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Glacier Express Zermatt – Chur

The world's slowest express train through the Swiss Alps, with highlights from the beginning to the end.
  • Glacier Express
  • 2 days / 1 night

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

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Travel itinerary

Travel details

Travel programm

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    Arrival in Zermatt by train. Enjoy today in Zermatt or make an excursion to the Gornergrat. From Zermatt, Europe's highest open-air cog railway leads 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 peaks covered with snow, rising above 4'000 m. If you want to go even higher, you should include the excursion Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in your program. Overnight in Zermatt.

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    Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel on the Glacier Express, one of the most important and impressive train journeys in the world. A 5h30 train trip 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. Or walk around the charming farmers' market on Saturday. Here you are guaranteed to find some treats for your loved ones at home. Individual return journey from Chur.

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Included in the price

  • Train journey in 2nd class, Half Fare Travelcard basis
  • Seat reservation in the Glacier Express
  • 1 night in Zermatt, 3* hotel, standard double room with breakfast

Dates of Travel

7.12.24-11.10.25

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