William Tell Express

Experience some of Switzerland’s most legendary sights and stories

Like the legendary William Tell, this trip really hits the mark for travelers in search of breathtaking scenery and truly fun travel through Switzerland via both land and water. Travelers who board the William Tell Express will enjoy a leisurely, gourmet lunch as they begin their journey with a three-hour boat cruise on Lake Lucerne. The journey also may be done in the reverse direction.

The boat ride is followed by a panoramic train trip that begins at Fluelen, winds its way through the impressive Reuss Valley, and ultimately climbs through St. Gotthard range and through the Gotthard railway tunnel—a civil engineering marvel. After exiting the tunnel, passengers arrive in Ticino, and then travel through charming, pretty villages on the way to Bellinzona. From there, passengers can opt to travel to Locarno or Lugano. The William Tell Express operates from May through mid-October. Reservations are required.