Bernina Express to St. Moritz, Switzerland

Known as the "Little Red Train," the Bernina Express was built more than 100 years ago to scale the majestic mountain landscapes of the Swiss Alps. This historical feat of engineering still climbs up the 7,330-foot (2,235-meter) high Bernina Pass along a UNESCO World Heritage-listed route. Now the train is electric and quiet, traveling along the winding, scenic uphill climb to St. Moritz. A day-long outing from Varenna, Italy, we took the train to Tirano, then departed on the Bernina Express to St. Moritz, walked around the lake, had lunch and returned to Tirano. The trip is all about the RIDE and SCENERY -- St. Mortiz itself was pretty lifeless during this early summer, with closed designer shops and construction work after the ski season. I found some interesting "dwarfs" (from Snow White), that made for a great photo op you'll see. The lake you see in my video is the BIG attraction along with picturesque surrounding peaks. The train experience is worth the time, especially if you're already in the Lake Como area. Spend some time in Tirano, Italy, where you'll find nice shops, historic markers. Enjoy!