St. MoritzStory N° 185
Glacier Express Alpine Crossing
Cross the wild heart of Switzerland from St. Moritz to Zermatt aboard the slow, panoramic Glacier Express.
The itinerary.
4 days · 12 stops
Friday
Day One
Begin in glamorous St. Moritz, the alpine resort where the journey starts.
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Lake St. Moritz
A mirror-like alpine lake ringed by peaks, with a lakeside promenade for a free-spirited first afternoon.
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Segantini Museum
A domed museum dedicated to painter Giovanni Segantini and his luminous Engadine landscapes.
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Hauser's Terrace
A relaxed café-restaurant in the village centre for Engadine specialities and people-watching.
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Hotel
Hotel Hauser St. Moritz booking.com
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Getting around
- Arriving by Rhaetian Railway to St. Moritz through the Engadine valley
Saturday
Day Two
Board the Glacier Express for the most scenic leg across viaducts and gorges to Andermatt.
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Glacier Express
The legendary panoramic train, the 'slowest express in the world', winding through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges.
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Landwasser Viaduct
A soaring curved limestone viaduct that sweeps straight into a tunnel cut from a cliff face.
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Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta)
The 'Swiss Grand Canyon', where white cliffs plunge to the young Rhine river below the tracks.
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Hotel
The River House Boutique Hotel Andermatt booking.com
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Getting around
- Glacier Express panoramic train from St. Moritz to Andermatt
Sunday
Day Three
Pause in mountain-pass village Andermatt before the final stretch over the Oberalp.
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Oberalp Pass
The line's high point at 2,033m, source region of the Rhine and a wide-open alpine landscape.
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Schöllenen Gorge
A dramatic granite gorge with the legendary Devil's Bridge spanning the roaring Reuss.
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Restaurant Gasthaus zum Sternen
A traditional Andermatt inn serving regional Uri dishes after a day in the mountains.
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Hotel
The River House Boutique Hotel Andermatt booking.com
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Getting around
- Day trips by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn over the Oberalp Pass; local walks
Monday
Day Four
Complete the crossing to car-free Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn.
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Matter Valley Railway
The final descent through the Mattertal, climbing toward Zermatt with the Matterhorn ahead.
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Gornerschlucht
A narrow wooden walkway through the Gorner Gorge's polished serpentine rock.
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Bahnhofplatz Zermatt
Step off the train into the car-free village, journey complete beneath the iconic peak.
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Hotel
Hotel Bella Vista Zermatt booking.com
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Getting around
- Final Glacier Express / MGB leg arriving in Zermatt
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Glacier Express Alpine Crossing?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Monday and covers 12 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Glacier Express Alpine Crossing cost?
Premium — €300–600 per day per person, premium lodging included.
Where do you stay during Glacier Express Alpine Crossing?
Hotel Hauser St. Moritz is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Glacier Express Alpine Crossing itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 12 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in St. Moritz.
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