Glacier Express

Glacier Express

The Glacier Express is justifiably one of the most famous train journeys in Europe, and indeed the world.  The word Express is something of a misnomer, as the journey travels at an average of 24 mph and takes seven and a half hours to cover the full 180-mile (290km) route.  If you travel from West to East, the journey begins in Zermatt nestling at the foot of the Matterhorn.  Travel past numerous rivers, valleys, mountains and gorges as well as travelling over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels before crossing over the famous Landwasser viaduct and finally arriving 1775 metres above sea level at the ski resort of St Moritz in the heart of the Graubünden region.  Here, the emphasis is very much on sitting back and enjoying some of the most breath-taking scenery that Switzerland has to offer.  The train carriages have large panoramic windows that ensure none of the scenery is missed, and the train staff offer an in-seat service of lunch, drinks and snacks throughout.  Beyond that, the launch of the new Excellence Class in 2019 offers the opportunity to enjoy this spectacular journey in maximum comfort, with services ranging from a dedicated concierge to a five-course menu with accompanying wines.  With a maximum of 20 passengers per departure, these truly are the most sought-after seats in Switzerland.

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