Glacier Express booked out? 7 tricks to still get the ride.

[@myswissalps]

Did you get the seats you wanted, or did you go for an alternative? 7 tricks to get Glacier Express seats: www.myswissalps.com/blog/glacier-express-reservations/ Glacier Express, all details: www.myswissalps.com/activity/glacier-express/ Alternative panoramic trains: www.myswissalps.com/activities/trips/train/

[@olgaheij8305]

Great info. Will be in Switzerland again in October and are definitely take the GEX! Really helpful.

[@myswissalps]

Glad it was helpful, enjoy the ride! Note that the Glacier Express does not operate from mid October to mid December: www.myswissalps.com/activity/glacier-express/#dates. The regular trains operate year round though.

[@Fan652w]

I found this video interesting, even though I have absolutely no intention of travelling on the trains which I often call the 'Gletscher Bummelzug'. I have travelled on the ROUTE of the Glacier Express on many occasions. But it has always been on the HOURLY 'regional' trains. The great advantage of doing that is that the passenger can break their journey into much smaller sections, and indeed at any place they like. Eg Visp, Fiesch, Realp, Oberalp Pass, Ilanz, Reichenau-Tamins, Thusis. (I have deliberately picked places at which the Glacier Express does not stop.)

[@myswissalps]

Glad you liked it! Yes, it's a Bummelzug for sure. They all are on that route :-) I agree that the regional trains are great as well. The Glacier Express is great in a different way: a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many, a comfortable, luxurious direct train with commentary, food and helpful staff. Thanks for watching.

[@AB-wb1bt]

Am planning for Gornergrat ...are reservations required for gornergrat

[@myswissalps]

Great choice! Reservations are not required. They offer optional Priority Boarding, please see www.myswissalps.com/activity/gornergrat/#price for details.