I am plannning to take the whole route of Glaciar Express. However if i opt for local trains instead of?

Glaciar express, eventhough i have to change, i can avoid the crowds plus i will have freedom to choose the sections. Does local trains follow same route or there is a special track for Glaciar Express. Is the experience same? Which section of the Zermott-St Moritz is most spectacular?

The route is the same. I wouldn't say there are "crowds" on the Glacier Express, especially since you need to reserve a seat, which you don't on the other trains. The other advantage of the Glacier express is the headphone commentary, and if you want lunch, it's better (I think) than what you'll get on the other trains (also more expensive). The mountains are the same either way, and if by "choose the sections" you mean get off and back on later, that may well be worth it.

I think the Zermatt end is the most spectacular, but that's also the bit I've done most recently and only once.

Tags

　　Aberdeen 　　General - Travel (General) 　　Packing & Preparation 　　Health & Safety 　　General - Switzerland 　　Zurich 　　Geneva 　　Bern 　　Basel 　　General - Spain

Related information

Any tips for my time in Switzerland?

(inhale)aahhhh.... I could already smell the delicous aroma of swiss dishes cooked with red wine and oh their cheese fondue. Don't forget to try their hot chocolates when you're up on tho...

Just as England has countries, what is Switzerland divided up into?

Switzerland is composed of 26 Cantons. The biggest in area is Graunbunden (Grisons) in the southeast of the country. The largest in population is Zurich in the north.

...

Switzerland???!!! Help!?

Just go to www.weatherbase.com and type in the name of a specific city. The general reading seems to be mild to warm during the day (highs in low 40s in winter, upper 70s/low 80s in summer) and fr...

How dog friendly is Switzerland?

Hi there Switzerland is mostly dog-friendly but there are several things you have to be aware of: -Always clean it up if your dog shits on a public place. Otherwise you can get fined!!! - If...

Where is the warmest place in Switzerland?

The warmest place in Switzerland is the most southern part. Its called Ticino and its the italian part of Switzerland. The warmest place in the German part is Basel (although its northern situatio...

Can anyone tell me about the switzerland weather and travel information?

hello, I send you some interesting sites. With regard to the best season, all depends if you like the winter sports, I advise you to come from January at March. If you prefer to visit quietly the c...

Are there any fun places in Bern, Switzerland?

I live in Bern. On sunny days you have a great view of the alps. There's the old city with it's covered sidewalks ("Lauben"), the M眉nster (big church), the animal park near th...

Top 5 most scenic places in Switzerland?

Old Cities: Bern (Zytgloggeturm=Belltower & Ziibelem盲rit=Onionmarket), Lucerne (Kappelbr眉cke=Chapel-Bridge) Z眉rich (Niederdorf=Old City & Seaside) Basel (Marktplatz=Marketplace & ...