Embark, on an adventure aboard the Bernina Express panoramic train, a feat of engineering showcasing the beauty of Switzerlands landscape. Traveling from Chur to Tirano this train glides through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rhaetian Railway offering awe inspiring views and a rich cultural experience.
The Bernina Express isn’t just a way to get from one place to another; it’s a window, into Europes essence seamlessly linking the southern regions with layers of history, tradition and natural beauty. Experience excitement as you step onto the train knowing that you’re embarking on a journey that will leave lasting memories etched in your heart and mind.
Bernina Express with Land Water Viaduct
On this breathtaking journey, you pass impressive glacier landscapes and travel down to regions with a Mediterranean flair, where palm trees are at home.
Panoramic journey over 196 bridges and through 55 tunnels
The UNESCO World Heritage RhB and untouched Alpine landscapes within your grasp: a trip on the Bernina Express is a travel experience in a class of its own.
The Bernina Express, the Rhaetian Railway’s flagship train, is a rolling legend and one of the most famous trains in the world. On the highest railroad tracks in Europe and the steepest in the world, the Bernina Express takes its guests on a unique journey through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges.
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From the oldest city in Switzerland through wild and romantic gorges, past spectacular engineering structures, up to the eternal ice of the glaciers and back down to the palm trees in Tirano, Italy: no other railroad line crosses the Alps in such a spectacular way.
The modern panoramic coaches offer first-class travel comfort and make the impressive landscapes seem close enough to touch.
Crossing the Alps on the Bernina Express is undoubtedly one of the most impressive train journeys. During the journey, the Bernina Express passes cinematic scenes as it rolls over the 65-metre-high Landwasser Viaduct, a landmark of the Rhaetian Railway and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Passengers experience fascinating sights such as the Montebello curve with views of the imposing Bernina massif, the Morteratsch glacier, the Lej Pitschen, Lej Nair and Lago Bianco lakes, Alp Grüm and the Brusio circular viaduct.
In summer, it is possible to extend the journey by bus from Tirano to Lugano.
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Video Bernina Express: From the glaciers to the palm trees
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Video Luxury first Class Experience in Bernina Express
A masterpiece of railway engineering: the Bernina and Albulaline has been recognised as part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2008….
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