Glacier Express Chur – Brig

The world's slowest express train through the Swiss Alps

On this impressive train journey you will cross 291 bridges and pass through 91 tunnels, along natural landscapes, deep gorges and up to the Oberalp Pass at 2'033 meters.

Chur is famous for its special climate, the homelike atmosphere, the cultural diversity, the natural and recreational areas close to the city, almost unlimited sports and leisure facilities, the attractive centre with the picturesque old town and the mediterranean influences. Brig, the door to the south and the vibrant city in the canton of Valais. Discover the Stockalper Castle, the largest private Swiss building from the 17th century.

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Highlights

The «Grand Canyon of Switzerland» impresses with its diverse and impressive landscape. The Rhine winds for 14 kilometers between Ilanz and Reichenau in its original riverbed, past 350 m high, white cliffs.
The highest point of the journey.
The oldest city in Switzerland. Enjoy a vibrant city life, art and culture.
Visit of the Stockalper Palace.

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Travel programm

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1ˢᵗ day: arrival in Chur

Train journey to Chur, Switzerland's oldest town. The car-free old town with its countless boutiques, galleries, restaurants, cafés and bars is one of the most beautiful in Switzerland. Overnight in Chur.
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2ⁿᵈ day: Glacier Express (4h35) and return journey

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel from Chur to Brig with the Glacier Express. The train journey takes you over bridges, through tunnels and over the Oberalp Pass at 2'033 m. Travel in comfort through the natural beauty of an unspoiled landscape, with ancient, perfumed mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain rivers and mountain valleys, steeped in tradition and centuries-old culture. Brig, at the foot of the Simplon Pass leading to Italy, is famous for its 17th century Stockalper Palace. Individual return journey from Brig.

This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.