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Swiss Alps rail tours in particular are an amazing way for you to visit one of the most beautiful countries in Europe - riding the rails between one glamorous city and another while admiring the stunning vistas from your window in between stops.
Switzerland is a melting pot of different cultural influences, including Italian, German and French - indeed, taking a holiday here you may be left feeling as though you have travelled around far more of Europe.
Another great advantage is that there are so many different tours for you to choose from.
Whether you want to take the train through gorgeous views dotted with snow-capped mountains, deep blue lakes, shimmering glaciers and story book villages or you want to head to glamorous cities, including Salzburg and Vienna - the choice is yours.
Best of all, you will be able to simply relax as you journey from place to place, allowing you to enjoy the ride and plan what you want to do when you disembark.
This way, you can pack so much more into your holiday, without having to worry about driving long distances or getting to grips with the road laws overseas.
But just which of the many rail tours in Switzerland should you pick? One place that may sway you is Kandersteg - a popular holiday resort that you are sure to want to make time for.
During the winter, the town - which is located in the Bernese Oberland more than 1,000 metres above sea level - is bustling with winter sports fans due to the quality facilities it boasts.
And it is not only the skiing and snowboarding that people come for, but also the chance to go climbing or even ice fishing.
However, the town is just as worth visiting during the warmer months.
You would be forgiven for thinking the scene that meets you when you disembark has come straight from the pages of Heidi, as the little town is dotted with traditional wooden chalets.
It also boasts many Alpine trails, which are perfect if you want to go hiking or nature-spotting.
The Gastern Valley and Lotschen Pass are certainly well worth visiting, as is the striking Lake Oeschinen at the foot of Bluemlisalp Massif.
Elsewhere, although smaller, the Lake Blauseem may be somewhere you wish to head to.
It is stocked with delicious local trout and surrounded by woodland - you may also spot a few fossilised trees peppered around.
Another picturesque resort you may wish to stop at on your rail journey around Switzerland is Montreux.
It is likely that you have already heard of this cosmopolitan Swiss city on the banks of Lake Geneva due to the world-famous jazz and music festival it holds every year.
Indeed, the city has a strong relationship with music as it is home to Mountain Studios, where some of the industry's biggest recording artists have laid down tracks - including Queen and David Bowie.
However, it is also a popular spot with hikers who come here to admire the gorgeous Alpine vistas and the lake itself.
One of the most beautiful trails can be found at Hauts de Montreux, while if history is a subject of particular interest to you, why not head to Chateau de Chillon? This castle is one of Switzerland's most popular tourist attractions.
But these two resorts are just the start of what Switzerland has to offer - even if you come away feeling you could have spent longer there.
And this is why taking a rail holiday is so unique, as you really cram in as many unforgettable towns, villages, cities and natural wonders as you like.
In addition, because you can simply relax and feel pampered while you are on the train itself, you could still return from your break feeling refreshed, despite seeing and doing so much.
Once your trip is over, it is likely that you will want to journey around even more countries in this way.
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