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SWITZERLAND · TRAINS + LANDSCAPES
SWITZERLAND — GLACIER EXPRESS
Cross the Alps on one of the most famous panoramic trains in the world.
DURATION5 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct / Dec–Mar
EXPERIENCETrains + Landscapes
COUNTRYSwitzerland
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Zermatt → Brig → Andermatt → Chur / St. Moritz
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Glacier Express
2Zermatt
3Oberalp Pass
4Landwasser Viaduct
5St. Moritz
Between Zermatt and St. Moritz, the Glacier Express crosses the Alps through deep valleys, mountain passes and railway engineering works. Oberalp Pass, Rhine Gorge and the Landwasser Viaduct give the crossing an identity that only exists in this Swiss Alpine corridor.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Zermatt
Arrival and start of the trip in Zermatt, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Brig — Identity of Destiny
Time spent on rail routes and historic stations in Brig, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 3
Top Experience Andermatt
Time dedicated to landscapes seen from the train in Andermatt, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 4
Chur / St. Moritz — time to dig deeper
Time dedicated to scenic stretches and cities connected by the rails in Chur / St. Moritz, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and trip profile.
DAY 5
End of the trip
Last hours in Chur / St. Moritz and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Cross the Alps on one of the most famous panoramic trains in the world. The proposal gains depth by connecting Zermatt → Brig → Andermatt → Chur / St. Moritz, with the concept of great landscapes and cities connected by rail journeys that are a central part of the experience. and pace designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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This itinerary is a foundation of inspiration. Pace, sequence, hotels, experiences and number of days can be adjusted to design the trip that makes sense for you.