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Switzerland is an amazing travel destination. Spectacular alpine mountains towering high above pristine alpine meadows. Quaint, old towns and little villages with buildings in traditional alpine styles. Famous food, wines and of course Swiss chocolate. The list of Swiss particularities is really long and the reasons to visit Switzerland are many.

Switzerland is a small country and it is really easy to travel around. The best way to travel in Switzerland is to use the efficient railway system. In fact, Swiss people are very proud of there railways and almost everybody uses trains for daily commuting as well as for recreational travel.

For the tourist, travelling by train opens some of the most amazing regions and landscapes in Switzerland. Probably the most famous railway journey is the Glacier Express, a train trip between St. Moritz in Grisons and Zermatt in the Valais, the two most famous mountain resorts of Switzerland.  The Glacier Express in Switzerland” is known as the slowest express train of the world. Crossing several high alpine passes, many spiral loops, tunnels, bridges and viaducts result in a slow travel speed. However, the traveler will enjoy the amazing views of the spectacular mountain environment. This train journey of about seven hours is an unforgettable experience for all train enthusiasts and mountain lovers alike.