Fred. Holidays, Switzerland Tourism and Travel Switzerland has launched a 2026 Switzerland Rail Holidays brochure that showcases the country as a year-round destination, with a focus on the Swiss Travel Pass and the reliable and eco-friendly public transport system.
*All details correct at time of publish (10 February 2026)
This new brochure comes on the back of a 63% year-on-year increase in Swiss holidays for Fred. Holidays, with 89% of these bookings coming through the trade.
Featuring eight new tours, some of which are exclusive to Fred. Holidays, the brochure includes core, classic Switzerland products such as the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express, complemented by interesting alternatives that are still special but offer something a little different, such as the Gotthard Panorama Express, GoldenPass and the Centovalli Railway.
The brochure also has an expanded city break offering that showcases cities such as Zurich and Basel that are easy to access by air and rail, and can be used as a base from which to explore further afield with a Swiss Travel Pass.
The new tours, which were created to offer more exciting and unusual regions and experiences such as the Valais, the Mont Blanc Express and the four countries region around Bodensee, include:
Swiss Glaciers, Vineyards & The Mont Blanc Express: A seven-night trip including return flights from the UK to Geneva; rail from Geneva airport to Martigny. Daily departures between June and October 2026 with prices from £2,199 per person (based on 3rd October 2026 departure).
5* Saas-Fee & The Metro Alpin: A four-night trip including return flights from the UK to Zurich; return rail from Zurich Airport to Visp; return bus from Visp to Saas-Fee. Daily departures year-round with prices from £1,299 per person (based on 27th September 2026 departure).
Magical Lucerne in Winter: A six-night trip taking in not only the Christmas markets but also the Lilu Light Festival in January or Fasnacht Festival in February. Includes return flights from the UK to Zurich; return rail from Zurich Airport to Lucerne. Daily Departures between November and March with prices from £1,399 per person (based on 7th March 2026 departure).
Lake Constance & St Gallen: A seven-night trip taking in four countries – Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Liechtenstein. Includes return flights from the UK to Zurich; rail travel to and from Zurich airport. Dates available on request with prices from £1,249 per person (based on 12th October 2026 departure).
Bern & Locarno via The Centovalli Railway: A five-night two-centre no-fly holiday. Dates available on request with prices from £1,199 per person (based on 5th October 2026 departure).
Explore from Zurich with a Swiss Travel Pass: a three-night short break that includes return flights from the UK; a four-day Swiss Travel Pass that offers unlimited travel in Switzerland by train, bus and boat as well as up to 50% discount on most mountain railways. Dates available on request with prices from £999 per person (based on 3rd October 2026 departure).
Explore from Basel with a Swiss Travel Pass: a three-night short break that includes return flights from the UK; a four-day Swiss Travel Pass that offers unlimited travel in Switzerland by train, bus and boat as well as up to 50% discount on most mountain railways. Dates available on request with prices from £949 per person (based on 3rd October 2026 departure).
Landwasser World Extension: a two-night extension taking in Landwasser World; return public transport from Davos to the Landwasser area; viaduct shuttle; nostalgic train ride; and entry to the Albula Railway Museum. Daily departures between May and October with prices from £375 per person.
Sally Barlow, Rail Product Manager for Fred. Holidays, comments: “We’ve worked closely with our partners to put together a fantastic selection of rail holidays that will appeal to all types of travellers, whether this is their first or fifth visit.
“With a great mix of perennial favourites and lesser-known destinations and rail routes, the brochure showcases the very best of Switzerland in all four seasons, and I’m confident that it will appeal to both agents and consumers.”
On the back of the brochure launch, Fred. Holidays will be hosting seven agents on its first-ever fam trip on Switzerland’s Bernina Express in March next year.
The new brochure is being distributed to 400 strategic partners and business development managers will be visiting agents in their regions to hand-deliver further copies.
A digital version, along with additional sales assets, is also accessible via the Agent Portal at www.agentfred.co.uk.
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