The Glacier Express provides views through its windows showcasing the stunning Rhine Gorge, Oberalp Pass and Matterhorn. This luxurious journey blends comfort, with the splendor of nature creating moments that linger in your memory for years to come.
Our tip: Glacier Express Excellence Class: Upgrade to the Glacier Express Excellence Class for an experience. This premium section features seats, with windows, personalized concierge service and gourmet menus highlighting local flavors. Don’t miss out on the Glacier Bar onboard adding a touch of magic to your unforgettable trip.
From St. Moritz to the Matterhorn: highlights of the Glacier Express route
Traveling on the Glacier Express, from St. Moritz to Zermatt through the Swiss Alps is truly remarkable leaving a lasting impression and providing moments along the way. In St. Moritz you get a glimpse of the lifestyle of the wealthy and renowned while in Zermatt, the majestic Matterhorn, one of the worlds photographed mountains leaves a lasting impact.
Glacier Express Zermatt – St. Moritz
Panoramic journey over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels
Oberalp Pass
The “slowest express train in the world” takes you from Zermatt to St. Moritz in around eight hours. The scenic route includes crossing 291 bridges and passing through 91 tunnels offering views of landscapes and deep ravines before reaching the Oberalp Pass at an elevation of 2033 meters. This journey provides a way to travel from Valais to the Engadin region.
Glacier Express: “Slowest Express Train in the World”
Starting from St. Moritz the train meanders its way, through the Albula Valley. The journey guides you through the Rhine Gorge also famously known as the “Grand Canyon of Switzerland”.
Upon reaching the Oberalp Pass, which signifies the point of the journey at 2033 meters, above sea level an awe inspiring vista greets you.
Descending through Andermatt and Fiesch in the Goms region you gradually approach your destination. Before long the magnificent sight of the Matterhorn unfolds before your eyes.
Alpine highlights: Rhine Gorge, Oberalp Pass and Albula route on the Glacier Express
- Zermatt with a view of the Matterhorn
- Panoramic trip through the Rhine Gorge
- Oberalp Pass at 2,033 m
- Ride on the Albula line
- Engadine lake landscape and St. Moritz
Glacier Express
The Glacier Express offers a journey for the senses, from the Engadin to the Matterhorn. On its relaxed journey from glittering St. Moritz to no less glamorous Zermatt, the Glacier Express delights passengers with scenic attractions and technical masterpieces. With its roof-high panoramic windows, the Glacier Express offers a clear view of unique landscapes.
First Class
In 1st class, the Glacier Express offers 36 comfortable seats (12 x 3-seater compartment, center-aisle carriage) with table, air conditioning and information channel.
Comfortable, air-suspended seats and an elegant design allow you to enjoy the journey in comfort. Route information is provided in 6 languages via headphones.
The Glacier Express trains run from mid-December to the end of October according to the winter or summer timetable (no travel when there is a risk of avalanches). Seat reservations are compulsory for the Glacier Express and must be paid for in full (except for children under the age of 6, who are not entitled to a seat).
3-course menu with wine accompaniment
To make your travel experience complete, you have the option of ordering either the delicious 3-course menu or a daily special. Because traveling whets the appetite, and on the “slowest express train in the world” everything is thought of.
The delicious regional dishes are freshly prepared in the train kitchen and served directly to your seat. A variety of drinks, served either in the panorama bar or from the service car directly at your seat, rounds off the Glacier Express experience.
To keep the memory of your journey alive, you can order small souvenirs such as the original Glacier Express slanted glass directly on the train.
Video Glacier Express luxury train in the Swiss Alps
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