UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscapes

Regional train of the Rhaetian Railway at Lago di Poschiavo on a sunny summer day

As the train meanders over viaducts, disappears into spiral tunnels and crosses wide valleys, the breathtaking beauty of the Albula and Bernina route is showcased to perfection. The railway line follows terrain that has been shaped over thousands of years. No wonder it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What Makes This Railway Line a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

The Albula/Bernina line is not just a railway line. It is an architectural masterpiece that winds its way impressively through gorges and rocks and over enormous heights. It bears witness to the development of the Alpine railways, which have connected people to the mountains since the 20th century.

The Rhaetian Railway line between Thusis and Tirano is considered worthy of protection for all humankind. That’s why it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The universal value of the railway line is rooted in the interplay of technology, architecture and landscape. And, of course, its historical significance.

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Highlights Along the Route

Landwasser Viaduct

Rough rock faces, green forests and an elegant iron structure that crosses the mountain massif at an altitude of 65 metres. Riding across Graubünden’s most famous bridge is sure to give you goosebumps.

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Albula Railway Museum

The trains roll outside, the technology is brought to life inside. The Albula Railway Museum tells the story of pioneering days in the mountains. It shows how the art of engineering became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Railway Adventure Trail Albula

A tunnel that turns in circles to make the track gain altitude. A viaduct that overcomes angular rocks. The route along the Albula line tells a story of the art of construction and railway history.

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Die Rhätische Bahn in der Montebello-Kurve bei Pontresina (Foto: © Schweiz Tourismus / Jan Geerk; Quelle: swiss-image.ch)

Morteratsch Glacier

A sea of ice glistening in the sun. Hilly boulders, formed over millennia. Marvel at one of the longest glaciers in the Eastern Alps. On the nature trail or from the comfort of the train.

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Lago Bianco

The milky meltwater of the glacier and the silence of the Bernina Pass are what give the reservoir its charm. It’s no wonder that Lago Bianco supplies not only electricity but also energy for people to recharge their batteries.

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Alp Grüm

From the Bernina Pass, the railway takes you around tight bends to the car-free alp. Homemade capuns await you at 2,091 metres above sea level. The view of the Valposchiavo and the Palü Glacier is an added bonus.

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Cavaglia Glacier Garden

Round, smoothly polished shafts in the rock – as if the Ice Age carved its memory into the stone. The glacial mills near Cavaglia train station are true works of art created by nature.

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Offers & Experience Tips

Bernina Express

Strolling through Chur’s old town in the morning and drinking a glass of local wine in Tirano at lunchtime? Our panoramic train will take you from Graubünden to Italy in four and a half hours.

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Couple enjoying the view on the Landwasser Viaduct

Alpine Circle

Watching ibex, paddling along the Rhine Gorge and climbing the Bernina glaciers? Immerse yourself in the Alpine world of Graubünden on a round trip. Stage by stage.

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Glacier Express

Marvel at the peaks between Zermatt and St. Moritz – from the comfort of your seat. What if hunger strikes? Just order some capuns. Your journey on the world’s slowest high-speed train will fly by.

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Two hikers look out from the viewing point near Filisur at the Landwasser Viaduct and a train of the Rhaetian Railway

Via Albula/Bernina

On this multi-day hike, the picture-perfect scenery becomes reality. Past the emerald-green Lai da Palpuogna or the Landwasser Viaduct. The Via Albula/Bernina is beauty in its natural form.

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A Rhaetian Railway train crosses the Landwasser Viaduct in the Albula/Bernina landscape

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland

Niagara Falls? You can find them in Schaffhausen. Winter sports like in Aspen? St. Moritz. The lifestyle of the Côte d’Azur? You can find it in Montreux. See for yourself along the panoramic trains’ 1,280-kilometre route.

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Two children at the Albula Railway Museum in Bergün

Albula Railway Museum, Bergün

UNESCO World Heritage Pass

Travel to Landwasser Viaduct, Alp Grüm or the Albula Railway Museum – on the highest and steepest tracks in Europe. The Rhaetian Railway gives you all the experiences in just one ticket. ‘Patgific’, don’t you think?

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Good to Know

Best time to travel	The UNESCO World Heritage route is a unique experience. 365 days a year. In spring and summer, the steep tracks of the Albula/Bernina line carry you to the starting point of your refreshing hike through the high mountains. In autumn, the golden larches are a real treat along the route. And in winter, you can enjoy the view of the frozen mountain lakes and mighty glaciers in the warming sun.
Timetable	Do you want to travel from Chur to Tirano by panoramic train? The Bernina Express connects the world of glaciers with the way of life of our Italian neighbours. Or would you prefer to take the slowest high-speed train in the world from St. Moritz to Zermatt? The Glacier Express takes you through the Alpine panorama of the Albula route, among other places. If you only want to travel short distances, you can take the Rhaetian Railway’s regional trains. The view through the trains’ windows remains the same: spectacular viaducts, mighty glaciers and rugged mountains.
Accessibility	The Rhaetian Railway is a unique experience. To ensure everyone gets a chance to enjoy it, it offers direct support to people with reduced mobility. Boarding the train at Filisur or Pontresina railway stations? This is no problem with a wheelchair. You can find an overview of which stations are accessible online. Passengers with disabilities can enjoy the Rhaetian Railway services at a reduced price – with the GA Travelcard (general annual pass for Switzerland) or the BÜGA (Graubünden general annual pass).