The world-famous Glacier Express in Switzerland is known for its scenic route by passing along the spectacular Swiss Alps. The journey between the luxurious mountain resorts of St. Moritz and Zermatt takes approximately eight hours. Experience this particularly exclusive train journey in Switzerland aboard the Excellence Class of the Glacier Express. Enjoy first-class comfort while being spoilt with exquisite food, local wine and regional treats. This is truly a journey for all senses. Read on below for a more detailed look at the most pleasant and impressive way to travel between St. Moritz and Zermatt in Switzerland.
Excellence Class Glacier Express
The Excellence Class is the Premium coach class on the Glacier Express and offers the highest level of comfort. With only 20 seats available per train, Excellence Class offers a more intimate and luxurious experience. Make sure to book your Excellence Class experience well in advance to secure your exclusive window to the Swiss Alps.
Guaranteed Window Seat
Excellence Class on the Glacier Express provides comfortable lounge seating with guaranteed window seats. Two seats facing each other at one table. Every seat is equipped with the Excellence Class magazine, headphones and a tablet with the infotainment system to learn about the Glacier Express and its stunning train route through the Swiss Alps with scenic highlights along the way aplenty.
Exquisite Food & Wine
Start your extraordinary journey on the Glacier Express with an aperitif platter and a glass of champagne. A high-quality 5-course menu including wine accompaniment, Alpine delicacies and local products are served directly at your window seat followed by coffee and teatime in the afternoon.
Enjoy exclusive access to the Glacier Bar. Sit back, relax and enjoy this high-quality food while the Alpine panorama passes by.
Welcome Desk & Concierge Service
Enjoy a more personalised experience with welcome desk and concierge service. With a train trip in Excellence Class on the Glacier Express you get welcomed in person on the platform when starting your train journey. A concierge takes care of the Excellence Class passengers throughout the entire train trip. Your luggage will be stored, loaded and unloaded when boarding and disembarking the Glacier Express.
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