Bahnmuseum Albula
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Intro
At the Albula Railway Museum in Bergün, you dive into the history of the Rhaetian Railway. Across 1,300 m², 600 exhibits show how the UNESCO World Heritage route between Thusis and Samedan was built and continues to operate today.
The Albula Railway Museum at a glance
The Albula Railway Museum is located directly at Bergün station on the Albula Line of the Rhaetian Railway. Across 1,300 m² of exhibition space, around 600 exhibits document more than 100 years of railway history in Graubünden. Interactive installations, sound rooms, simulators and film screenings bring to life the pioneering achievements behind the construction of this UNESCO World Heritage route.
What to experience
Sitting at the Controls of the Crocodile
In front of the museum entrance stands one of the last surviving Ge 6/6 I locomotives – the legendary "Crocodile". You can climb into the cab and, thanks to a driving simulator, travel the Albula Line yourself. An experience for railway fans and children alike.
- Good to know: The Crocodile is in the outdoor area – accessible in any weather.
- Tip: The model railway workshop by Bernhard Tarnutzer runs Tue–Sun from 3 pm.
Discovering Railway History
In the exhibition rooms, you learn how the Albula Line – with its spiral tunnels, viaducts and loop tunnels – was constructed. Historical plans, original documents and retired station clocks tell the story of the people and machines behind this construction project. A miniature layout in O scale shows the route as a model.
- Good to know: Audio guides are available in several languages.
- Tip: The museum's special exhibitions change regularly – worth a return visit.
Walking the Albula Railway Trail
The Albula Railway Trail leads from Preda to Bergün, following the UNESCO World Heritage route through tunnels and across viaducts. You can combine the walk with a museum visit: take the RhB from Bergün to Preda and walk back to the railway village.
- Good to know: The museum is right next to Bergün station – ideal as a starting or finishing point.
- Tip: Bergün is a car-free railway village – best reached by RhB from Chur or St. Moritz.
General information
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Bahnmuseum Albula
Veja Stazion 11 7482 Bergün/Bravuogn 081 420 00 06 (Museum) contact@bahnmuseum-albula.ch |
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Group & pricing information
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CHF 15.00
Groups from 10 p.: CHF 13.00/pers. Schools: CHF 9.00/student/teacher CHF 15.00 Children up to 16 years: CHF 11.00 Children and teenagers up to 6 years: free admission |
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Address
Bahnmuseum Albula
Plazi 2A
Dienstleistungszentrum
7482
Bergün / Bravuogn
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)81 420 00 06
albulatunnel@bahnmuseum-albula.ch
bahnmuseum-albula.ch
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