Bergun Filisur: Albulatunnel
Bergün Filisur combines a compact Alpine settlement with a heavily engineered railway corridor in a way that reflects its mountain position in Grisons. Bergün stands in the Albula valley on the Albula Railway, the historic Rhaetian Railway route between Thusis and St. Moritz. Its tunnels, bridges and tight curves are part of an extraordinary mountain railway achievement: in 2008, the Albula line and the Bernina line were inscribed together on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Albula Railway Museum in Bergün explores the line’s construction and operation. Graubünden houses, pastureland and forested slopes underline how closely the community is shaped by its terrain, while Filisur forms the other settlement in the same municipality.
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Few communities in Grisons have a history as closely tied to Alpine rail engineering as Bergün Filisur. The municipality lies in the Albula valley, where the Albula River runs down from the Albula Pass towards Tiefencastel. Its settlements stand along the Albula line of the Rhaetian Railway, inscribed with the Bernina line on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2008. Tunnels, viaducts and railway loops meet the demands of steep mountain terrain. Bergün is home to the Albula Railway Museum, while Filisur is closely associated with the Landwasser Viaduct. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Bergün Filisur and the Albula valley.
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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.
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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.
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