#panoramic train

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The Bernina Express is a famous panoramic train journey in the Swiss Alps, connecting Chur/St. Moritz, Switzerland, to Tirano, Italy, offering breathtaking views of glaciers, gorges and lakes through large windows.

It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage route by Rhaetian Railway.

This scenic trip features engineering marvels like the Landwasser Viaduct and Brusio Spiral, operates year-round, and provides a unique contrast from alpine ice to Mediterranean palms, with options for first/second class and onboard refreshments.

I’ve taken a lot of trains in a lot of countries. The bullet train in Japan. The overnight sleeper across Scotland. But nothing, nothing, prepared me for what I saw through the panoramic windows of the Bernina Express as it climbed from Chur into the heart of the Swiss Alps. The Panoramic Car Changes Everything Here’s what you need to know: there are regular seats and there are panoramic cars.…