What is the prettiest part of the Glacier Express?

The Oberalp Pass is the highest point of the Glacier Express. At a height of 2,033m above sea level, you get possibly the most breathtaking view of the journey. If you're travelling in the winter months, expect the landscape to be topped with stunning snow. It's glorious in any season!



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You can start your trip at either end of this baller journey, or hop on/off at any of the following Glacier Express stops: Brig, Andermatt, Disentis, Chur, Tiefencastel, Filisur and Samedan. If you take the entire journey, you'll be on the train for 8 hours, passing through 91 tunnels and 291 bridges along the way.

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Moritz. You'll pass untouched mountains, green valleys, 91 tunnels, and 291 bridges. The service runs for all seasons with a break between mid-October and mid-December. The best time is spring when you can see flowers in bloom and snow-capped mountains in the background.

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Yes, it is, but you really have to select “Class upgrade for a specific route” - the cheaper options are just for swiss travel system tickets. It's possible to do just a reservation for the Glacier Express and to buy the 1st class upgrade at the counter in Switzerland before travelling.

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(8) You don't have to travel the length of the whole route to experience a ride on The Glacier Express – short section tickets are now available. (9) Booking a minimum of a couple of weeks ahead is highly recommended – many departures sell out completely in advance.

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There is a wheelchair compartment and a toilet suitable for use by disabled persons in the 1st class section of every Glacier Express train.

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You can start your trip at either end of this baller journey, or hop on/off at any of the following Glacier Express stops: Brig, Andermatt, Disentis, Chur, Tiefencastel, Filisur and Samedan. If you take the entire journey, you'll be on the train for 8 hours, passing through 91 tunnels and 291 bridges along the way.

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The Glacier Express is often referred to as the slowest express train in the world, and for good reason. The train takes around eight hours to travel from Zermatt to St. Moritz, covering a distance of 180 miles.

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Tirano is a city in Lombardy, Italy. It has many popular attractions, including Santuario Madonna di Tirano, Bernina Express, Palazzo Salis e museo senza frontiere, making it well worth a visit.

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While the entire length of the Bernina Express is an exceptionally scenic ride through Alpine landscape, there are a few extraordinary highlights along the way. Brusio Viaduct. From the town center of Tirano, Italy, the train quickly starts climbing and within a few minutes, crosses the border into Switzerland.

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