The Glacier express has long been one of Switzerland’s most popular rail journeys, it traverses spectacular Alpine scenery and continues to astound at every turn. Spanning 181 miles from Zermatt to St Moritz with a travel time of around 8 hours.

Rail is undoubtedly one of the most romantic ways to travel, and complementing a rail journey perfectly is stunning scenery. Here we peruse some of the most alluring railway lines in Europe.

The Alps and beautiful lakes form the backdrop to a Swiss holiday. Experience Switzerland's railways on an escorted tour.

Great Rail Journeys' Stewart Creasey leads us through the majestic peaks of the Swiss Alps on the Jungfrau Railway to the Top of Europe: the mighty Jungfraujoch.

Read what Nick Dalton had to say about our tour and his experiences on the Great Rail Journeys' Classic Glacier Express tour.