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Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Bern

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Overview

Embark on an extraordinary one-day journey from Bern as you board the iconic Glacier Express panoramic train, traveling from Chur to Brig. With a private tour guide by your side, immerse yourself in the breathtaking Alpine scenery while relishing a gourmet lunch on board. This exclusive experience seamlessly combines luxury train travel, culinary indulgence, and the personalized touch of a knowledgeable guide, ensuring an unforgettable adventure through Switzerland's majestic landscapes

What's Included

  • Travel on scheduled train from Bern to Brig (1 hour) in 2nd class
  • 3-course lunch served at your seat (vegetarian option available)
  • All taxes and fees
  • Drinks
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Bahnhofpl. 10A
3011 Bern, Switzerland

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Lake Zurich (pass by)

The elongated, slightly curved shape of Lake Zurich resembles a banana. The lake is around 28 kilometers long from Rapperswil to Zurich
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Walensee (pass by)

The Walensee is a lake in the eastern Prealps in Switzerland and is located in the cantons of St. Gallen and Glarus.
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Chur

Chur is a city in the Alps and the capital of the canton of Graubünden in eastern Switzerland. In the car-free old town, winding streets lead to the three-aisled 13th-century Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in the courtyard of the Bishop's Palace. Here the Glacier Express journey ends and you change after the city visit to the regular trains.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ruinaulta Rheinschlucht (pass by)

The Ruinaulta or Rhine Gorge is a gorge of up to 400 meters deep and around 13 kilometers long in the Vorderrhein between Ilanz and the mouth of the Hinterrhein near Reichenau in the canton of Graubünden
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Disentis

The winter sports and health resort is located in the upper part of the Surselva. At the end of the 17th century, a new monastery complex was built in the baroque style. The Glacier Express train stops here for 10 minutes
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oberalp Pass (pass by)

The Oberalp Pass connects the villages of Sedrun in the Surselva in the canton of Graubünden with Andermatt in the Urseren Valley in the canton of Uri in Switzerland
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Andermatt

Andermatt is a village in the Ursen Valley of the Swiss Alps. The cable car takes visitors to the Gemsstock ski area and a chairlift connects the village with the easier slopes on the Nätschen. North of Andermatt one of numerous hiking trails leads to the Teufelsbrücke over the Schöllenen Gorge. The Glacier Express train stops here for 10 minutes.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Goms (pass by)

The highest valley section of the Upper Valais between the source of the Rhone and the valley step of Grengiols near Brig is called Goms. It is the easternmost part of the canton of Valais. In the east it is limited by the Furka Pass between Galenstock and Pizzo Rotondo and in the west by the Weisshorn. The uppermost part of the valley is still called Obergoms.
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Brig

Brig is an alpine town in the canton of Valais in southern Switzerland. It lies at the foot of the Simplon Pass, which leads to the Italian border. A stop on the Glacier Express train, Brig is known for its thermal baths, the Sebastian Chapel and the 17th-century Stockalper Castle. At Brig you leave the Glacier Express train and after the city visit, you travel back to your origin departure point by regular intercity train. From Brig to Bern it takes one hour, from Bern to Zürich/Basel or Luzern another hour.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Children must be accompagnied by an adult, but tour not recommended for children below 10yrs (length of train ride)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Bern?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-8283P88

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What's Included

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  • Travel on scheduled train from Bern to Brig (1 hour) in 2nd class
  • 3-course lunch served at your seat (vegetarian option available)
  • All taxes and fees
  • Headphones and written information available on board the Glacier Express
  • Return travel by scheduled train from Chur to Bern (2.5 hours) in 2nd class
  • Glacier Express train travel from Brig to Chur (4 hours) incl. seat reservation in 2nd class
  • One Day Train Pass for the Travel Day in 2nd class
  • Swiss tourguide for your party only
  • Drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • a minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • children must be accompagnied by an adult, but tour not recommended for children below 10yrs (length of train ride)
  • for wheelchair assistance - please contact us before booking
  • Glacier Express train schedule changes frequently. Depending on seat availability, the tour can be in vice versa routing.
  • Glacier Express train runs mid-December until October, other schedule changes possible.
  • Operated by a business

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