Bern by train - On the way to Bern, in Liechentstein

#21 – Bern by train – 30 Days, 30 Countries

So… I initally planned yesterday evening to go see the tiny capital of Liechtenstein (Vaduz) – and then continueing to Bern by train where I would find a place to sleep. However… I soon found out that sleeping in Bern was so incredible expensive (of course, I knew this on forehand.. but didn’t expect hostels to be so expensive), that I decided to stay in Feldkirch (close to Vaduz). The next morning I would continue to Bern. So… I took the train to the station of Schaan-Vaduz, and there took the bus to Vaduz.

Soon I found out however, that barely any trains/busses went to Feldkirch in the evening. So after being for 5 minutes in Vaduz I had to walk quite fast for a whole hour to be on time in Buchs (Switzerland) to take the train to Feldkirch (so.. lesson learned: with a tight schedule, do not improvise). The walk through the countryside was quite nice however, mountains / (bloody) sun / green / river, you name it. So now I’m in Bern,which is incredibly expensive (luckily I already bought food in Austria), which is a rather nice city. Besides being ridicilously expensive (did I mention that?) it’s neat, fresh and green. Soon I’ll be off to Italy! But first.. there lies an incredible mountain-journey ahead of me. Do google about the Bernina Express, then you know enough (side note: I’m taking the regular trains that run on this route as well).

Best update so-far: I’m speechless. Completely blown away by the utter beautiness of the rail line Chur-St. Moritz-Tirano…… If you don’t have this one on your Interrail list..! While waiting in Chur for the train, the Glacier Express train arrives; almost completely build up from glass to give the tourist a incredible look on the train. However, it turns out that the regular train is attached to the tourist version, and together they go to St. Moritz. Even better, the regular train has windows that can be opened: this makes the whole experience much better…. So when you’ll eventually do the trip from Chur to Tirano (you must!), go with the regular train!

After we’ve left Chur it ascends into the Alps while giving you incredible views on the area. You’ll see endless snowy mountain peaks (even in April, imagine what it looks like in the winter), small pittoresque towns and stunning green landscape. My journey was even better due to the fact that during most of the journey I was alone, silently enjoying. Arriving at the highest point of the trip, you’ll see snow snow snow snow snow and snow (did I mention snow?). You would think that when descending, you’ll pretty much see the same as what you’ve seen before. WRONG!

When going to Tirano, the train descends in endless turns through tiny villages that are só tiny that the train even continues on the road!! It honks a few times and you’ll see cars flying to the other side to get out of it’s way. It’s an incredible journey, which is confirmed by the fact that the whole rail line from Chur to Tirano is listed by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. For now I’ll show you some pictures, but a video will be coming soon. Oh.. and let’s not forget this: I’m on my way to Rome…

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Bern by train - If everyone takes a picture... I'll do one as well
Bern by train – If everyone takes a picture… I’ll do one as well
Bern by train - The Bernina Express
Bern by train – The Bernina Express

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