Riding the Glacier Express: Switzerland’s Most Iconic Slow Scenic Train
Known as the "world's slowest express train," the Glacier Express connects two of Switzerland's premier mountain resorts: Zermatt (home of the Matterhorn) and St. Moritz.
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Train Journey Stats & Highlights
- Duration: 8 hours across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels.
- Oberalp Pass: Reaches a peak altitude of 2,033 meters (6,670 feet).
- Landwasser Viaduct: The famous curved 65-meter-high stone arch viaduct plunging straight into a mountain tunnel cliff face.
- Panoramic Glass Windows: Offers unobstructed views of snow-capped glaciers, deep gorges, and wooden chalet hamlets.
