Oct 31, 2023 · This wonderful train ride through the Swiss Alps will take you from snow-dusted mountains and terraced vineyards to rocky gorges and turquoise rivers. This is definitely a bucket list trip that comes with a hefty price tag, but if you want to treat yourself to one of the best train trips in Switzerland, this is it.

Dec 29, 2024 · My suggestions for scenic rail journeys in the Swiss Alps: the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass and more. Plus: insider tips for lesser-known scenic routes!

Nov 11, 2024 · If you’re looking for the ultimate Swiss Alps adventure, join us on one of our most popular scenic tours through Switzerland, featuring all three of these iconic railways: the Glacier Express, the Bernina Express, and the famous Gornergrat rack railway, Europe’s highest open-air …

The journey in what has been dubbed the world’s slowest express train takes travellers across the Alps within roughly eight hours, passing through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges. The Glacier Express offers a journey for the senses – from Engadine right to the Matterhorn.

Feb 11, 2024 · There is no doubt which route comes first in this list - the Glacier Express. This classic, alpine railway journey traverses most of the Swiss alps, from the swish mountain town of St Moritz in the Engadin, to the famous car-free resort of …

Jan 10, 2025 · The Glacier Express is the most famous scenic train across the Swiss Alps, between Zermatt and St. Moritz. Check our must-read info about the route, tickets, reservations, discounts, and more.

Oct 3, 2024 · You’ll first take a regular train from Zurich to St. Gallen. Then change to the Voralpen-Express for a scenic ride across the pre-Alps to Lucerne. Finally, you will take the GoldenPass route to Interlaken Ost. The whole trip will take nearly a bit under 6 hours.

Dec 19, 2024 · In this post, I’ll introduce you to the five most scenic and popular train rides in Switzerland. Mountain railways excluded. (You can find a selection of spectacular mountain railways in Switzerland here, if you're interested.) 1. The Golden Pass Line. 2. Glacier Express. 3. Bernina Express. 4. Voralpen Express. 5. Gotthard Panorama Express. 1.

Jun 26, 2016 · Explore the Alps in First Class Rail via the Legendary Mountain Railways of Switzerland. We rate this trip as easy to slightly moderate because this is an ACTIVE tour. You should be capable of walking 1-2 miles per day and at least 1/2 mile in one stretch (about 1500 steps and maybe uphill).

Mar 21, 2021 · Dreaming of a train ride through stunning green landscapes and snow-capped mountain peaks? Join us for an evening watching some of the most picturesque train journeys through the Swiss, German, Italian, and the Austrian Alps. The Pilatus Railway runs from Alpnachstad at Lake Alpnach to its terminus near the Esel peak of the Pilatus mountain.