Filisur: Filisur (RhB)

Filisur combines the quiet scale of an Alpine settlement with the engineering drama of the Rhaetian Railway, reflecting its position above the meeting of the Albula and Landwasser valleys in Grisons. Just outside the village, the Landwasser Viaduct carries trains on a curved limestone structure into a tunnel in the cliffside; it is among Switzerland’s best-known railway monuments. The Albula line forms part of the UNESCO-listed Rhaetian Railway in the Albula/Bernina Landscapes, linking the area to a transalpine rail tradition. Filisur’s compact historic core retains substantial stone houses, while paths lead into wooded slopes and the surrounding mountains. Move on to other webcams in Grisons to compare Alpine valleys and railway settings around Filisur.

The terrain of Grisons ranges from high Alpine valleys in the south to the broad Rhine valley in the north, shaping Switzerland’s largest and most linguistically diverse canton. The Inn flows through the Engadin, while the Rhine has long connected Chur, the cantonal capital, with the rest of central Europe. Romansh remains a defining regional language alongside German and Italian. The Rhaetian Railway’s Albula and Bernina lines, recognised by UNESCO, cross dramatic mountain country with remarkable engineering. Browse further webcams from the area to trace how this corner of eastern Switzerland links with neighbouring Alpine regions.

Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.