You know how much I like to share uncommon things to do in a
country, well this time around I would like to share an experience of walking
inside a train tunnel (a new one that is still WIP of course). This was when
attending Swiss rail Guinness record for world's longest train, with 100 passenger
coaches, as posted earlier.
Honestly, I never knew that Switzerland actually has a railway
museum, and this one is at/on the famous UNESCO route - Rhaetian Railway in the
Albula / Bernina Landscapes. And as you can guess it, I took a ‘stroll’ inside
the Albula Tunnel.
Located on the UNESCO World Heritage route, this museum also operates a model railway workshop with 1950s and 1960s buildings and the Rhaetian Railway viaducts and tunnels. Occasionally the builder, Bernhard Tarnutzer can be seen on site is regularly on site and is always happy to share information about the construction back then and train system.
Please check the workshop schedule before coming if you are interested to participate.
2. Simulator of the original “Crocodile” loco
The “Crocodile” loco were built to pull heavy goods trains on the steep Gotthardbahn tracks from Lucerne to Chiasso. It was built between 1919 and 1927, and was important to Switzerland during the Second World War.
3. Albula Railway Trail walk
Of course the Albula Railway Trail walk from Preda to Bergün through the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This lasted for 2.5 hours and is an easy walk as well as informative (make sure you wear a good walking shoes). The walk follows the railway line route with viaducts and all, there’s information panels along the way.
4. Albula adventure train ride
The historic train runs every Sunday (please check the availability and schedule beforehand) taking you to the Albula Railway Trail and return.
An interactive activity for kids is available where it tells a story of how Clà Ferrovia lost his whistle 100 years ago. The kids is help him find his lost whistle.
1. Guided tours of the construction site is from/in Preda.
2. English group tours upon request.
3. Tours are only available on Wednesday from the beginning of July to the end of September.
4. It starts from 10:45am. On Sundays from 1:45 pm.
5. Register as number of participants is limited.
6. It cost CHF5.00 per/pax, payment is done locally to the on-site guide.
7. It takes 90mins to complete the tour.
8. Wear good walking shoes (after all, you are going into a tunnel 😉)
9. By the way, it is not suitable for kids under 6 years old (read : TUNNEL).
10. To register, go to info@berguen-filisur.ch
Adults CHF15.00
Children 6 – 15 years CHF11.00
Children up to 6 years FREE
Groups from 10 persons CHF13.00
Operating hours
Tuesday - Friday : 10.00am- 5.00pm
Saturday : 10.00am - 6.00pm
Sunday and general holidays : 10.00am - 5.00pm
Monday : Closed
The Switzerland 2022 Media Fam Trip is organized by Tourism Switzerland
in partnership with all its sponsors.
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