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Your Guide to the Bernina Pass Poschiavo Switzerland by Rail

Bernina pass poschiavo switzerland alpine rail journey with a train curving through mountain valleys at sunrise

If you think a perfect Swiss journey involves impossibly red trains carving through snow-dusted Alps, you’re picturing the journey over the Bernina Pass to Poschiavo, Switzerland. This isn’t just one of the world’s most spectacular rail trips; it’s a UNESCO World Heritage site that connects stark alpine landscapes with the quiet, Italian-speaking village of Poschiavo—all […]

The Best Time to Travel to Switzerland for a Low-Impact Trip

Best time to travel to Switzerland for a sustainable Swiss trip, with a laptop on a wooden table overlooking misty alpine valleys as a train winds through the mountains.

Figuring out the best time to travel to Switzerland really comes down to what you want to do. For anyone focused on rail-first journeys and avoiding the crowds, the shoulder seasons are the clear winners. I’m talking about late spring (May-June) and autumn (September-October), when you get a fantastic mix of good weather, lower costs, […]