Just over a year ago, I started Hello Switzerland Tours because I'm a storyteller who loves the views from Swiss trains, and because I've always believed traveling is better with a friend who knows where they're going.

Hi, it's me. I'm that friend in Switzerland.

And I'm thrilled to share that Hello Switzerland Tours has won LUXLife Magazine's award for Best Private Rail Tour Provider 2026, Switzerland.

A Year of Chasing Views and Telling Stories

When I started this business, I had a love for the Alps, a knack for finding the story behind every viewpoint, and a strong sense of how I wanted to run things: personally, honestly, and with a lot of heart. I'm the one who plans every route, and I'm the one who shows up to guide it. There's no call center, no rotating cast of guides, just me and the guests I get to share this country with.

That's why this recognition means so much. It's not an award for a big operation. It's an award for a one-person business that decided to do things a little differently, and it turns out that's exactly what people are looking for.

Why This Award Means So Much

My personal values have always played a major role in my professional life, and now that I'm my own boss, I get to run my business around them: authenticity, storytelling, sustainability, flexibility, and most importantly, fun. And it seems to be working.

In practice, that looks like fully private, customizable rail journeys instead of one-size-fits-all itineraries. It looks like insider routes that highlight the hidden corners of Switzerland, not just the Instagram shots (but those, too). It looks like sticking to rail-first travel, supporting independent restaurants and local shops along the way, and keeping every route walkable and low-impact. Most of all, it looks like guests telling me the day felt less like a tour and more like exploring the country with a friend who happens to know all the best spots.

Ready to see Switzerland the way it's meant to be seen? Get in touch to plan your private rail journey.