Landquart, Switzerland Travel Guide

City City in Grisons, Switzerland near the Rhine River

A rail junction in the Prättigau valley, Landquart funnels skiers and hikers toward Davos and Klosters; visitors use the Rhaetian Railway to access alpine trails, enjoy river-side walks, and hit the Fashion Outlet for Swiss-made wool and outdoor kit.

Costs

$150-300 typical daily budget

Switzerland is expensive; expect high prices for food and services.

Safety

Very safe and secure

Extremely safe, low crime and reliable emergency services.

Best Time

December-March and June-September

Winter for skiing, summer for hiking in nearby Alps.

In This Guide

Why Visit
Best Things to Do
Bucket List
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
How to Get Around
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Local Time

7:39 PM

GMT+2

Weather

56°F

Overcast

Population

8,886

Infrastructure & Convenience

Excellent Swiss rail and road links, tourist-friendly services, English widely understood.

Popularity

Small transport and shopping hub used by skiers and outlet shoppers.

Known For

Rail junction to Davos/Klosters, Landquart Fashion Outlet, Alpine access, skiing and hiking, Prättigau valley gateway, scenic train rides, clean mountain air

Landquart hosts a major outlet mall-Landquart Fashion Outlet-drawing shoppers from across Switzerland and neighboring countries.

Why Visit Landquart, Switzerland? #

A transport hub for alpine adventure, this small Swiss town is popular with travelers heading to Davos, Klosters and nearby ski resorts while also offering outlet shopping at the Landquart Fashion Outlet. The rail connections of the Rhaetian network make day trips and mountain hikes easy, and in summer the valley is a gateway to high-alpine walking, mountain biking and timbered village charm.

Best Things to Do in Landquart, Switzerland

All Attractions ›

Vaduz Castle

Hilltop castle and official residence of Liechtenstein's prince

Castle

Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein

Modern and contemporary art museum with minimalist architecture

Museum

Gutenberg Castle

Medieval hilltop castle overlooking Balzers village

Castle

Rheinpark Stadion

National stadium in Vaduz hosting football matches

Stadium

Vaduz Cathedral

Neo-Gothic cathedral and landmark parish church in Vaduz

Religious Site

Walensee

Deep alpine lake surrounded by steep Swiss cliffs

Lake

Grauspitz

Highest mountain of Liechtenstein on the Swiss border.

Mountain

Glacier Express

Scenic Swiss train linking Zermatt and St. Moritz

Road

Landquart, Switzerland Bucket List

Don't Miss

Landquart Fashion Outlet - Shop Landquart Fashion Outlet for international brands and discounted designer collections.
Landquart railway station - See the historic Landquart station hub linking scenic rail routes across Graubünden.
Prättigau valley walks - Walk local Prättigau valley paths for river scenery and village viewpoints.

Hidden Gems

Rheinwald forest trails - Explore lesser-known forest trails for peaceful conifer woods and local birdlife sightings.
Local alpine dairies - Visit small alpine dairies to sample regional cheeses and meet producers.
Ragaz mineral springs (short trip) - Make a short excursion to Bad Ragaz for spa waters and tranquil gardens.

Day Trips

Davos and Klosters - Catch a short train to Davos or Klosters for alpine hiking and mountain scenery.
Pizol hikes - Take a day in Pizol for ridge trails, lakes, and high-altitude panoramas.

Best Time to Visit Landquart, Switzerland #

Landquart is great in summer for hiking and winter for nearby ski resorts; spring and autumn can be wet and changeable. Pack layers - mountain weather shifts fast.

Summer

June - August · 12 - 28 °C (54 - 82 °F)

Warm valley days and clear mountain air make for excellent hiking and cycling; expect busy trails and quick afternoon cloud buildups at higher elevations.

Winter

December - February · -8 - 3 °C (18 - 37 °F)

Cold snowy winters reward skiers and cozy alpine weekends - train links are reliable, but dress warmly for wind and frequent temperature inversions.

Spring

March - May · 3 - 15 °C (37 - 59 °F)

Late snow melts in higher valleys; lower elevations green up quickly - unpredictable mix of sun, showers and muddy trails but fewer tourists.

Best Time to Visit Landquart, Switzerland #

Climate

Landquart, Switzerland's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (863 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

-29°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-2° – 5°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

54 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

8.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-2° – 6°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

1° – 11°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 14°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

70 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

14.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

15.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

103 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

15.2h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

99 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

14.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

Moderate

12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

6° – 15°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 9°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

73 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.2

UV Index

Low

9.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-1° – 5°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

62 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.5h daylight

How to Get to Landquart, Switzerland

Landquart is a rail hub in eastern Switzerland with direct, frequent SBB and Rhaetian Railway services-trains are the most convenient way to arrive from Zurich or Chur. Local PostBus services and regional trains shuttle passengers to mountain resorts and villages.

By Air

Zurich Airport (ZRH): The largest international gateway to eastern Switzerland. From Zurich Airport you can catch SBB trains to Landquart (typical journey about 1h 30-1h 50 with direct or one-change services); Swiss rail fares vary (short journeys often CHF 20-40 depending on advance purchase and discounts).

St. Gallen-Altenrhein (ACH) / Innsbruck (INN) / regional airports: Altenrhein is a small regional option across the lake; Innsbruck or Friedrichshafen are alternatives depending on airlines. These require longer transfers by rail and road to reach Landquart.

By Train & Bus

Train: Landquart has a major railway station (Landquart Bahnhof) on the Swiss Federal Railways and Rhaetian Railway network, with frequent InterRegio/InterCity and regional services to Zurich, Chur and the Engadin. Zurich-Landquart is about 1h 20-1h 50 depending on service; Chur-Landquart is around 20-30 minutes. Expect Swiss-standard punctuality and clean stations.

Bus: Regional PostBus services cover villages and ski-resort access points from Landquart station. Local buses and seasonal shuttle services connect to mountain resorts; fares are integrated into regional ticketing where applicable.

How to Get Around Landquart, Switzerland #

Landquart is a walkable small town with an important rail junction: frequent Swiss Federal Railways and Rhaetian Railway services connect to Zurich, Chur and mountain resorts. Local buses and taxis cover nearby villages; trains make Landquart a convenient base for day trips and skiing areas.

Where to Stay in Landquart, Switzerland #

Budget

Near Landquart Bahnhof - CHF 60-120/night

Landquart is a transport hub with a few simple guest rooms and hostel-style stays near the station.

Budget options listed in Landquart - Small hostels/guest rooms via bookings

Mid-Range

Station / Outlet area - CHF 120-200/night

Several comfortable hotels near the station and outlet centre; convenient for transfers and skiing day trips.

Hotel Bahnhof Landquart (local guesthouse) - Close to the rail hub
Local mid-range guesthouses - Comfortable regional options

Luxury

Nearby alpine resorts (drive) - CHF 200+/night

Landquart itself has limited luxury inventory; luxury resorts are in neighbouring alpine valleys.

Higher-end hotels in nearby resorts - Luxury resorts a short drive away

Where to Eat in Landquart, Switzerland #

Swiss Alpine Cuisine

Casual Eateries & Bakeries

Breakdown of cuisine types found across Landquart, Switzerland's restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.

Regional

Pizza

Burger

Italian

Kebab

Pasta

Thai

Asian

German

Indian

Cafe

Jause

Salad

Swiss

Spanish

Turkish

Sandwich

Ice Cream

International

Mediterranean

Nightlife in Landquart, Switzerland #

Nightlife in Landquart is limited - expect a few hotel bars and low-key pubs rather than late-night clubs. For livelier evening options, nearby resort towns offer more entertainment.

Shopping in Landquart, Switzerland #

The town’s standout shopping attraction is the Landquart Fashion Outlet, which draws shoppers regionally for brand-name discounts. Aside from the outlet there are small local shops and services for everyday needs.