291 bridges and viaducts, 91 tunnels, seven valleys – one fantastic experience! The panoramic Glacier Express meanders through a quintessentially Swiss landscape all the way from the Piz Bernina to the Matterhorn. Starting in St. Moritz or Davos, it first snakes along the UNESCO-protected Albula Line to Chur and then, after passing the rugged cliffs of the Rhine Gorge, Switzerland’s very own Grand Canyon, climbs up to the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 m above sea level, catching its first glimpse of Valaisan sunshine at the end of the Furka Tunnel.

Towards the end of the 300-km-long journey, the world’s slowest express train passes through the picturesque Goms Valley with its typical Valaisan-style wooden houses. Once in Zermatt, the huge panorama windows give guests fantastic, unforgettable views of the world-famous Matterhorn.

So whether it is to see the peaks sparkling in the light of summer or buried beneath a thick blanket of snow in winter, whether it is to see the first flowers opening in the spring or the first leaves turning gold in the autumn – the Glacier Express is perfect no matter what time of year it is! We look forward to welcoming you!

Pleasures of the palate

The scenery will not be the only highlight of your trip, however; besides feasting your eyes, you can feast your palate, too. There is a wide range of freshly prepared specialities for you to choose from – all of them served either at your seat (Zermatt–St. Moritz) or in the vintage dining car (Zermatt–Davos), reservations for which are strongly recommended.