Glacier express

Hi wayneg,

Early May is beautiful, with the mountain tops still covered in snow and Spring in the valleys. However, it ultimately depends on the weather of any particular day and the altitude. Bern is located much lower than St. Moritz, and that can make a huge difference. St. Moritz will be in early Spring, Bern may feel like Summer if you're lucky.

It is indeed low season so please check the timetable for trips you've planned, especially for mountain excursions. Some lifts and mountain trains may be closed. Accommodation should generally not be a problem to find. Another way is to book in advance but cancel if you want to: many hotels offer free cancellation until the day of arrival. You'll definitely have a place to stay but also the option to pick another hotel. This page is a good starting point.

You can get off the Glacier Express anywhere you like. Just keep in mind that you need seat reservations for every leg you'll be traveling. Please visit the Swiss Pass page for all details about the pass.

Have fun!