Hop on board the Glacier Express, Switzerland

The Glacier Express offers a panoramic rail journey covering nearly 200 miles through the heart of the Swiss Alps.

This incredibly scenic ride features towering craggy peaks that are even more stunning against the contrast of the nearly always bright blue skies. It chugs through nearly 100 tunnels and 300 bridges on a seven-hour trip, passing deep gorges, through cow- and chalet-dotted lush green valleys, and up to Oberalp Pass which sits at over 6600 feet above sea level. As it travels at a slow pace, you’ll have plenty of time to take advantage of photo-ops or simply enjoy the impressive views.

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