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Zermatt

Switzerland

Interlaken

Switzerland

Innsbruck

Austria

• Nordkette Cable Car

  From city centre to 2,300m Alpine panoramas in 20 minutes

• Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl)

  Ornate Gothic balcony in the old town, symbol of Innsbruck

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More about Innsbruck

Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol, is uniquely situated where city meets mountains—Alpine peaks rise directly from the edge of the medieval old town. Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof is a key junction on the trans-Alpine rail corridor, with Railjet services to Vienna, Salzburg, and Munich, EC trains to Italy via the Brenner Pass, and connections to Zürich and southern Germany.

Venice

Italy

• St. Mark's Basilica

  Stunning Byzantine cathedral with golden mosaics and a museum terrace

• Doge's Palace

  Gothic masterpiece of Venetian governance with Bridge of Sighs

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More about Venice

Venice, the floating city, is one of the world's most extraordinary destinations. Venezia Santa Lucia station sits directly on the Grand Canal—step off the train and you're immediately in this car-free labyrinth of canals, bridges, and palaces. High-speed Frecciarossa trains connect to Milan (2.5 hours), Florence (2 hours), Rome (3.5 hours), and Bologna.

Vienna

Austria

• Schönbrunn Palace

  Habsburg imperial summer residence with stunning gardens

• St. Stephen's Cathedral

  Gothic masterpiece in the heart of Vienna

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More about Vienna

Vienna, the imperial capital of Austria, welcomes rail travelers at Wien Hauptbahnhof, a modern architectural landmark that opened in 2014 and serves as the city's central hub for international and domestic trains. From here, you're just a short metro or tram ride from the historic Innere Stadt, where the magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace anchor a UNESCO World Heritage-listed old town.

Salzburg

Austria

• Hohensalzburg Fortress

  Imposing hilltop castle with panoramic views, reached by funicular

• Mozart's Birthplace

  Museum in the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on Getreidegasse

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More about Salzburg

Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, is a baroque jewel set against a dramatic Alpine backdrop. Salzburg Hauptbahnhof connects to Munich (1.5 hours), Vienna (2.5 hours by Railjet), Innsbruck, and Zürich, making it a natural stop on trans-Alpine rail routes.

Zürich

Switzerland

• Zürich Hauptbahnhof (HB)

  Magnificent 19th-century station and hub of Switzerland's famed rail network

• Old Town (Altstadt)

  Medieval quarter with guild houses, churches, and riverside cafés along the Limmat

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More about Zürich

Zürich, Switzerland's largest city, is a refined metropolis where medieval charm meets contemporary sophistication. Zürich Hauptbahnhof (HB), one of Europe's busiest railway stations, is the beating heart of Switzerland's legendary rail network. From here, SBB trains fan out across the country with clockwork precision—reaching Bern in under an hour, Lucerne in 45 minutes, and connecting to scenic routes like the Glacier Express and Bernina Express.