Tourism 31 maio, 2019

The most beautiful train route in Switzerland, Glacier Express, gets an update

The Swiss landscapes are a true dream. With its frozen mountains and charming valleys unveiling them really unforgettable. There are those who choose to do this skiing trip, but strolling the country inside a train, drinking champagne and enjoying beautiful dishes is undoubtedly the most comfortable and luxurious way to go. And now, the Glacier Express, which was already famous for well equipped and modern wagons, won a new update that could make the trip even more incredible.

 

 

The world’s slowest express train now has new luxury cars! The 8-hour trip to the total will pass unbelievably fast in the newly opened Excellence Class, with the beautiful view through the window and the different dishes that are served. The best thing is that the whole experience starts even in the season, in which you are greeted on a red carpet and taken to your seat with your own iPad.

 

 

The soft leather chairs have a button to increase the comfort of the lumbar. The internet is fast and allows anyone to work, talk to friends or have access to the interactive map of the route.

 

Then begins the meal, are in the whole 5 dishes over 2 hours and a half, which are accompanied with delicious Swiss wines. Among the dishes are served salads, meats, soups. For those who wish, the wagon also has a menu of teas.

 

 

Excellence Class also has a bar, located at the head of the train, which serves champagnes and cocktails like the Old Fashioned. The space features wood accents and the ceiling featured a carved compass that rotates in real time to indicate the actual direction of the train.

 

The train also stops in a region close to Andermatt so everyone (from the Excellent Class or not) could enjoy the view and take photos better.