--- title: "Europe's Most scenic railways: Private Experience, Switzerland & Central Europe | Avellera" url: https://avellera.com/experiences/europe-s-most-scenic-railways/ description: "First and Excellence Class on the great alpine lines. Luggage handled door to door in Switzerland, and private station pick-ups with baggage support right across Central Europe." language: en --- # Europe's Most scenic railways Europe · By Rail · All year In short Europe's Most scenic railways means First and Excellence Class on the great alpine lines, luggage handled door to door in Switzerland, and private station pick-ups with baggage support across Central Europe. It is available all year, and Avellera arranges it as part of a tailor-made journey through Switzerland and Central Europe. By Clemens & Kamilla Sengwein-Réti, Co-Founders First and Excellence Class on the great alpine lines. Luggage handled door to door in Switzerland, and private station pick-ups with baggage support right across Central Europe. [Add it to my trip idea](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=32) Book a call **Where**: Switzerland & Central Europe **When**: All year **Collection**: By Air, Rail & Road **How**: Private, arranged by Avellera as part of your tailor-made journey Good to know ## Frequently asked questions ### What are the most scenic train rides in the Alps? The great alpine lines include Switzerland's Glacier Express and Bernina Express, and Avellera's Europe's Most scenic railways puts you on them in First or Excellence Class. Luggage is handled door to door in Switzerland, so you travel with only a day bag. Avellera builds the rail days into a tailor-made journey through Switzerland and Central Europe. ### Do you have to carry your own luggage on trains in Switzerland? Not with Europe's Most scenic railways. Avellera arranges luggage handling door to door in Switzerland, so your bags travel separately from hotel to hotel. Elsewhere in Central Europe, private station pick-ups with baggage support meet you at the platform. The service is available all year as part of a tailor-made Avellera journey. ### How do I add scenic train journeys to a trip to Switzerland and Austria? Tell Avellera your travel dates and wishes, and the Vienna team builds Europe's Most scenic railways into a private, tailor-made journey through Switzerland and Central Europe, together with hotels, transfers and guides. Panoramic seats sell out early, so plan ahead. Planning is free, and the online planner on avellera.com returns a personal trip idea and PDF right away. Journeys with this experience ## Where it fits best Switzerland ### The best of Switzerland Lucerne 2 · Interlaken 3 · Zermatt 2 · Zurich 1 - Jungfraujoch, the Top of Europe - A private VIP gondola facing the Matterhorn - The Glacier Express in first class **Best time**: Jun to Sep, Dec to Mar **Getting around**: Swiss Travel Pass in first class, luggage forwarding **9 days** · 8 nights from **US$ 6,300** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/best-of-switzerland/ Alpine rail ### Austria & Switzerland by rail Vienna 3 · Salzburg 2 · Innsbruck 2 · St. Moritz 2 · Zermatt 2 - Bernina Express over the viaducts - Glacier Express in panorama class - Sunrise facing the Matterhorn **Best time**: Jun to Sep **Getting around**: Railjet, Swiss panorama trains, private transfers **12 days** · 11 nights from **US$ 8,400** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/austria-switzerland-rail/ Austria ### The best of Austria Vienna 4 · Salzburg 3 · Hallstatt 2 · Wachau 1 - A palace concert just for you - Lake Hallstatt by electric boat, before the crowds - Wachau cellars with a winemaker **Best time**: May to Oct, December **Getting around**: Railjet first class and private transfers **11 days** · 10 nights from **US$ 6,600** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/best-of-austria/ [All 21 journeys](https://avellera.com/journeys/) By Air, Rail & Road ## More signature experiences 33 Central Europe · Chartered ### [A Private Train yours alone](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-private-train-yours-alone/) An imperial-era carriage chartered for your party, with the dining car set and the route your own. It leaves when you do, and stops where you decide. **Season**: All year **Base**: Austria & Central Europe [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-private-train-yours-alone/) 34 The Alps · By Air ### [A Private Jet when it matters](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-private-jet-when-it-matters/) Charter between destinations or straight to the trip, arranged with our aviation partner. The Alps from above on the way in, and no airport queue at either end. **Season**: All year **Base**: Europe-wide [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-private-jet-when-it-matters/) 35 Germany · At Speed ### [A Porsche and no speed limit](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-porsche-and-no-speed-limit/) A Porsche for your days in Germany, and a booked session on the Nürburgring if you want the real thing. Otherwise just the autobahn, and a stretch with no number on the sign. **Season**: March to November **Base**: Germany [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-porsche-and-no-speed-limit/) [All 36 experiences](https://avellera.com/experiences/) Get in touch ## Make it part of your journey [Start planning · 3 minutes · free **Create my trip idea** With this experience, right away.](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=32) 30 minutes · video or phone **Book a call** Talk to Clemens in Vienna.