Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland combines a total of eight routes. The approximately 1,280-kilometre adventure tour connects various sights in Switzerland and brings public transport to life all year round. Travellers can find information here about the eastern Swiss section of the route from Zurich via Schaffhausen to St. Gallen.
Along the Rhine and Untersee
From Zurich, the railway travels over the Rhine Falls to the fortified town of Schaffhausen. It passes the pretty little town of Stein am Rhein and continues along the idyllic Untersee. The wonderful view as far as the island of Reichenau and the deep blue water will delight every rail traveller. Alternatively, the route can also be travelled by water on a boat operated by the Schweizerische Schiffahrtsgesellschaft Untersee und Rhein.
From Kreuzlingen to St. Gallen
On the stretch between Kreuzlingen and St. Gallen, the railway line runs alongside the water. The view sweeps across the expanse of Lake Constance as far as the Alpstein. If you wish, you can also hire a bike or e-bike from Rent a Bike in Kreuzlingen and cover part of the route on a bike. The family-friendly cycle path is easy to master. Kreuzlingen is also a wonderful starting point in all directions for a Lake Constance boat trip, water adventures, a wealth of family activities and a cultural programme.
«Lake Constance: the third largest lake in Central Europe.»
Stopover in the harbour town of Romanshorn
The light lake breeze conjures up a very special ambience in Romanshorn. A variety of attractions, such as the experienceable car museum or the Locorama, invite you to make a varied stop in the harbour town. And on the terrace of the harbour restaurant, the food tastes even better thanks to the wonderful view.
Mini museum in Romanshorn
The «Lake Constance container» also invites you to make a stop in Romanshorn. Probably the most beautiful mini museum in Switzerland is dedicated to the transport history of the Lake Constance region. The highlight of the converted freight container is a three-dimensional Lake Constance luminaire with peepholes and a walk-on staircase to the container roof. The view of the historic harbour area of Romanshorn is particularly beautiful from here. You can also hear exciting facts about Switzerland's largest harbour on the harbour tour.
Eight routes across Switzerland
The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland combines a total of eight different routes. The highlights of Swiss public transport can be experienced all year round on around 1,280 kilometers. Travelers can start at any point along the route - there is no defined direction or duration. The stage from Zurich through Thurgau to St. Gallen is 133 km long and can be completed in three hours without stops.
Grand Tour of Switzerland
Would you prefer to discover Switzerland's most impressive experiences by car or motorcycle rather than by public transport? Then the Grand Tour of Switzerland is just the thing for you. The touring route meanders 1,600 kilometers through the most beautiful areas of Switzerland. Over 75 kilometers of the route lead through Thurgau, where magnificent views over Lake Constance open up again and again.
Discover Thurgau
