Glacier Express St. Moritz – Zermatt (for international guests)

The world's slowest express train through the Swiss Alps, with highlights from the beginning to the end.

One of the classics and one of the most varied rail journeys is a train ride on the Glacier Express, which is a must see. Get on board of the «slowest express train in the world» and start an unforgettable journey between Zermatt and St. Moritz. The journey takes you over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, along untouched landscapes, deep gorges and up to the Oberalp Pass. A unique experience all day long.

Treat yourself with a little luxury in St. Moritz or make an excursion to the Diavolezza. In Zermatt you can enjoy the romanticism of the mountains and the breathtaking view of the Matterhorn.

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Highlights

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina landscape. The Albula/Bernina railroad line is considered one of the most spectacular routes in the world. The actual World Heritage route runs from Thusis to Tirano over 122 kilometers across 196 bridges and through 55 tunnels.
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.
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.
The birthplace of the alpine winter holidays, impresses with style, elegance and class.
The world-famous car-free holiday resort at the foot of the pyramid-shaped Matterhorn.

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Travel programm

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1ˢᵗ day: Arrival in St. Moritz

Arrival in St. Moritz by train. Time at leisure for optional sightseeing and excursions. Overnight in St. Moritz.
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2ⁿᵈ day: Glacier Express St. Moritz – Zermatt (8h30)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you board the legendary Glacier Express for an impressive journey through the Swiss Alps, from St. Moritz to Zermatt: a spectacular 8-hour journey in which the train crosses 291 bridges, 91 tunnels and climbs to 2'033 m at the Oberalp Pass. All along the way, the great spectacle of nature alternates between snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, waterfalls and forests, lush meadows and picturesque villages. 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.