Albula Railway

The single-track railway line stretches 62 kilometers through the Swiss Alps, connecting Thusis at 697 meters to St. Moritz at 1,774 meters elevation.

Construction began in September 1898, with the first section from Thusis to Celerina opening in July 1903 and the extension to St. Moritz completing in July 1904.

The railway features 55 bridges and 39 tunnels along its route, earning recognition as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Rhaetian Railway in 2008.

Regular hourly trains operate on the line throughout the year, with additional services during summer months requiring advance reservations for tourist routes.

The railway includes spiral tunnels between Bergün and Preda that overcome a height difference of 400 meters through engineering solutions in mountain terrain.

Location: Canton of the Grisons

Official opening: 1903

Part of: Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes

Website: http://rhb.ch/Home.1643.0.html?&L=3

GPS coordinates: 46.40889,10.01972

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47