Pass holders receive a 25-50% discount on Swiss Private Trains

Hello ​@Sarah W 

Thank you for this information. Could you indicate if it is necessary to have an active travel day or not?

My tip:

Avoid the Jungfraujoch. Too expensive to send a selfie from the highest railway station in Europe. Overcrowed subways/undergrounds/metros in big cities are cheaper and stations look like airport terminals. A bad example of mass tourism.

Another tip:

Avoid the Stanserhorn, unless you have a lot of time or the weather is bad. When you arrive at the summit you must make a reservation for the descent and it could take 2-3 hours until free seats are available. 

It’s never necessary to have an active travel day when using one of these discounts. The visit must be during the validity period of the pass.

Jungfraujoch: Agreed.

But honestly, I like the idea behind the reservation system on mount Stanserhorn. I always got a time slot for the ride down which suited well and you don’t need to wait long anymore for the descend. And if not, there is always capacity for the upper section. It’s then an easy walk (~1h) downwards to the village of Stans from the intermediate station (Kaelti).

​@eurocity101 

 It’s then an easy walk (~1h) downwards to the village of Stans from the intermediate station (Kaelti).

Thanks for the precision. I didn’t know that the reservation is only necessary for the funicular. 

It's important to inform about this unusual system. Everyone can then decide whether it's worth visiting this place or not. Many people choose this excursion because it's included with Swiss day passes and GA travelcards.

Interesting to know, thanks. On my trip to Stanserhorn in May 2024 there was seemingly no such system in place then (or they didn't check at all!?).

Jungfraujoch has also implemented mandatory "seat reservations" for the summer season (= extra revenue). Another reason to avoid the tourist trap (though we all suggest that while having been there at least once lol...).

I can recommend Schynige Platte. Of course less busy outside school holidays.

In addition to Schynige Platte, which was my Swiss grandmother's favourite place to visit and where she went on her own until she was more than 80 years old, I really recommend Schilthorn and the 360 degree turning restaurant with the nice view of the Jungfrau region. 

wow

I did travel trough Switzerland, but I have not used the interrail pass for a discount.
Bought a Swiss Travel Pass, wich gave me so much options and even the use of boats.
I can understand that a Swiss Travel Pass is expensive and using the discount from the Interrail is very nice too.

Would absolutly recommend Rigi Kulm!
Not overcrowded, amazing vieuws and you can make a roundtrip.

1. Start in Zurich
2. Take the train to Arth-Goldau
3. Take the Rigi Bahn to Rigi Kulm
4. Be amazed by the views
5. Go down with another train to Vitznau
6. Take the boat to Lucerne 
7. Enjoy Lucerne
8. Take the train back to Zurich