Albula-Bernina express, RhB Map / Location

Riding the Albula-Bernina Express on the Rhaetian Railway offers one of the most breathtaking rail journeys in the Alps, linking Chur or St. Moritz with Tirano in Italy. This UNESCO World Heritage route threads through dramatic mountain landscapes, crossing 196 bridges and spiraling through 55 tunnels as it climbs from high alpine plateaus to the icy Bernina Pass. Passengers gaze upon frozen waterfalls near Preda, the elegant curve of Landwasser Viaduct, and panoramic views of Piz Palü from the Ospizio Bernina station. Opened in stages between 1903 and 1910, the line operates year-round with panoramic cars revealing glaciers, deep gorges, and traditional Engadin villages with sgraffito-decorated façades. In winter, the snow-blanketed scenery glows under clear skies, while summer reveals wildflowers along high-altitude trails like the Bernina trek. It's not just a train - it’s a journey through engineering mastery and alpine grandeur.