This is Tschiertschen
Tschiertschen is known for its old wooden houses and family-friendly ski area. The village lies at around 1,350 metres in Schanfigg, the valley between Chur and Arosa in Graubünden.
Discover Tschiertschen
In the centre of Tschiertschen stand wooden houses darkened to a deep brown by the sun. Many were built in the 19th century by carpenter Johannes Niggli. Their façades bear painted sayings and the year of construction. One of these houses has been converted into the Aux Losanges cultural centre by the London architectural firm Caruso St John. Several times a year, you can enjoy jazz or classical music in its concert hall.
Tschiertschen ski area
The relatively small ski area, popular with families, lies on a north-facing slope above the village. The low winter sun reaches the slope at a shallow angle, so the snow stays longer. A 3-kilometre toboggan run also leads from the Waldstaffel chairlift's upper station down to the village. You can ride it on a sledge or a Gögel, a ski fitted with a seat, invented by 2 men from Tschiertschen.
Hiking from Alp Farur
Alp Farur, above Tschiertschen, is a good starting point for hikes. On selected days in summer and autumn, a historic PostBus takes you up there. At the alp, you can buy cheese made from the milk of cows grazing nearby. The mountain restaurant offers somewhere to stop for a meal. For the return journey, hire a kick scooter and ride through the forest and across meadows back to the village.
Around Tschiertschen
Tschiertschen is part of the municipality of Chur, the capital of the canton of Graubünden. In the old town, visit the cathedral with its gilded carved altar dating from the late Middle Ages. The Rhaetian Railway takes you from Chur up the valley to the holiday resort of Arosa. From there, you can hike back to Tschiertschen via Ochsenalp in around 4 hours.
Experience Tschiertschen for less
With the
Graubünden Pass, you can travel by train and bus without limits for several days. It is also valid on the PostBus to Tschiertschen and the train to Arosa. The Tschiertschen ski area is affordable too, as children under 10 ski for free.
