What’s the most magically memorable train trip you’ve ever taken? Mine was a few years ago when I rode the Bernina Express in sunny, snow laden Switzerland on the Bernina line section that runs from St. Moritz to the charming Italian town of Tirano. Although the entire journey is a train lover’s nirvana, I thought the most mesmerizing section was the 45 minute journey from Pontresina to Poschiavo.

The fascinating journey to the top of the Bernina Pass covers scenery that is a marvelous mix of landscapes that are bewitching and totally captivating. So much so, that it made me want to constantly jump off of the train and sample the beguiling beauty before me.