The iconic Landwasser Viaduct seen through trees in the Albula Valley, Graubünden
📸 Best viaduct photo experience in Switzerland

Landwasser Viaduct Express Trip from Filisur

⏱ 1.5 hours ✓ Free cancellation 🏃 Easy
  • ✓ Ride the Landwasser Express directly to the iconic UNESCO-listed viaduct
  • ✓ Exclusive photo stop right beside the famous arched stone viaduct
  • ✓ Relax by a fire pit surrounded by the Albula Valley landscape

📸 Best viaduct photo experience in Switzerland

The Landwasser Viaduct is one of the most photographed railway structures in the world — and this tiny-group experience gets you right to its base, not just a view from a train window. With just 5 people maximum and a fire pit on-site, it's as peaceful as it is spectacular.

✓ Pros

  • ✓Maximum 5 participants — completely different from mass tourism experiences
  • ✓You stand at the base of the viaduct, not just pass over it by train
  • ✓Fire pit, benches and info kiosk make it a lingering experience, not just a quick stop
  • ✓Food and drinks included — unusually generous for a rail experience
  • ✓Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Rhaetian Railway

✗ Cons

  • ✗Short duration (1.5 hours total) — best combined with another experience in the area
  • ✗Filisur is not a major hub — requires planning to reach
  • ✗Self-guided: no live commentary during the train ride
Best for: Photography enthusiasts, architecture lovers, railway fans, couples wanting a quiet and unusual alpine experience
Not for: Travellers wanting a full-day guided tour with meals and transfers — this is a focused, short experience

Tour highlights

  • ✓ Ride the Landwasser Express directly to the iconic UNESCO-listed viaduct
  • ✓ Exclusive photo stop right beside the famous arched stone viaduct
  • ✓ Relax by a fire pit surrounded by the Albula Valley landscape
  • ✓ Learn about the viaduct's history at the on-site information kiosk
  • ✓ Maximum 5 participants — an intimate, uncrowded experience
  • ✓ Round-trip ticket included — return to Filisur after exploring
  • ✓ Part of the UNESCO Albula/Bernina Railway World Heritage Site

Itinerary

Filisur Train Station

Departure

Board the Landwasser Express at Filisur station in the Albula Valley. The train begins its scenic route through the valley toward the famous viaduct.

Albula Valley

Scenic rail journey

Enjoy the changing landscapes of the Albula Valley, with views of forests, mountain streams and the impressive engineering of the UNESCO-listed Rhaetian Railway.

Landwasser Viaduct

Photo stop + exploration

Arrive at the foot of the Landwasser Viaduct — a 65-metre high curved stone arch bridge. Take your photos, read about the history at the information kiosk, and relax by the fire pit with benches.

Filisur Train Station

Return

Board the Landwasser Express back to Filisur. Continue your journey into the Albula or Engadin valleys, or return to your base.

What's included

✓ Included

  • ✓ Landwasser Express round-trip ticket (Filisur to viaduct and back)
  • ✓ Access to the exclusive photo point at the viaduct
  • ✓ Use of benches and fire pit
  • ✓ Historical information at the on-site info kiosk
  • ✓ Food and drinks at the fire pit
  • ✓ Personalised tour assistance

✗ Not included

  • ✗ Souvenirs
  • ✗ Transport to/from Filisur

Meeting point & departure

Filisur Train Station

Filisur Station, 7477 Filisur, Graubünden, Switzerland

Filisur is accessible by Rhaetian Railway from Chur or Davos. Check timetables at rhb.ch.

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Know before you go

  • ℹ Maximum group size: 5 participants — book early to secure your spot.
  • ℹ This is a self-guided experience; there is no live tour guide.
  • ℹ Filisur is reachable by Rhaetian Railway from Chur (40 min) or Davos (30 min).
  • ℹ The viaduct area is outdoors — dress for the weather and wear closed shoes.
  • ℹ Food and drinks are provided at the fire pit area.
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