Glacier Express Chur – Zermatt (for international guests)
On this impressive train journey you will cross over 291 bridges and pass through 91 tunnels, along untouched landscapes, deep gorges up to the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres above sea level.
Chur is known for its special climate, homeliness, cultural diversity, natural and recreational areas close to the city, almost unlimited sports and leisure opportunities, the attractive centre with its picturesque old town and mediterranean influences. Enjoy Zermatt and the alpine flair at the foot of the Matterhorn.
Highlights
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Rhine Gorge, the Grand Canyon of Switzerland. 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.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. Imposing mountain ranges, rustic valleys and the largest contiguous glaciated area in the Alps. The World Heritage Site is one of the most spectacular high mountain landscapes in the world.
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The oldest city in Switzerland and cultural centre of the canton Graubünden.
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The world-famous car-free holiday resort, at the foot of the pyramid-shaped Matterhorn.
Travel details
Travel programm
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1ˢᵗ day: Arrival in Chur
Arrival in Chur by train. Chur is Switzerland's oldest city, the Alpine town between north and south. The traffic-free old town with more than 500 shops is the largest shopping centre between Zurich and Milan. Or stroll through the cosy farmer's market on Saturday. Here you are guaranteed to find some goodies for your loved ones at home. Overnight in Chur.
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2ⁿᵈ day: Glacier Express Chur – Zermatt (5h30)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you board the Glacier Express which is one of the greatest train journeys in the world. You travel from Chur to Zermatt. A 5½-hour railway journey across bridges and through tunnels and across the Oberalp Pass at 2’033 m. Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuries-old culture. Overnight in Zermatt.
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3ʳᵈ day: Zermatt and return journey
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy Zermatt or take a trip to the Gornergrat. Europe's highest open-air rack railway leads from Zermatt to the Gornergrat. The train crosses impressive bridges, galleries and tunnels. From the summit you have a magnificent panoramic view of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and other snow-capped peaks rising above 4000 metres. If you want to go even higher, you should include the excursion Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in your programme. Individual return journey.
This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.
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Impressions
Services
Included in the price
- Swiss Travel Pass 3 days in 2nd class
- Seat reservation in the Glacier Express
- 1 night in Chur, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 1 night in Zermatt, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast
- 50% discount on most mountain railways, free entry at more than 500 museums
