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GLACIER EXPRESS Window to the Swiss Alps From Zermatt and the Matterhorn, the panoramic trip leads of numerous summits, deep gorges and the UNESCO over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels over the Swiss Alps World Heritage sites “Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch” and to St. Moritz. The Glacier Express winds its way through remote “Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscapes” is valleys, past sheer rock faces, idyllic mountain villages, over guaranteed. The menus are prepared freshly in the on- the Landwasser Viaduct and through the Rhine Gorge, the board kitchen and served to you at your seat. Grand Canyon of Switzerland. It scales the highest point of its journey at the Oberalp Pass with ease at 2033 metres above sea level. Thanks to the large panoramic windows, a clear view 2
257'810 Number of passengers 2019 90 Jahre On 25 June 1930, the Glacier Express started operating 8h St. Moritz – Zermatt (291 km), time of travel 2'033 m Highest point is at Oberalppass 585 m Lowest point is in Chur Our sister railways: 291 Bridges (Highest bridge: Solisviadukt 85 m and Landwasser Viaduct 65 m / 142 m) 91 Tunnels All prices in CHF, including 7,7 % VAT. Prices and timetables are subject to change. General terms and conditions of the Glacier Express SA apply. Imprint: Copyright of all pictures belongs to the Glacier Express AG. Price and program subjects to change. Version April 2020. 15.4 km Longest tunnel is the Furka tunnel CONTENTS 29.3 km Cog wheel stretch 03 04 Facts and figures Highlights along the route 06 Experiences – year round 125 ‰ 07 Railway route & day trips 08 Timetable & sections 09 Fares & surcharge Highest gradiant 10 Purchase of tickets Ackerstand-Stalden 11 Reservation & terms and conditions 12 Included benefits & information for tour operators 13 Car compositions & class system 14 Excellence Class 16 Catering service 18 Promotional material 19 Souvenirs & luggage transport 3
HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE ROUTE Oberalp Pass 2033 m 2000 St. Moritz 1775 m 1800 Zermatt 1604 m Davos 1540 m Samedan Celerina 1600 Albula Line 1400 – 1800m 1400 Andermatt 1435 m Bergün 1372 m 1200 Disentis 1130 m St. Niklaus Landwasser Viaduct 1032 m Filisur 1000 Fiesch 1062 m Kipfen Gorge 1074 m 800 Tiefencastel 884 m Brig 670 m 600 Rhine Gorge 630 m Thusis 697 m 400 Chur 585 m 200 m.a.s.l. 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 291 km UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE: “Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch” Rhätische Bahn “Albula/Bernina” En route from Zermatt to St. Moritz the Glacier Express comprises the following highlights and excursion attractions: Matter Valley The Matter Valley between Zermatt and Stalden spans some 25 kilometres and offers a remarkable range of scenic splen- dours – eternal ice, deep ravines and rugged rockfaces; 29 four-thousand-metre peaks and flowering Alpine meadows; the highest-altitude vineyards in Europe and superb ski runs. Running through the valley is the wild and foaming River Matter Vispa, which converges with the Saaser Vispa at Stalden before joining the Rhone at Visp. Kipfen Gorge Andermatt Close to Kalpetran, the Glacier Express continues through the Andermatt is located at the foot of the 2,033-metre Oberalp wild and romantic Kipfen Gorge along one of the route’s most Pass in the canton of Uri, along the 144-kilometre network of scenic sections. The train line and the River Vispa run parallel the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. From here trains depart for at close quarters, and in the past flooding and avalanches Disentis, Göschenen and Zermatt. Due to the already partly have caused considerable damage. The flow of the Vispa is opened new tourism resort Andermatt Swiss Alps, Andermatt now regulated and the railway track protected by masonry to is developing into an attractive year-round vacation desti avoid further damage. nation. 4
Oberalp Pass Disentis Monastery The Oberalp Pass links Disentis/Mustér in Canton Graubünden Disentis is dominated by the oldest Benedictine monastery with Andermatt in Canton Uri. At 2,033 metres, it is the highest in Switzerland, built in the late 17th century. In 1799 the mona point on the route of the Glacier Express. Located even higher stery church was burned and plundered by Napoleon’s army. to the south is Lake Toma (2,345 metres), recognized as the Extensive restoration work was undertaken in the late 19th source of the River Rhine. century. Today it houses a school. Rhine Gorge – the “Swiss Grand Canyon”. It began 10,000 years ago as the famous Flims landslide – now it is a unique natural backdrop. Over many centuries the River Rhine has carved a path through the bedrock. The result is a ravine renowned as the Swiss Grand Canyon, and one of Swit- zerland’s most impressive natural spectacles. The Rhine Gorge is a popular attraction for hikers, bikers and river-rafters – and can even be toured by train. Landwasser Viaduct Albula Line The Landwasser Viaduct is the most spectacular construction The most spectacular section of the Glacier Express Line lies on the 63-kilometre Albula stretch between Thusis and between Preda and Bergün. Six towering viaducts, three spiral St. Moritz – and the most photographed feature of the entire tunnels, and two helical tunnels make it possible to scale Rhaetian Railway. It comes into view on the right shortly before the 400 metre height difference. A triumph of railway engineer- the village of Filisur, is 142 metres long and rises impressively ing: the railway line between St. Moritz and Thusis belongs to to a height of 65 metres. The natural stone viaduct extends in a the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Rhaetian Railway in the curve over the rugged Landwasser Valley directly into a tunnel Albula/Bernina Landscapes”. entrance on a vertical rock wall. 5
EXPERIENCES – YEAR ROUND Gornergrat Bernina Express The Matterhorn Experience From the glaciers to the palms Best view of the Matterhorn From high up among the towering glaciers of the mountains If you want to discover the dazzling beauty of the Alps, you’ll down to the swaying palms of Italy, the Bernina Express, the soon realise that the trip to Gornergrat is an essential excur- highest transalpine railway in the Alps, provides a link bet- sion. Its sunny viewing platform, accessible all year, makes the ween northern and southern Europe. And it does so in the Gornergrat ridge a top destination, and not just because of its most wonderful way imaginable, on a railway line that coexists altitude. Sur-rounded by 29 peaks rising above 4000 m and by in perfect harmony with its glorious mountain setting. A Switzerland’s greatest mountain and second largest glacier in masterpiece of engineering: since 2008 the stretch of track the Alps, it offers a spectacular mountain panorama second to between Thusis and Tirano has had UNESCO World Heritage none. And the “Matter-horn Railway” renders it so close you status. The wonders of nature and the cultural achievements can almost touch it. For more than 115 years the Gornergrat of man merge into one to offer one of the best ways ever to Bahn has made making the ascent to the panoramic mountain experience the Alps. a truly unique and wonderful experience. Bernina Express Bus – a scenic journey through the south Gornergrat summer experiences Want to see more of the south? On the Bernina Express Bus from • Sunrise with folkloric music Lugano to Tirano you will travel past picturesque fishing villages • Gourmetticket Gornergrat on the shores of Lake Como and Lake Lugano. Combine your • Biking / Hiking / Summit Shopping journey on the Bernina Express to make it a thrilling round trip! • Gornergrat Guides • 360° Loop Gornergrat Dining on the move & Railbar • Photopoint Fine regional specialities make the trip on the Bernina Express a culinary experience. Warm and cold drinks, snacks and sou- Gornergrat winter experiences venirs are available from the Railbar. The on-board personnel • Skiing • Winter hiking • Snowshoe hiking will serve the local delicacies directly at your seat. You will • Toboggan (Riffelboden – Riffelberg) spend lunchtime in Poschiavo, Le Prese or Tirano. There are a • Gourmetticket Gornergrat number of restaurants close to each of the stations. • Igloo village with fondue offers • Moonlight fascination • Dining with the stars • Summit Shopping • Photopoint Rhätische Bahn Bahnhofstrasse 25, CH-7001 Chur Gornergrat Bahn Phone + 41 (0)81 288 65 65 Bahnhofplatz 7, CH-3900 Brig railservice@rhb.ch Phone + 41 (0)848 642 442 www.berninaexpress.ch railcenter@gornergrat.ch www.gornergrat.ch 6
RAILWAY ROUTE & DAY TRIPS Germany Schaffhausen Basel Zurich Liechtenstein St. Gallen Olten St. Margrethen France Switzerland Lucerne Austria Berne Göschenen Chur 6 Davos Spiez Interlaken Disentis Lausanne Andermatt Filisur 5 3 4 2 Brig St. Moritz Visp Simplonpass 1 Triano Genève Täsch Zermatt Lugano Gornergrat Chiasso Part of Italy TIME OF TRAVELING BY BUS Lucerne – Andermatt 1h LEGEND Interlaken – Brig 2h Glacier Express train Interlaken – Andermatt 1¾ h Gornergrat railway Zurich – Chur 1½ h Bernina Express train Milano – Tirano 3h GLACIER EXPRESS AS A DAY TRIP Bernina Express bus A 4¼-hour journey onboard the GLACIER EXPRESS 1 Simplonpass (by coach) Simplontunnel (by train) Glacier Express departin from Brig – Chur (4¼ h) 2 Gotthardtunnel (by coach) Gotthardtunnel (by train) the cities in German speaking Berne – Brig (1 h) / Chur – Berne (2½ h) 3 Berninapass (by coach) Bernina Express (by train) Switzerland is also ideal as a day trip. Interlaken – Brig (1 h) / Chur – Interlaken (3½ h) Lucerne – Brig (2 h) / Chur – Lucerne (2¼ h) 4 Lötschberg Base tunnel (by train) • from / to Berne: 8½ h Zurich – Brig (2 h) / Chur – Zurich (1½ h) 5 Furka Basistunnel (coach transportation) • from / to Interlaken: 11 h Furkapass (by coach / Summer) • from / to Lucerne: 10½ h GOTTHARD PANORAMA EXPRESS 6 Oberalppass (by train / coach / Summer) • from / to Zurich: 8¼ h Lucerne – Göschenen (3½ h) – Lugano (2 h) 7
TIMETABLE & SECTIONS WINTER SUMMER WINTER SUMMER 06.12.2020 – 11.04. – 06.12.2020 – 11.04. – 07.05.2021 07.05.2021 08.05. – 24.10.2021 07.05.2021 07.05.2021 08.05. – 24.10.2021 2 2 TRAIN 902 904 900 902 904 906 9232 925 901 9032 905 907 08.52 09.52 07.52 08.52 09.52 – ZERMATT 17.10 18.10 – 17.10 18.10 20.10 10.12 11.12 09.12 10.12 11.12 BRIG 15.45 16.45 15.45 16.45 18.45 10.18 11.18 09.18 10.18 11.18 14.18 BRIG 15.40 16.40 13.40 15.40 16.40 18.40 11.46 12.46 10.46 11.46 12.46 15.46 ANDERMATT 13:54 14.54 12.08 14.08 15.08 17.08 11.54 12.54 10.54 11.54 12.54 15.54 ANDERMATT 13.52 14.52 11.52 13.52 14.52 16.52 12.55 13.55 11.55 12.55 13.55 16.55 DISENTIS/MUSTÉR 12.37 13.37 10.37 12.37 13.37 15.37 13.11 14.11 12.24 13.11 14.11 17.11 DISENTIS/MUSTÉR 12.18 13.28 10.27 12.18 13.28 15.27 14.15 15.15 13.34 14.13 15.15 18.24 CHUR 11.06 12.14 09.25 11.06 12.14 14.16 14.32 15.32 14.32 15.32 18.58 CHUR 10.54 11.53 09.04 10.54 11.53 – – – – – 19.28 x THUSIS – – 08.33 ¦ – – – 15.27 x 16.27 x – 15.27 x 16.27 x 19.46 x TIEFENCASTEL 10.07 ¦ 11.07 ¦ 08.15 ¦ 10.07 ¦ 11.07 ¦ – 15.41 x 16.41 x – 15.41 x 16.41 x 20.00 x FILISUR 1 09.49 ¦ 10.47 ¦ 08.01 ¦ 09.49 ¦ 10.47 ¦ – – – – – – 20.14 x BERGÜN – – 07.47 ¦ – – – 16.29 x 17.29 x – 16.29 x 17.29 x 20.45 x SAMEDAN 09.01 ¦ 09.58 ¦ 07.16 ¦ 09.01 ¦ 09.58 ¦ – 16.38 17.38 – 16.38 17.38 21.00 ST. MORITZ 08.51 09.50 07.02 08.51 09.50 – Timetables subject to change! | Arrival time | 1 Change trains from / to Davos | 2 Excellence Class (Please note: There will be no Excellence Class running between 12.–30.04.2021) ¦ Boarding only | x Deboarding only | Please note: There will be no Glacier Express trains running between 25.10. and 11.12.2021 SHORT-JOURNEYS SECTIONS (ONLY TRAINS 900/901/906*/907*) SECTIONS OF THE GLACIER EXPRESS ROUTE 08.05.–24.10.2021 Also bookable vice versa, prices for groups of 10 or Also bookable vice versa. more people, without surcharge in CHF From To Route 2nd Class 1st Class Zermatt Filisur / Tiefencastel St. Moritz – Chur CHF 29.40 CHF 51.80 Zermatt Chur Chur – Andermatt CHF 35.80 CHF 63.00 Zermatt Andermatt Andermatt – Brig CHF 24.60 CHF 43.40 Brig St. Moritz Brig – Zermatt CHF 26.60 CHF 47.00 Brig Filisur / Tiefencastel Brig Chur Andermatt St. Moritz Andermatt Filisur / Tiefencastel 8
FARES & SURCHARGE FARES FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE PEOPLE, WITHOUT SURCHARGE INDIVIDUAL FARES UP TO 9 PEOPLE, WITHOUT SURCHARGE Route 2nd Class 1st Class Route 2nd Class 1st Class St. Moritz-Zermatt CHF 106.40 CHF 187.60 St. Moritz-Zermatt CHF 152.00 CHF 268.00 St. Moritz-Brig CHF 79.80 CHF 140.80 St. Moritz-Brig CHF 114.00 CHF 201.00 St. Moritz-Andermatt CHF 58.80 CHF 103.60 St. Moritz-Andermatt CHF 84.00 CHF 147.80 Davos-Zermatt CHF 101.60 CHF 178.60 Brig-Chur CHF 81.00 CHF 143.00 Chur-Zermatt CHF 83.40 CHF 147.00 Davos-Zermatt CHF 145.00 CHF 255.00 Chur-Brig CHF 56.80 CHF 100.20 Chur-Zermatt CHF 119.00 CHF 210.00 Andermatt-Zermatt CHF 51.20 CHF 90.40 Andermatt-Zermatt CHF 73.00 CHF 129.00 Andermatt-Filisur CHF 48.40 CHF 84.60 Filisur-Andermatt CHF 69.00 CHF 120.80 Tiefencastel-Andermatt CHF 45.60 CHF 79.80 Tiefencastel-Andermatt CHF 65.00 CHF 113.80 Since 15.12.2019, new groupe tariffs apply on NEW SURCHARGES | 1st AND 2nd Class the Swiss railway network: 08.12.2020– 08.05.– • 30% discount on the ticket price from 10 persons and more 07.05.2021 24.10.2021 • Children up to the age of six free of charge (not including Long journeys CHF 39.00 CHF 49.00 Short journeys CHF 29.00 CHF 39.00 Excellence Class: children between the age of 0–6 also No commission is given on supplements. require a seat reservation in Excellence Class) • 50% reduction for Children/juveniles up to the age of 25 9
PURCHASE OF TICKETS For the ticket collection for Glacier Express trains there are the following payment options: Cash payment / Credit card Rhätische Bahn AG All tickets and added extras can be paid for in cash or using a Graubündner Kantonalbank credit card at every railway ticket office along the Glacier CH-7000 Chur Express route. The last communication received by Railservice is used as the basis for issuing the tickets. There can there- SWIFT / BIC: GRKB CH 2270 A fore be no subsequent changes or refunds (please also refer to IBAN: CH 8000 7741 1026 0533 300 the ˝General terms and conditions of carriage˝ page 11). Clearing-Nummer: 774 Post Konto-Nummer: 70-39-7 On account You can pay for all tickets and added extras on account. For Bank transfer exclusively in CHF every trip, you will receive an e-ticket once your final commu- The Rhaetian Railway does not levy any bank service charges nication has been received. The group ticket is issued based for bank transfers. Otherwise a processing fee of CHF 50.00 is on the number of participants registered most recently at Rail- charged service. Please ensure you observe the conditions of cancel- lation. There can therefore be no subsequent changes or refunds (please also refer to the “General terms and conditions of carriage˝ page 11). Please note that it is not possible to pay by cheque. Payment modalities within Switzerland The fee for the ticket should be paid (bank transfer) using the payment order attached. Payment modalities outside Switzerland Please note the following to ensure a transaction remains free of bank charges when making a bank transfer to Rhaetian Rail- way (RhB): 10
RESERVATION & TERMS AND CONDITIONS Bookings for individual travellers (FIT) (1 – 9 people) General Terms and Conditions of contract possible 90 day prior trave date The contract between the tour operator and RhB comes into • under www.glacierexpress.ch force with the unconditional acceptance of the reservation by • via info@glacierexpress.ch RhB (together with these general conditions and terms of travel). • at all Swiss Railway stations See www.glacierexpress.ch/touroperator for the complete • at all possible rail stations aboard General Terms and Conditions of contract. • at travel agencies with train ticket sale • Eurail/EURONET (ERA) Cancellation fees Glacier Express B2B shop The following cancellation charges apply should reserved Resellers of individual seats (up to 9 people) can now book by services be cancelled in part or not cancelled in good time. logging in directly to the B2B shop. This enables a precise seat The determining factor for calculating cancellation or alter- to be booked and also includes the possibility to book a cater- ation charges is the date of receipt of your written notification ing offer. If you are interested and would like more information, via info@glacierexpress.ch. At weekends (Saturday / Sunday) please contact the person responsible for the relevant market or on public holidays, the next working day will apply as the or send a mail to admin@glacierexpress.ch date of receipt. Bookings for groups (10 or more people) CANCELLATION OF GROUPS | 1st AND 2nd Class Winter 2020/21 and summer 2021 are open now – Up to 30 days prior to travel date no charge early booking recommended! 29 to 14 days prior to travel date CHF 1000.00 per group Groups are seated together in the same carriage whenever 13 days prior to travel date 100 % of the fare price possible. Final confirmation details (number of train, carriage or no-show of the group incl. supplement and seat) will be sent to you 10 days prior departure. REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE TRAVELLING OR Contact for reservation A REDUCTION OF THE ORIGINALLY BOOKED ROUTE TO A SHORTER ROUTE: Railservice | Bahnhofstrasse 25 | CH-7001 Chur Up to 30 days prior to travel date no charge Phone +41 81 288 65 25 Subject «Reservation Glacier Express 2020» actual fare price incl. 29 to 14 days prior to travel date supplement or max. CHF 100.00 Opening hours per person Mon – Sun 07.00 – 19.00 13 days prior to travel date 100 % of the fare price or no-show incl. supplement Procedure for group reservations NEW Winter 2020/2021 timetable enquiries EXCELLENCE CLASS | REDUCTION OF THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE TRAVELLING Until 15.07.2020: Reservation enquiries to Glacier Express (info@glacierexpress.ch) CHF 140.00 From 30.07.2020: Reservation confirmations sent by Glacier Express Up to 90 days prior to travel date reservation flat rate / seat Summer 2021 timetable enquiries 89 to 60 days prior to travel date CHF 317.00 flat rate / seat Until 15.08.2020: Reservation enquiries to Glacier Express (info@glacierexpress.ch) 59 days prior to travel date From 18.09.2020: Reservation confirmations sent by Glacier Express effective fare incl. supplement or no-show Please note: specific train, coach and seat number sent at the latest 10 days prior to travel) 11
INCLUDED BENEFITS & INFORMATION FOR TOUR OPERATORS On board services On board all trains, all touristic announcements are available in charge for promotional material/brochures/internet for the 6 languages (German, French, English, Italian, Japanese and Glacier Express. When using the pictures in brochures etc. Chinese) via headphones. Headphones and a brochure with please put our copyright: © Glacier Express. information are distributed free of charge. There are also two www.glacierexpress.ch/image-gallery channels providing musical entertainment throughout your journey. All travellers receive the exclusiv board magazine with Information for tour operators online featuring further information about the Glacier Express. On www.glacierexpress.ch/en/touroperator you will find a pdf‑file of the sales manual and links for the free download Text for operators of pictures and movies. From Zermatt and the Matterhorn, the panoramic trip leads over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels over the Swiss Alps to St. St. Moritz station forecourt: Moritz. The Glacier Express winds its way through remote valleys, approval of coach drop off/pick up for groups / luggage past sheer rock faces, idyllic mountain villages, over the Land- Coaches can only enter the forecourt of St. Moritz station with wasser Viaduct and through the Rhine Gorge, the Grand Canyon special permission. This entitles a coach to stand outside the of Switzerland. It scales the highest point of its journey at the station for max. 15 minutes and can be obtained from the Oberalp Pass with ease at 2033 metres above sea level. Thanks ticket counter at St. Moritz station or ordered in advance by to the large panoramic windows, a clear view of numerous sum- e-mail: stmoritz@rhb.ch. mits, deep gorges and the UNESCO World Heritage sites “Swiss For information: Tel.: +41 (0)81 288 56 40 or e-mail: Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch” and “Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/ stmoritz@rhb.ch. For more information go to: Bernina Landscapes ” is guaranteed. The menus are prepared www.engadinbus.ch/situationsplan freshly in the on-board kitchen and served to you at your seat. Zermatt station Picture download For details of arrival and departure by bus or train, please Visit www.glacierexpress.ch for pictures in 300 dpi for profes- refer to the Sales Manual of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn: sional use for brochures, etc. Pictures may be used without www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch/de/touroperator Makeover carriages NEW 1st and 2nd class • Design and technology of the cars based on the Excellence Class • Finer materials are generally used (light oak in 2nd class, dark walnut in 1st class) • Modern customer information system with built-in infotainment: to obtain additional information on own tablet or smartphone, 8 languages (DE / FR / ENG / ITA / JP / CHIN / KOR / THAI) • Railvox information 6 langugaes 1st Class • Power outlets at each seat • Sun protection film on the skylights • The windows at all entrance doors can be lowered to open up Galley / Service cars • Two panoramic windows that open, creating even more opportunity for glare-free photographs and filming • Screen with infotainment 2nd Class 12
CAR COMPOSITIONS & CLASS SYSTEM WINTER / Zermatt / St. Moritz Chur HOLIDAYS 48 48 36 30 20 TRAIN 902 / 903 Total 182 06.12.2020 – 24.10.2021 2 nd Class (Bp) 2 nd Class (Bp) 1 st Class (Ap) Panorama bar WrP 1 st Class (Bp) Excellence Class (Aps) SPRING 48 48 36 30 20 TRAIN 902 / 903 Total 182 06.12.2020 – 24.10.2021 2 nd Class (Bp) 2 nd Class (Bp) 1 st Class (Ap) Panorama bar WrP 1 st Class (Bp) Excellence Class (Aps) TRAIN 904 / 905 (925) 36 30 48 48 48 Total 210 11.04.2021 – 24.10.2021 1 st Class (Ap) 1 st Class (Ap) Panorama bar WrP 2 nd Class (Bp) 2 nd Class (Bp) 2 nd Class (Bp) SUMMER 48 48 36 30 20 TRAIN 902 / 903 Total 182 06.12.2020 – 24.10.2021 2 nd Class (Bp) 2 nd Class (Bp) 1 st Class (Ap) Panorama bar WrP 1 st Class (Api) Excellence Class (Aps) TRAIN 900 / 907 ¦ 901 / 906 36 30 48 48 48 Total 210 08.05.2021 – 24.10.2021 1 st Class (Ap) 1 st Class (Api) 2 nd Class (Bp) Panorama bar WrP 2 nd Class (Bp) 2 nd Class (Bp) TRAIN 904 / 905 (925) 36 30 48 48 48 Total 210 11.04.2021 – 24.10.2021 1 st Class (Ap) 1 st Class (Api) Panorama bar WrP 2 nd Class (Bp) 2 nd Class (Bp) 2 nd Class (Bp) CLASS SYSTEM 1st Class panoramic cars (central aisle carriage) 15 16 25 26 35 36 45 46 55 56 30 • 5 × four-seater and 5 × two-seater, ac 13 14 23 24 33 34 43 44 53 54 • All seats are equipped with tables 11 12 21 22 31 32 41 42 51 52 • Carriage numbers 22, 32, 42 1st Class panoramic cars (central aisle carriage) 15 16 25 26 35 36 45 46 55 56 65 66 36 • 6 × four-seater and 6 × two-seater, ac 13 14 23 24 33 34 43 44 53 54 63 64 • All seats are equipped with tables 11 12 21 22 31 32 41 42 51 52 61 62 • Carriage numbers 23, 31, 41 2nd Class panoramic cars (central aisle carriage) 15 16 25 26 35 36 45 46 55 56 65 66 48 17 14 27 24 37 34 47 44 57 54 67 64 • 12 × four-seater, ac • All seats are equipped with tables 13 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 11 12 21 22 31 32 41 42 51 52 61 62 • Carriage numbers 25, 26, 34, 35, 36, 44, 45 13
EXCELLENCE CLASS PREMIUM COACH CLASS EXCELLENCE CLASS PANORAMIC CAR 10 x two-seater, ac • Concierge as host in Excellence Class, exclusively for the 20 guests 20 • Seasonal, regional and exquisite 5-course menu including wine accompaniment • Exclusive Glacier Bar • Infotainment on table provided at each seat TIMETABLE 06.12.2020 – 24.10.2021 (Please note: There will be no Excellence Class running between 12. – 30.04.2021) WINTER (902/923) | SUMMER (902/903) Train Departure Arrival Seat reservation 902 Zermatt 8:52 St. Moritz 16:38 CHF 420.00 923/903 St. Moritz 8:51 Zermatt 17:10 CHF 420.00 Seat reservations aboard the Excellence Class are mandatory. Fares: The surcharge should always be added to the corresponding first class ticket price. Price subject to change. 14
The Excellence Class is the new Premium coach class on the Glacier Express. The most pleasant and impressive way to travel between Zermatt and St. Moritz. Service and features • Guaranteed window seat thanks to • Tea time in the afternoon, incl. canapés • Personal concierge for the 20 guests comfortable, adjustable lounge seating • Soft drinks / mineral water / coffee • Welcome desk & check-in in front of the • Exclusive Glacier Bar for a relaxed Excellence Class carriage atmosphere Additional services (subject to a charge) • Luggage transport (from/to platform) • Cocktails • A tablet for infotainment (a tablet and Food and beverages included • Wine cabinet with top-class wines headphones are available to all passen- • Welcome drink • Top-class range of spirits gers during the journey, allowing them • Seasonal, regional & exquisite several direct access to the new web-based course lunch menu, incl. corresponding infotainment system) wine Reservation Do you have any questions about the Bookings for individual travellers Reservation for Groups Excellence Class or do you want to • under www.glacierexpress.ch Winter 2020/2021 and reserve your seat? • via info@glacierexpress.ch Summer 2021 via: We would be happy to advise you: • at all Swiss Railway stations Railservice Phone +41 81 288 65 25 • at all possible rail stations aboard Bahnhofstrasse 25 info@glacierexpress.ch • at travel agencies with train ticket sale CH-7001 Chur Phone +41 81 288 65 25 Exclusive use info@glacierexpress.ch An exclusive use of the Excellence Class carriage is possible. Inquiries and reser vation: info@glacierexpress.ch 15
CATERING SERVICE Service and culinary art aboard the Glacier Express PACKAGES FOR GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE PEOPLE The journey from St. Moritz to Zermatt (or vice versa) takes a Lunch Package Content Price whole day. The journey on the Glacier Express will also be a Lunch Package A Daily plate incl. 1 coffee or tea CHF 36.00 culinary highlight! Catering for your guests should be booked in advance. Lunch or dinner (on the afternoon trains) will be Lunch Package B Daily plate incl. 50cl mineral water CHF 37.00 (sparkling / non-sparkling) served directly at passengers’ seats. There is a wide variety Lunch Package C Daily plate incl. 50cl mineral water CHF 42.00 of delicious meals available, which are freshly prepared in the (sparkling / non-sparkling), 1 coffee or tea galley. The on-board kitchen believes in the importance of Lunch Package D 3 course menu incl. 1 coffee or tea CHF 49.00 authentic Swiss fare and produce. Whenever possible, from Lunch Package E 3 course menu incl. 50cl mineral water CHF 50.00 the regions through which the Glacier Express travels. (sparkling / non-sparkling) Lunch Package F 3 course menu incl. 50cl mineral water CHF 55.00 Individual reservations (sparkling / non-sparkling), 1 coffee or tea We would recommend that even individual passengers make Lunch Package 3 course menu incl. 20cl red wine CHF 63.00 a lunch reservation both for organisational reasons and De Luxe Veltliner, 50cl mineral water (sparkling / non-sparkling), 1 coffee or tea to ensure availability. Individual passengers can reserve by phone +41 (0)81 300 15 15, fax +41 (0)81 300 15 16 or e-mail sales@panoramic-gourmet.ch Group reservation For groups (at the latest 10 days prior departure) a reservation is obligatory via gruppen@panoramic-gourmet.ch) Please read the terms and conditions of Panoramic Gourmet AG Special menus Please send any inquiries about special menus 10 days in advance to gruppen@panoramic-gourmet.ch Panoramic Gourmet AG Gürtelstrasse 20 Postfach 516 CH-7001 Chur Tel. +41 (0)81 300 15 15 sales@panoramic-gourmet.ch oder unter www.glacierexpress.ch 16
DAILY MENU OPTIONS FOR GROUPS AND FIT LUNCHBOXES ON REQUEST Offer Content Price Content Price Daily plate Main dish of the menu CHF 34.00 Roast pork Lunch CHF 21.00 2-course Main course menu and salad or soupe* CHF 40.00 Turkey breast Lunch CHF 21.00 menu or main course menu and dessert Pork rib Lunch CHF 25.00 3-course Soupe or salad*, Daily plate incl. meat dish, CHF 47.00 menu vegetables, sides, dessert Roast veal Lunch CHF 25.00 or small cheese platter Glacier Express Lunchbox CHF 29.00 4-course Soupe or salad*, Daily plate incl. dessert CHF 52.00 menu and complementary cheese «Bündner» Lunchbox CHF 31.00 *Soupe / Salad, offer varies depending on the season BREAKFAST PACKAGES SERVICE TIMES SERVICE TIMES (AVAILABLE ON TRAIN 900 / 901 UP UNTIL 10 AM) ZERMATT – ST. MORITZ ST. MORITZ – ZERMATT Content Preis Approx. Service times (lunch/dinner) Schwiizer Zmorge (Swiss morning) CHF 17.00 1st Class 2nd Class 1st Class 2nd Class Bread basket, 2 pieces of butter, 1 portion of jam, 1 portion of honey, 1 hot drink of your choice 900 11.15 11.15 901 11.15 11.15 Fischer’s Fritz Zmorge (Fisherman’s morning) CHF 28.00 902 11.45 12.15 903 11.45 12.15 Bread basket, 2 pieces of butter, 1 portion of jam, 1 portion of honey, 1 hot drink of your choice, trout with cream cheese with horseradish, Prosecco 20 cl* 904 12.15 12.45 905 12.45 13.00 Glacier Brunch CHF 38.00 16.00 16.00 14.45 14.45 906* 907 Bread basket, 2 pieces of butter, 1 portion of jam, 1 portion of honey, 19.00 19.00 17.15 17.15 1 hot drink of your choice, scrambled eggs (2 eggs), natural yoghurt * only for groups and only by prior reservation. with muesli, plate of ham and cheese, Prosecco 20 cl* *oder ein Glas Orangensaft 17
PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL We are happy to provide you with free promotional materials for marketing purposes. Glacier Express Image Flyer 4 languages Europe: DE | EN | FR | IT 6 languages Asia: JP | CN (traditional & simplified) | KR | TH | EN Certificates If your guests travel the whole way from St. Moritz / Davos – Zermatt or vice versa, you may award them a certificate. Certificates can be given to your guests at a suitable opportunity, e.g. on the final evening. Please order the required number of certificates no later than 10 working days before the journey. They will be sent to you by mail. Simply enter the names from your list of guests Photo © Glacier Express – Stefan Schlumpf Urkunde | In Erinnerung an die schönste Panoramareise im Herzen der Schweizer Alpen: von Zermatt,dem Matterhorn über Germany 291 Brücken und durch 91 Tunnels durch entlegene Täler, vorbei Paris Munich an schroffen Felswänden, idyllischen Bergdörfern, über den Schaffhausen Landwasserviadukt, durch die Rheinschlucht, den Grand Canyon der Schweiz, über den höchsten Punkt am Oberalppass auf 2033 m, Basel nach St. Moritz in die faszinierende Oberengadiner Seenregion. 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SOUVENIRS & LUGGAGE TRANSPORT During the journey Souvenir sales Please leave luggage in the luggage area at the wardrobe The boardshop offers a wide range of exclusive Glacier Express souvenirs – such as the famous slanted glasses. Note Whenever possible, we recommend that you transport your Find our full range of souvenirs on: luggage from hotel to hotel with your coach. Unless otherwise www.glacierexpress-shop.ch agreed with the hotel, each guest is responsible for loading and unloading his or her own luggage. Luggage station to door You hand in your luggage at a station offering luggage shipping services in Switzerland, and we deliver it to your destination address in Switzerland two days later. You can choose one of three time windows for delivery. Luggage door to station We collect your luggage from your address in Switzerland and you can collect it from a station offering luggage shipping services two days later. You can choose one of three time windows for collection. Please note that the order must be placed by no later than 8 p.m. two days before collection. You will find detailed information at www.sbb.ch/gepaeck 19
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