The Green Train of the Alps, which runs the over-a-century-old Sempione and Lötschberg lines with the route Domodossola – Bern, offers breathtaking natural landscapes of the imposing mountains along the way, visits to castles, and the unique villages of the cities. There are many opportunities to stop, explore, and have fun discovering the regions. An adventure made even more accessible and sustainable thanks to the commitment of the BLS railway network in ensuring a journey promoting soft mobility: trains, buses, boats, and hiking trails accessible to everyone are the chosen means to best enjoy the naturalistic and cultural offerings of the territory with total respect for the environment.
The wonderful journey with the Green Train of the Alps begins already on board the train: the large panoramic windows and modern equipment frame a new way of traveling, in a succession of unique panoramas. Domodossola, with its Sacred Mount Calvary, is the starting point for this unforgettable journey through one of the European UNESCO Heritage areas. An adventure that continues through the heart of the Alps, among breathtaking views and paradises for sports and outdoor activities, enriched by connections to visit Valais, the Bernese Oberland, the Jungfrau mountains, Lake Thun, and the Swiss capital, Bern.
Here are two ideas for daily itineraries focusing on cultural and natural offerings aboard the Green Train of the Alps and the boats on Lake Thun.
Immerse yourself in one of the countless cultural experiences you can have in the Swiss federal capital aboard the Green Alpine Train.
- Departure at 7:58 am or 9:58 am from Domodossola with the BLS Green Train daily pass
- Arrival at 10:21 am or 12:21 pm in Bern.
Discover the city of Bern with a pleasant walk in the historic center of the city, declared a UNESCO heritage site
The cultural tour of the city continues with visits to the city’s museums with the Museum Card for 24 hours (28 CHF) or for 48 hours (35 CHF): History Museum with the Einstein exhibition inside; Museum of Communication, Paul Klee Center, Natural History Museum - Return from Bern at 5:39 pm aboard the Green Alpine Train
- Arrival in Domodossola at 7:54 pm
A day discovering the natural offerings of the main locations of the Trenino Verde delle Alpi
- Departure at 7:58h from Domodossola
- Arrival at 9:58h in Thun
- Visit to the town of Thun and the castle
- Departure by boat from the Thun dock at 11:40h to reach the city of Spiez by boat
- Arrival in Spiez at 12:26h and lunch in the bay of Spiez with a view of the castle
- Departure from Spiez by train at 14:12h
- Arrival at Frutigen at 14:23h
- Bus from Frutigen towards Blausee: departure at 14:27h (the bus runs every hour at minute 27, note the bus trip is not included in the daily pass)
- Arrival at Blausee at 14:41h and visit to the nature park
- Bus from Blausee to Kandersteg, departure at 17:41h arrival at 17:54h
- Departure from Kandersteg by train at 18:41h
- Arrival in Domodossola at 19:54h
The two proposed itineraries include two daily trips that can also be combined by staying overnight in the Trenino Verde delle Alpi Region. Specialized agencies (Girod, Girasole, Adrastea) are available to create the ideal package for a trip discovering the region according to visitors’ requests; with overnight stay or with the daily pass valid for two days.
The territory crossed by the Trenino Verde delle Alpi is ideal for a spring break focused on nature and culture for a trip with family, as a couple, with pets, and why not, with a group of friends. The best solution to discover the Trenino Verde delle Alpi region and its unique and timeless places is the BLS Trenino Verde daily pass costing 58 CHF / 59 EUR which allows you to get on and off the train and also on the boats on Lake Thun all day long, thus ensuring the possibility to discover the main attractions such as the trip on Lake Thun.
