Shopping Strategy
Visit the Landquart Fashion Outlet on weekdays to avoid the heavy weekend crowds from Zurich and Chur.
Grisons, Switzerland
City·Functional, Busy, Modern
Located at the entrance to the Prättigau valley, Landquart serves as the essential threshold to the Grisons Alps. While many travelers know it as a major railway interchange where the Swiss Federal Railways meet the Rhaetian Railway, the town has become a destination in its own right thanks to the Landquart Fashion Outlet. This open-air shopping village offers a wide array of international brands set against a stunning mountain backdrop. Beyond shopping, Landquart provides immediate access to extensive hiking and cycling paths along the Rhine and serves as an efficient base for exploring nearby Davos, Klosters, and the regional capital, Chur.
Located at the entrance to the Prättigau valley, Landquart serves as the essential threshold to the Grisons Alps. While many travelers know it as a major railway interchange where the Swiss Federal Railways meet the Rhaetian Railway, the town has become a destination in its own right thanks to the Landquart Fashion Outlet. This open-air shopping village offers a wide array of international brands set against a stunning mountain backdrop. Beyond shopping, Landquart provides immediate access to extensive hiking and cycling paths along the Rhine and serves as an efficient base for exploring nearby Davos, Klosters, and the regional capital, Chur.
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Highlights
Home to the Landquart Fashion Outlet with over 160 designer brands.
Major railway junction connecting SBB and the scenic Rhaetian Railway.
Strategic gateway to the Prättigau valley and world-class ski resorts.
Surrounded by dramatic Alpine scenery and Rhine Valley hiking trails.
Before you go: Landquart essentials
Primarily a transit and shopping hub rather than a traditional high-alpine tourist village.
Limited nightlife options compared to nearby Chur or the major mountain resorts.
Excellent base for day trips due to its central location and superior rail connectivity.
Rail Connections
Use Landquart as a transfer point to switch from the main SBB line to the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) for scenic trips to Davos.
Best For
Designer shopping and convenient Alpine transit.
Currency
CHF ₣
Average Cost
$150-$250 p/day
Languages Spoken
German, English
Outdoor Access
Take advantage of the flat, well-maintained cycling paths along the Rhine River that pass directly through the town.
Best time to visit Landquart
June-September, December-March
Spring
Mild weather in the valley makes it ideal for cycling along the Rhine, though higher mountain trails may still be snowy.
Best Season
Summer
Perfect for hiking in the surrounding mountains and enjoying the open-air atmosphere of the shopping village.
Best Season
Fall
The changing colors of the vineyards in the nearby Bündner Herrschaft make for beautiful autumn day trips.
Best Season
Winter
A convenient stop for skiers heading to Klosters and Davos; the outlet is a great spot to pick up winter gear.
Location
Landquart, Grisons, Switzerland
