Filisur: Guided Landwasserwelt Tour to Viaducts & Vantage Points
ID: GYG1346380-2058675
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Explore the Landwasserwelt on foot and discover spectacular views of the Rhaetian Railway's viaducts. Listen to exciting stories and learn about technology, nature, and UNESCO World Heritage.
Experience the Landwasserwelt around Filisur up close and discover the famous viaducts of the Rhaetian Railway on a guided hiking tour. Your local guides will take you to the most beautiful vantage points and share fascinating insights into the history, technology, and landscape of the RhB UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will learn surprising facts about the architecture, hear exciting anecdotes about the region, and immerse yourself in the world of Swiss railway history.
The tour starts at the Filisur train station and first takes you to the Acatos viewing platform. From there, you can enjoy a unique view of the Landwasser Viaduct, which is considered a landmark of the Rhaetian Railway. Continue to Viaduktplatz, where you can marvel at the imposing structure up close. During the hike, you will learn everything there is to know about the World Heritage route, the challenges of its construction, and the importance of the railway for the region. Afterwards, you can optionally continue hiking to the Schmitten GR Landwasser Viaduct stop and return by the Viaduct Shuttle or visit the Filusio illusion car and the showroom.
The guided tour ends at Viaduktplatz, so you can then continue hiking on your own or start your return journey. Enjoy the fresh mountain air, the panorama, and the special atmosphere of this unique landscape.
Highlights
- Feel the magic of the UNESCO World Heritage Site up close at the viaducts
- Enjoy spectacular views from the Acatos viewing platform
- Learn fascinating facts about the technology of the Rhaetian Railway
- Explore the history and nature of the Landwasserwelt
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Hike to the Acatos viewing platform
- Continue to the Viaduktplatz at the Landwasser Viaduct
- End of the guided tour: Viaduktplatz
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
