Filisur is an Alpine village and former municipality in the Albula Region in the canton of Graubunden in Switzerland. The village sits on a hillside with a view to the west where the two rivers Albula/Alvra from the Albula Pass and Landwasser from Davos meet. . It has been entered into the national inventory of cultural treasures and is considered one of the best-preserved Engadine one-street villages. Here traditions and customs are alive and well. The perfect place for visitors with a knack for exploration and discoveries.As part of the BergunFilisur vacation region, the village of 500 inhabitants is an ideal starting point for train rides on the UNESCO World Heritage route of the Rhaetian Railway.
Railway enthusiasts get their money's worth in the BergunFilisur vacation region. Filisur is the starting point of the 3rd stage of the railway adventure route. Not only railway enthusiasts experience something special in Filisur: From 1952 to 1954 the first Heidi film was shot on the Filisur Alp Falein - an excursion that is well worthwhile, even today. Whether one wants a challenging hike or a short walk, Filisur is also a true paradise for walkers.The llamas of the organic farm La Sorts in Filisur are available for romantic hikes through the wilderness by day or night. Filisur also has 14 kilometers of cross-country tracks. A 3-km nighttime cross-country loop completes the attractive Nordic skiing offers. In Filisur, ice-skating fans can enjoy a natural ice rink, which is illuminated at night. Some of the popular events like Alpine Marathon in June and large scale Village market with vintage tractor show and live music in September took place.
