Up nice and early to pack, we need to catch the first cable-car down the mountain in order to reach Samaden in time for our Austrian Railjet train. Oops – look out the window – it’s snowing ! Very windy with swirling snow. Went outside to take pictures anyway.
After a lovely cheese, bread and cold meat breakfast we caught the first car down the mountain at 8.00am in the snow. Just us and the driver.
Walked down a small way in the snow to the lonely station. Struggled to buy a ticket a ticket at the automated machine – so settled for a ticket to Pontressina.
This was our route for the day, the only train we prebooked was the Railjet, rest just hop on and sit where ever you like.
- Diavolezza to Pontressina
- Pontressina to Sargans
- Sargans to Chur
- Chur to Sameden
- Then Railjet to Innsbruck
Sargans to Chur – lady conductress told us about the photographic carriage compartment at the end of the train – amazing, floor to ceiling windows, glass roof and electric opening windows. All to myself !
Not pleased with Railjet – too crowded with people who could not find a seat nor find a place for their luggage and people sitting in reserved seats. So we put our luggage in one cartridge, chucked a family out of our reserved seats and settled in for the journey.. Comfy enough, but crowded, people having to stand. Some stunning scenery.
Arrived at Innsbruck, and, after getting a map we walked to the Marmota Hostel where we stayed for the next two nights.
Next – Marmota Hostel in Innsbruck