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The Swiss Glacier Express
Famous for its dramatic alpine vistas, engineering marvels, and the title of "the slowest express train in the world," the Glacier Express is more than a commute - it is an eight-hour immersion into the heart of the Swiss Alps.

As part of this journey, you will travel between the glamorous mountain resorts of St. Moritz and Zermatt, crossing the spine of Switzerland in a single, seamless day of luxury.

Learn more about this legendary rail route and its breathtaking highlights below...

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Traverse the Landwasser Viaduct

Prepare for the most photographed moment of the journey as the train approaches the spectacular Landwasser Viaduct in the heart of the Graubünden region.

This architectural marvel consists of six soaring limestone arches that curve gracefully 65 metres above the valley floor. As the train glides across the narrow tracks, it appears to vanish directly into a vertical cliff face via the Landwasser Tunnel.

Through the massive panoramic windows, you’ll experience the thrill of being suspended in mid-air, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Albula Line. It is a breathtaking display of 19th-century engineering that has earned this stretch of track a prestigious place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Conquer the Oberalp Pass

Ascend to the literal high point of the adventure as the train climbs toward the Oberalp Pass, reaching a staggering 2,033 metres above sea level.

Using a specialised rack-and-pinion system to grip the steep gradients, the Glacier Express leaves the lush valleys behind for a high-alpine wilderness. At the summit, you will find a starkly beautiful landscape where the air is crisp and the source of the Rhine River trickles from a nearby glacier.

Whether the pass is buried under metres of sparkling winter snow or carpeted in vibrant summer wildflowers, the view from the top offers a profound sense of isolation and grandeur that can only be found in the deep Alps.

Explore the "Swiss Grand Canyon"

Long before the train reaches the high peaks, it carves a path through the Ruinaulta, also known as the Rhine Gorge.

Often referred to as the Swiss Grand Canyon, this dramatic landscape was formed 10,000 years ago by a massive rockslide. The Result is a landscape of towering white limestone cliffs that drop sharply into the turquoise waters of the Rhine River.

Because there are no roads through the heart of the gorge, the Glacier Express offers an exclusive view of this hidden wilderness. Keep your camera ready for the contrast between the pale, jagged rock formations and the deep green of the surrounding pine forests.