Glacier Express Zermatt – Chur

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

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.

Enjoy Zermatt and the alpine atmosphere at the foot of the Matterhorn.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.

Highlights

The highest point of the journey.
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.
Be fascinated by the unique Zermatt mountain world.
The oldest city in Switzerland. Enjoy a vibrant city life, art and culture.

Travel itinerary

Travel details

Travel programm

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1ˢᵗ day: arrival in Zermatt

Arrival in Zermatt by train. Enjoy the day in Zermatt or make a trip to the Gornergrat. Europe's highest open-air cog railway takes you from Zermatt to the Gornergrat. On the summit you will have a superb panoramic view of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and many other snow-capped peaks rising to above 4'000 m. If you want to go even higher, you should include the excursion Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in your programme. Overnight in Zermatt.
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2ⁿᵈ day: Glacier Express (5h30) and return journey

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel from Zermatt to Chur 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. Chur is the oldest town in Switzerland, 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. Individual return journey from Chur.

This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.