Experiences by rail

In 2008, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee added the Albula and Bernina lines of the Rhaetian Railway to its World Heritage List. This makes the Rhaetian Railway the third railway in the world to be considered "universally outstanding". Enjoy a ride on the historic railway through the beautiful Graubünden high mountain landscape.

The Albula and Bernina line between Thusis and Tirano is an excellent example of the development of the high alpine landscape. The line is one of the most spectacular narrow-gauge railways in the world. The Albula Railway was completed in 1903, the Bernina Railway in 1910. The Albula Railway was already considered a masterpiece at the time of its construction. The Bernina Railway is the highest Alpine transversal in Europe and one of the steepest adhesion railways in the world.

The Albula Railway Museum is located directly on the Albula line of the Rhaetian Railway. A place for families and railway enthusiasts. Using staged rooms, original exhibits and one of the last "crocodile" locomotives, the museum conveys historical and current aspects of this most spectacular of all Swiss railway lines, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Over 400 exhibits from more than 100 years await visitors on 1,300 m2. The museum can be reached from Davos Platz in 45 minutes on the Rhaetian Railway.

Today, the Alps no longer have to be conquered. The most beautiful crossing of the Alps already exists: the Albula and Bernina route of the Rhaetian Railway. This connects the north and south of Europe in a uniquely beautiful way - with the Bernina Express. Since 2008, the route from Thusis to Tirano has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This train journey is an ideal day trip from Davos Klosters.

In the heart of Graubünden, between Alvaneu, Schmitten, Filisur, Bergün and Davos Wiesen, lies the Landwasserwelt, which is characterized by water and the UNESCO World Heritage RhB. It comprises five worlds of experience: railway, agriculture, forest, water and culture. Historic trains and the Albula Railway Museum offer insights into the history of the railway, while viewpoints and the viaduct shuttle open up impressive perspectives. Hiking trails, interactive tours and visits to regional farms complete the offer. The region can be explored flexibly and the day can be designed individually. The Landwasser passes, available in summer, allow the use of public transport and entry to various attractions.

This classic train offers you the most beautiful journey between Davos, St. Moritz and Zermatt. A comfortable train takes you through a piece of pure nature with aromatic and rustic mountain forests, quiet alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams, and through traditional mountain valleys with centuries-old culture.

Seat reservation required
The "slowest express train in the world" shows a cross-section of the diverse Switzerland and is a piece of real travel pleasure. On the Glacier Express, meals are prepared for guests by the chef in the dining car. The Railbar brings coffee, drinks and snacks directly to your seat. The Glacier Express is perfect for any time of year. Seat reservations are mandatory on all trains and are possible at all train stations and travel agencies in Switzerland.

From May 17 to October 26, 2025, you have the opportunity to travel daily from Davos to Filisur and back on a historic train composition from the 1920s. The nostalgic 1st and 2nd class carriages and open observation cars are usually pulled by the legendary "Crocodile" Ge 6/6 414/415 locomotive. Due to repair work, these are out of service until further notice. A Ge 4/4 I (BoBo 1) locomotive will operate as a replacement. One of the highlights is the ride over the 210-meter-long Wiesner Viaduct – at 88.9 meters, it is the highest bridge on the Rhaetian Railway (RhB).

Travel comfortably to the Landwasser Viaduct with the Tschutschubai railway.
On the Albula line, halfway between Chur and St. Moritz, a superlative engineering structure is coming up: 142 meters long, 65 meters high, and supported by five brick pillars - the Landwasser Viaduct. You have to take some time to take in the masterpiece in all its glory. The viaduct square near Filisur is the perfect place for this. In summer, it can be reached from Filisur station by Tschutschubai railway.

Combine the nostalgic train and the Landwasser Express
The Landwasser Express transports children and adults to the Landwasser Viaduct in 30 minutes. Tip: Take the regional train at 1.30 p.m. from Davos Platz so that you can catch the Landwasser Express at 2.15 p.m. If you want to start in the morning, take the nostalgic train to Filisur at 10.18 a.m.

The GraubündenPASS gives you free travel throughout the canton. Get on board and discover Graubünden from its sunny side: within a week on two days or within two weeks on five days, you can experience 7,106 square kilometers of real Switzerland. The train and bus pass is available for a preferred region (1 zone) or for the whole of Graubünden (6 zones). In addition, you can travel to your favorite mountain on selected mountain railways for half price or receive attractive discounts on leisure activities. The GraubündenPASS is valid in the canton of Graubünden on the route network of the following companies: Rhaetian Railway, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Matterhorn Gotthard Railway, PostBus, Davos Transport Company, Engadin Bus, Chur City Bus, Silvestri Bus Livigno, local buses in Klosters, Scuol and St. Moritz and at lofty heights on the Rhäzüns – Feldis cable car.