Switzerland Rhaetian Railway

This original vintage Swiss travel poster showcases the Rhaetian Railway (Rhätische Bahn) near Langwies in the canton of Graubünden (Grisons). Published in 1982 by the Swiss National Tourist Office (Schweizerische Verkehrszentrale), the poster features a beautiful winter photograph by Philipp Giegel (1927–1997), one of Switzerland's leading travel photographers. It captures the vivid red train crossing the famous Langwies Viaduct, providing a striking contrast against the snow-covered forests of the Swiss Alps.

Completed in 1914, the Langwies Viaduct was a groundbreaking engineering achievement and one of the world's first large reinforced-concrete railway bridges. Spanning 284 metres (932 feet) and rising 62 metres (203 feet) above the Plessur Valley, it became a landmark of modern bridge construction and remains an essential part of the Rhaetian Railway network linking Chur with Arosa. The route is celebrated for its dramatic Alpine scenery, combining deep valleys, dense forests, and spectacular mountain vistas.

Philipp Giegel's composition perfectly captures the quiet beauty of a Swiss winter. The snow-laden pine trees frame the brilliant red train as it glides across the elegant viaduct, emphasizing both the harmony between modern engineering and the natural landscape and the reliability of Swiss rail travel in every season.

A beautiful original vintage Swiss railway travel poster, combining exceptional photography with one of the most scenic railway routes in the Alps, making it highly desirable for collectors of railway, travel, and Swiss tourism posters.

In excellent condition with light age wear.