It is called the most beautiful link between the cool North and the warm South. This view was shared by UNESCO in 2008, when it designated the Bernina-Express between Thusis and Tirano as a World Heritage Site – the third train route in the world to receive this honor.
The Bernina-Express passes through 55 tunnels, crosses 196 bridges and overcomes gradients of up to 70 pro mille without cogwheel drive. The train carries travelers from Chur, Switzerland's oldest city, into the stark mountain world above the fog line and past the Morteratsch Glacier. It then travels southward, right into the charming ambience of Veltin.
Seat reservations are mandatory and available at any train station in Switzerland and at most Swiss Travel System sales points abroad. Be sure to have valid entry documents for Italy since you will leave and re-enter Switzerland.
Bernina Express observation car on the circular viaduct at Brusio
Cars of the Rhaetische Bahn near the Morteratsch station of the Bernina Railway
2 Comments
irene
we are going to be staying in brig for 2 days.would it be possible to go to chur and then do the bernina express and back to brig without an overnight stay.we have a swiss pass
Sunday, Jan 29, 2012 9:19 PM
Agnes
Hi, We will travel in 1wk of Dec by Swiss pass at stay at Lucerne, If want to take Bernina express any suggestion? Thanks.
Friday, Sep 23, 2011 10:09 AM