Glacier express

If you are afraid it will be too hot in October, what do they do in July?

Swelter. I wouldn’t do it.

Why I ask is because a You tube young couple were complaining it was very hot.
So hoping first week in October should be ok and no chance of a hot day.

That train runs basically ENE from Zermatt to Chur, then turns south to St. Moritz. If you sit on the north side of the train (left side going eastward) you should not have any sun shining in the window, even on a warm day.

https://www.mystsnet.com/en/download/swiss-travel-system-map-en-2023/?wpdmdl=14294&masterkey=63a023c8da36c

All it takes is one Youtube or TikTok vid to put some people off their feed. The power of the Influencers.

Thanks Lola for your informative reply…….unlike the others.

We did the Glacier Express in September several years ago on a gorgeous sunny day. We were not too hot.

if you take the regular hourly trains on the same tracks, same speed, same stations (even more actually because the named train non-stops some) same views, fewer people, the windows open to let in that cool or cold fall air

This is something that I am slightly worried about too, as we have seat reservations in Excellence Class for 1st October from St. Moritz to Zermatt.

I have found that European trains tend to be incredibly overheated, by my standards, so always now dress accordingly.

Lola, when I reserved our seats it stated that train direction was unknown.

The Glacier Express changes directions at Chur. Thus they cannot say for sure the direction, as it is different in different sections.

I really would not worry about heat on a train in Switzerland in October. Worst comes to worst, it is easy to catch some fresh air at one of the many stops (stay by the door, though).