Glide The Alps in leisure and luxury with the world’s slowest express train aboard The Glacier Express.
Explore the heart of the Swiss Alps with Glacier Express as it takes guests from Zermatt to St. Moritz on a luxury train. Famously dubbed as “The Slowest Express Train In The World,” the Glacier Express is an 8 hour train ride with beautiful panoramic settings for guests to take in all the majestic beauty surrounding the ride.
The legacy of the Glacier Express is rooted in early 20th-century engineering. Where pioneers overcame formidable Alpine terrain to create a masterwork of tunnels and bridges, guaranteeing safe travels while maximalising luxury along the way. This one-of-a-kind network blends seamlessly into the rugged landscape, standing as a testament to over 120 years of technological progress and visionary railway design.
Navigating a spectacular route of bridges and tunnels, the Glacier Express offers the flexibility of overnight stays in various iconic cities along the way. Many guests choose to pause their journey for a day to explore these locales, ensuring an optimal experience of the Swiss Alps and transforming a scenic rail trip into an immersive and unforgettable Alpine odyssey.
Beyond the breathtaking scenery and comfort of the journey, the Glacier Express is also a leader in sustainable travel. Designed to minimise its environmental impact while crossing the Alps, the train allows passengers to experience this iconic route with a lighter footprint while combining its timeless allure with a commitment to preserving the landscapes it traverses.
If guests start from Zermatt, they will begin their journey through the historic hub of Brig that is known for the baroque Stockalper Palace. Then, guests will ascend toward the alpine crossroads of Andermatt, a high-altitude sanctuary for skiers and hikers alike. The route continues through Chur, Switzerland’s oldest city with its charming car-free Old Town, over the soaring Landwasser Viaduct into the picturesque village of Filisur, defined by traditional Graubünden architecture. This glamorous rail odyssey concludes in the high-alpine elegance of St. Moritz, completing a transit that showcases the very best of Swiss heritage and landscape.
To complement the incomparable views, the Glacier Express offers three distinct levels of tiered comfort. While Second Class provides a relaxed and scenic passage, First Class elevates the journey with more spacious seating and expansive panoramic windows.
Along the way, guests are served freshly prepared regional specialities and traditional dishes at their table, paired with fine wines from the cantons of Graubünden and Valais. Before finishing with a flourish, signature digestifs such as Grappa and Williams poured tableside while the train whisks through the Alps.
At the apex of this rail luxury is the Excellence Class, an exclusive coach limited to just 20 passengers complete with a dedicated concierge, guaranteed window seats and a seven-course tasting menu. Guests are also welcomed at the Glacier Bar with an aperitif platter and a glass of champagne, followed by an exclusive five-course menu showcasing Alpine specialities and locally sourced ingredients, freshly prepared in the on-board kitchen. Together, these offerings ensure that the “world’s slowest express train” delivers a journey tailored to every traveller’s preference.
From its engineering marvels and panoramic vistas to its refined dining and tiered comfort, the Glacier Express offers more than a journey. It’s an immersive Alpine experience, where every detail from the carefully crafted menus to the seamless integration of the mountains ensures that this iconic route remains a timeless celebration of Switzerland’s landscape, culture, and railway heritage.
Glacier Express
Bahnhofstrasse 25
7000 Chur, Switzerland
T: (+41) 812886565
IG: @glacierexpress.ch
