From the Matterhorn to the Valposchiavo. For everyone who wants more than just a train ride.

First Chur and the Valposchiavo, then the Bernina and Glacier Express, and finally the Matterhorn in Zermatt. The Valposchiavo: For everyone who wants to do more than just ride the Bernina Express! You’ll become an enthusiastic storyteller. Guaranteed! Swiss luxury panoramic trains. Only the train traveler enjoys relaxed, breathtaking views and legendary vistas; a truly unforgettable journey filled with variety, fascination, and above all, comfort. For everyone who wants to do more than just ride the Bernina Express! No time for Chur? Then you’ve missed out! With a settlement history spanning over 5,000 years, Chur in the Rhine Valley is the oldest city in Switzerland and also the seat of the bishop. High above the old town stands the cathedral. The streets and squares of the restored old town often provide a magnificent backdrop for colorful markets. Numerous boutiques, restaurants, cafés, bars, museums, and galleries create a veritable Mediterranean flair. Which Alpine crossings could be considered the most spectacular, craziest, and unfortunately also the saddest? The craziest and saddest are those of Hannibal and Suvorov. Both Alpine crossings were military campaigns. They aimed to attack the enemy from behind. The most spectacular Alpine crossing of modern times is the train journey over the Bernina Pass. You’re driving me up the wall… no, no, better not… I’d rather take you straight to the palm tree, says the friendly conductor of the little red train. It’s the most beautiful connection between the cool north and the warm south. As we climb to dizzying heights, we reach the summit. Gradients of up to 70 per mille are mastered without a rack railway. The UNESCO World Heritage route takes us up through the Aibuola Valley first to St. Moritz – the place with the “sparkling champagne climate.” But that’s not all. Be a peak conqueror. South of St. Moritz rises a majestic mountain range – the Bernina with its highest peak, the Piz Bernina (4,049 m above sea level). Incidentally, the only four-thousand-meter peak in the Eastern Alps. Alp Grüm, the palpable summit of your train journey, is soon reached. From here, it’s steeply downhill. As the valley opens up and transitions into the unique landscape of the Valtellina, a sense of freedom takes over. Experience the beautiful Poschiavo Valley Protected historic towns and outstanding landscapes await your discovery. With a picturesque village center, narrow streets, and beautiful, well-preserved patrician houses, Poschiavo enchants its guests. Worth seeing are the Palazzo Albrici a la Poste, the Church of San Vittore Mauro, and the villas in the Spanish Quarter. Beautifully nestled between the mountains lies the emerald-green Lake Poschiavo. In less than two hours, you can complete a circular walk (just under 7 km) around the lake without any noticeable change in altitude. This walk takes you along the Bernina Railway on one side and deep into nature on the other. The Brusio spiral viaduct is guaranteed to appear in many travel brochures. Elegantly, the structure winds 360 degrees, extending the route to manage the altitude difference in the narrow Valposchiavo. The final stop of the Bernina Express, the Italian Alpine town of Tirano, has a rich history. Back then, entirely under the rule of the Grisons, the most powerful families demonstrated their wealth with magnificent palazzi. Take a closer look. Because you’re different from the typical 0815 tourists. You have time in Tirano. Most people only see the station square, perhaps grab a pizza or gelato, and then disappear the same way they came – on the Bernina Express. Travel365_logo On the way with the Bernina and Glacier Express The highlight of your journey is certainly the train ride on the Bernina and Glacier Express through the homeland of Heidi and Peter the Goatherd. You’ll enjoy fantastic views of majestic snow-covered mountain peaks, deep gorges, roaring waterfalls, and deep-blue glaciers. The elegant small towns and cozy mountain villages along the way provide a welcome change in the landscape. Behind every curve, new views of the wild and romantic nature await. The tunnels act like flaps in nature. In the panoramic carriage of both trains, you roll up to the clouds, float in paradise-like spheres, and experience moments of pure bliss. The day in Zermatt is all yours. How about a guided village walk, a hike to the Winkelmatten Chapel, an excursion to the Klein Matterhorn or Gornergrat? There’s so much to discover. Whatever you do, it will be exciting and guaranteed to be a memorable day. By the way, the Matterhorn is the most photographed mountain in Switzerland.