
The Lakes
Geneva, Lucerne and Lugano — elegant lakeside towns, paddle steamers and mountain backdrops, the gentle counterpoint to the high Alps.
Cities & Style
Zurich, Geneva and Lucerne — immaculate old towns, fine chocolate and watches, lakeside dining and effortless Swiss precision.
The Mountains in Season
World-class skiing in St Moritz and Verbier in winter; hiking, biking and clear alpine air in summer — a year-round mountain playground.
Recommended Packages
Curated for Every Occasion
Every package includes return flights from your nearest UK airport (lowest fares ex-London), private transfers, daily breakfast and selected experiences — tailored by your specialist.
Most Popular
7 Nights
Switzerland Grand Tour
- Zurich arrival (ZRH) - Swiss Travel Pass + private transfer to Lucerne
- 3 nights Hotel Schweizerhof Lucerne (lakefront 5*)
- 2 nights Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt (Matterhorn view)
- 2 nights Beau-Rivage Geneva (Lake Geneva 5* since 1865)
- Bed & breakfast | Glacier Express scenic train Zermatt to St Moritz route
- Return flights from London airports
Signature Journey
7 Nights
Switzerland Premium Alpine
- Zurich arrival - chauffeured private transfer to Bürgenstock (~1 hr)
- 3 nights Bürgenstock Resort Lucerne (cliffside lake views)
- 2 nights Mont Cervin Palace Zermatt (premium suite with Matterhorn view)
- 2 nights Beau-Rivage Geneva (lake-facing room)
- Half board | Glacier Express Excellence Class | private guided Mt Rigi excursion
- Return flights from London airports
Ultra Luxury
7 Nights
Badrutt's Palace & The Alpina Gstaad
- Zurich arrival - chauffeured private Mercedes transfer
- 4 nights Badrutt's Palace St Moritz (Engadin icon since 1896, Le Grand Hall afternoon tea)
- 3 nights The Alpina Gstaad (Saanenland, the Alps' newest super-luxury chalet)
- Half board | helicopter transfer St Moritz to Gstaad over the Alps
- Private Bernina Express through alpine glacier landscapes
- Return flights from London airports, premium cabin upgrade available
Looking for something different? Enquire below or call us on 020 3322 7866 and we'll curate a Switzerland journey around you.
Best Time to Visit
When to Go
SUMMER
June to September
Warm, clear and green — the prime season for the scenic railways, alpine walking, the lakes and the high passes, with long days.
WINTER
December to March
Snow-covered and magical — the season for world-class skiing in Zermatt, St Moritz and Verbier, and for festive alpine villages.
SHOULDER
May & October
Quieter and good value, with spring blossom or autumn colour — though some high-mountain railways and lifts run reduced services.
SCENIC RAIL
Year-round
The great train journeys run all year — green valleys in summer, snow-laden peaks in winter, each season spectacular in its own way.
Sample Itinerary
A 7-Night Switzerland Scenic Rail Journey
Every itinerary we create is bespoke — this is simply one way a perfect trip unfolds.
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DAYS 1-2 — ARRIVAL
Lucerne
Your direct flight reaches Zurich in under two hours, then on to Lucerne — its lake, old town and the first mountain views.
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DAYS 3-4 — THE JUNGFRAU
Interlaken & Peaks
To the Jungfrau region — Grindelwald, the cog railway to the high glaciers and alpine walking among the great peaks.
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DAY 5 — THE GREAT TRAIN
Glacier Express
Board the Glacier Express — hours of glass-roofed splendour across passes, viaducts and valleys to Zermatt.
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DAYS 6-7 — THE MATTERHORN
Zermatt
The car-free village beneath the Matterhorn — mountain railways, walking and the most iconic peak in the Alps.
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DAY 8 — DEPARTURE
Homeward
A scenic transfer to Geneva or Zurich for your flight home.
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Getting There
- Direct flights from London — under 2 hours to Geneva and Zurich (British Airways, SWISS, easyJet)
- Direct flights also from many regional UK airports
- A superb rail network links everywhere
- Switzerland is 1 hour ahead of the UK
Entry Requirements
- UK passport holders: visa-free under the Schengen 90/180-day rule (up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted across all Schengen countries)
- The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is now in operation — on your first entry you give a facial image and fingerprints at the border, rather than a passport stamp
- ETIAS, a travel authorisation (not a visa), is expected in late 2026 and is not yet required
- Passport valid at least 3 months beyond your departure
Health & Safety
- No vaccinations are legally required for entry from the UK
- Note that the UK GHIC is not valid in Switzerland, so comprehensive travel insurance is essential
- Medical facilities are excellent but expensive for visitors
Currency & Local Notes
- The currency is the Swiss Franc (CHF), not the Euro; cards and contactless are universal
- Switzerland is expensive — budget accordingly
- Tap water is excellent
- Tipping is modest, as service is included
- German, French and Italian are spoken by region