Operating since 1930, the Glacier Express is considered the “slowest express train in the world” with an average speed of 36 km/h and a journey time of 7 hours and 30 minutes between St. Moritz and Zermatt.
With a total track length of 275 km crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels, the train can reach an altitude of 2,033 m at the Oberalp Pass near Andermatt and has a section of up to 15 km of tunnels, separating Andermatt and Brig.
A complete Glacier train journey from St. Moritz to Zermatt is the only journey where you can admire the magnificent panorama of the Alps from East to West.
St. Moritz
St. Moritz is one of the top 7 ski destinations in Switzerland in 2016. It is one of the oldest and most famous winter sports resorts in the world, having hosted the Winter Olympics twice (1928 and 1948) and Olympic Ski-jumping. There are more than 20 ski resorts here with terrain levels ranging from simple to complex for all types of visitors.
Zermatt
Zermatt is located at the highest point in the Alps, the best skiing and mountain climbing spot in Switzerland. You can only enter this town by tram or electric public bus. To protect the environment, the town strictly prohibits polluting vehicles, the locals mainly walk, ride bicycles, or take the bus. Thanks to that, the air in Zermatt is extremely fresh, with only the scent of nature. Snow-capped mountains, clear streams, quiet space, lovely traditional wooden houses along the mountain slopes... are the wonderful images of Zermatt.
The desire of tourists when coming to Zermatt is to take the train to the top of Gornergrat to see the beauty of the Matterhorn peak from a very high position. In addition, people also want to experience the feeling of going on the highest train in the world. Although the weather is very cold, surrounded by snowy mountains, there is still no shortage of sunlight. All of these combine to create a very special beauty for the scenery here.
Davos
Davos is a town located on the banks of the Landwasser River and part of the Alps, about 1,560 m above sea level. Thanks to its natural ice terrain, Davos has become a mecca for ice skating enthusiasts and a famous resort for the wealthy British and Dutch. Luxury hotels in Davos are always ready to welcome heads of state and rich people from all over the world.
Albula Line
The 62 km Albula Line is considered a masterpiece of railway engineering and routing that has stood the test of time. The RhB company opened the spectacular railway line between Thusis and St. Moritz in 1903, after only five years of construction. The distinctive red Glacier train slowly climbs to a height of 1,000 m thanks to the Solis viaduct, the Landwasser Bridge and the tunnels between Bergün and Preda.
Rhine Gorge
The Rhine Gorge (Ruinauta) between Ilanz and Reichenau is a region of stunning natural beauty, known as the “Grand Canyon of Switzerland”. Here you can see rare birds, white rocks and strange geological formations.
Oberalp Pass
On the Glacier train's journey, Oberalp Pass is the highest point with an altitude of 2,033 m above sea level. Not far from Oberalp is Lake Lai da Tuma, the source of the poetic Rhine River. Oberalp is one of the most beautiful mountain passes in the world, but you can experience driving in the summer, but in the winter you have to go by train.
