Today we left St Moritz and boarded the Glacier Express, one of the world’s great train journeys. For seven hours we traversed the Swiss Alps crossing 291 bridges and passing through 91 tunnels. The carriages have special panoramic windows so that you can look up and enjoy the view.
There was spectacular scenery all the way.
We arrived in Zermatt at around 5pm and checked into our hotel, above, which has a traditional Swiss chalet feel.
Here is my room.
Each panel on the ceiling has been hand-painted with a different pattern.
This is my view of the Matterhorn from the balcony.
We had dinner at a nearby restaurant called Chez Gaby and then turned in for the night.
Do I see “Paramount” and those stars lurking behind the Matterhorn? :wink:
By: Peter on January 18, 2012
at 10:39 pm
Awesome!!!
By: Mother on January 19, 2012
at 1:27 am
I would love to be able to do this trip again now that I don’t have to resort to youth hostels and the cheapest rail passes! Still, the view is spectacular, either way.
By: VioletSky on January 19, 2012
at 12:07 pm
I am thrilled to see your blog for the first time today. Hubby and I stayed at the same hotel in Zermat in 2007 with out coach tour. Loved the town and going up the Klein Matterhorn to view the Matterhorn. Our tour picture was taken at the restaurant terrace with the Matterhorn in the background. Hubby’s ancestors came from a small village near Zermat about 7 generations ago. Can’t wait to go back again someday
By: mer14333 on January 20, 2012
at 10:53 pm