Holiday destinations in Graubünden

For those who are looking for peace and quiet, Madulain is the place to go. The smallest commune in the upper Engadine has no more than 200 inhabitants, but the special charm of its typical Engadine houses and cultivated Rhaeto-Romanic culture is all the more convincing.

San Bernardino – the alpine holiday resort below Piz Uccello and in the middle of forests and moors. On a tour to Lake Doss or to the top of the pass, you will be amazed at the beauty of this original mountain landscape. The big plus is the year-round outdoor activities.

Lenzerheide is located in the heart of Graubünden and is one of the most versatile holiday regions in Switzerland. The Heidsee, the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area, the Bike Kingdom and impressive peaks such as the Parpaner Rothorn await you.

Sarn is a typical farming village with an authentic core that is well preserved and also well maintained.

Ilanz – the first city on the Rhine – is a lively town with a picturesque and historic town center. It is the perfect starting point for nature and cultural experiences.

St. Moritz is one thing above all thanks to its art, culture, shopping and the many events: it is diverse. The sun-drenched resort town will inspire you with its alpine ambience, its glamour and the outdoor activities in the beautiful Engadine nature.

Embedded in the majestic Silvretta group and the impressive Raetikon, the Praettigau offers good weather in summer or in winter with a wide variety of adventure pursuits in natural surroundings. Despite the immediate proximity to the world-famous destination Davos Klosters, the Praettigau has been largely spared from mass tourism.

The winegrowing village and former marketplace of Malans is located in the Bündner Herrschaft area, the only continuous winegrowing region in the canton of Graubünden.

The former smugglers’ paradise of Samnaun located in the Swiss, Austrian and Italian triangle has developed into a holiday resort for hiking enthusiasts and mountain bike riders. In winter the cross-border winter sports region of Samnaun and Ischgl (Austria) caters for the most discerning of visitors. All year round shrewd shoppers reap the benefits of the only tax-free resort in Switzerland.

The neighboring village of St. Moritz is by no means in its shadow: Celerina delights visitors with its charm, a variety of offerings and plenty of sunshine. San Gian, a church dating back to the 14th century, is perched just outside Celerina. It is the symbol of the village.

The patricians of the old days knew why they built their stately homes right here: La Punt has a favorable strategic situation at the foot of the former trade route across the Albula pass. The erstwhile farming village Chamues-ch lies at the entrance to the mystical chamois valley, the Val Chamuera.

The Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair holiday region – from the south-facing Val Müstair, and the Lower Engadin with its rich traditions and typical Engadin villages, to the Alpine village of Samnaun – features a blend of three cultures.

The picturesque Lower Engadin village of Sent enjoys a sunny location with wonderful views high above the valley floor, amid broad expanses of agricultural land and forest. The village currently has about 900 inhabitants and is a Rhaeto-Romanic stronghold.

Brienz/Brinzauls is situated on a natural sun terrace on the road between Lenzerheide and Davos at an altitude of around 1,150m.

Scuol is located in one of the most beautiful areas of Switzerland. The sweeping Inn Valley with its Engadin villages, Swiss pine and larch forests, Alpine meadows and mountain peaks will inspire you – whether you are visiting for winter sports, hiking, or biking. Enjoy deep relaxation in the mineral bath of Scuol.

Whether you are looking for peace and quiet or adventure – in Pontresina you will find both in a unique environment: Watch ibexes above the village, marvel at the Morteratsch glacier and the Piz Bernina on the Diavolezza and enjoy excursions to Lake Staz or Val Roseg.

Zernez is the gateway to the Swiss National Park. This is where your nature adventure in the largest wilderness in Switzerland begins. The town is located in the Engadine, surrounded by mountains, forests and rivers – ideal for hiking, wildlife watching and excursions in the region.

Surprisingly versatile: Surselva is located in the heart of the Alps, between the source of the Rhine and the Rhine Gorge. One can find ideal conditions for active and passive leisure enjoyment in and around the cozy mountain villages.

The Mediterranean lifestyle in an alpine setting. The whole little town is under special protection because of its historic importance. Poschiavo is also famous for its culinary delicacies and cultural heritage. Experience both on a tour of the village passing through narrow alleyways and across beautiful squares, or in the interesting Museum of Art.

Flims has everything you could possibly need for a perfect mountain holiday: a varied landscape for hiking and biking and one of the best winter sports areas in all of Switzerland. In addition, there are natural wonders such as the Rhine Gorge, the Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona, Lake Cauma and Lake Cresta.

The village of Soazza in the canton of Graubünden is situated on a sloped terrace amid steep, densely forested, craggy mountain slopes in the Italian-speaking Valle Mesolcina, a north-south oriented valley between Bellinzona and the San Bernardino Pass.

The vital Upper Engadine’s main city is not only a political center but also the cradle of Engadine’s way of life. Samedan is important thanks to its location in the heart of the Upper Engadine: the village is the turning point and pivot of the Rhaetian Railway and the home of the small international airport.

Nestled in a breathtaking mountain landscape and surrounded by verdant green meadows or snow-covered fields, the little village is an oasis all on its own. Tschierv sits 1,660 metres above sea level and has less than 180 people living there. Most of the people speak Romansch, and the village is particularly known for wildlife watching and its situation on the edge on the Swiss National Park.

Giovanni Segantini was almost certainly sitting in the garden of the Palazzo Salis when he claimed that Soglio was "the gateway to paradise". Soglio is an enchanting village of 300 souls in the Bergell region, also famous for its flowers. What could be more romantic?

The region of Obersaxen Mundaun is a vacation destination for experiencing nature and culture. The hamlets of Obersaxen (a typical Walser community with 29 farms) and Mundaun (Surcuolm & Flond) are located on a 12 km long sun terrace at 1,072 to 1,430 meters above sealevel.

The narrow Calanca Valley is one of the Italian speaking southern valleys of Graubünden. It has earned its name Calanca (steeply sloping).

Bergün can be found on the UNESCO Albula railway line, which is also home to the world-famous Landwasser Viaduct. This destination will inspire you with its picturesque village centre, the railway museum, the beautiful Parc Ela nature park and the fast-paced toboggan runs.

Lower Engadine guarantees restorative relaxation during your active vacations . With the holiday resorts of Scuol, Valsot and Zernez, its picturesque mountain villages and the Swiss National Park, hiking, biking, rafting and nature adventures await. Many pass crossings enable discovery trips into neighboring valleys and countries.

The many sunny days, the clear air, the Maloja wind: the Engadin lends itself perfectly to aquatic and winter sports. Discover the beautiful Engadin lakes, mountains such as the Bernina, Corvatsch and Corviglia, villages such as Pontresina, Bever, Zuoz – and of course St. Moritz.

Through the Val Ferrera the way leads to Cröt, from where the road winds up to Cresta over numerous bends. Cresta lies at 1,958 meters above sea level and is the main town of the Avers municipality, and Juf is found at the far end of the valley. Europe’s highest permanently inhabited community lies at an altitude of over 2,100 meters above sea level.

The Bündner Herrschaft, located in the northernmost corner of Graubünden, is the gateway to the canton. Its excellent Blauburgunder wines made the region famous as a winegrowing region. The fairly small vacation region has at its center the town of Maienfeld, home of Heidi - the world-famous children’s book character.

Arosa – the natural paradise in Graubünden, which perfectly combines action and relaxation: In winter, skiing on the Weisshorn beckons, while the Squirrel Trail or the Bear Sanctuary are just waiting to be discovered in summer. What is more, you can also enjoy wonderful wellness opportunities together with views of the Alps.

Laax, together with Flims and Falera, offers a fantastic hiking, biking and winter sports paradise – just an hour from Zurich. The sunny location and the magnificent mountain panorama make it an ideal destination for families, freestyle fans and nature lovers.

The gate to the romantic Fex Valley is idyllically embedded between Lake Sils and Lake Silvaplana. With only 700 inhabitants, Sils presents itself in an introspective, familiar and inviting manner. Besides the tremendous natural experience, the cultural offerings are also exquisite.