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Glacier Express

Also known as the 'Orient Express of the Alps', the Glacier Express is famed for being the slowest 'express' train in the world. Linking Brig with Chur, the train makes its way across literally hundreds of bridges and viaducts, as well as over 90 tunnels, along its route.

One of the highlights of the journey comes when the train climbs the 6,669 foot Oberalp Pass. It uses cogwheels in the steepest places. You can see green valleys, picturesque villages, the high Alpine lake on the Oberalp Pass, and the Matterhorn. The Glacier Express train made its first journey in 1930, with services only suspended from 1943-1946 due to the Second World War. The line only ran seasonally due to the adverse weather conditions, until the completion of the Furka Tunnel in 1982. Since then, it has run year-round excursions.

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Glacier Express All Inclusive
1/Nov
gordon sivyer
5 stars
“Totally amazing loved every minute
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Glacier Express All Inclusive in Winter
18/Mar
Customer
5 stars
“Excellent and well organised tour from beginning to end. Very knowledgeable and supportive guide.
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Glacier Express All Inclusive at New Year
17/Jan
customer
5 stars
“It was a wonderful experience at a very special time of the year.
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Glacier Express All Inclusive at Christmas
14/Jan
William Fyans
4 stars
“Lovely places to see/be in, but too much time pressure and stress during travel. Took days to recover. Better for the young/fit. Everyone was very disappointed as the actual Glacier express we were on, being I believe a special extra train due to demand, offered no buffet or refreshments at all, all the way. Much cynical laughter at the lavish videos.
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