SHIMMERING V ALLEY Mountain Lakes GRAUBUNDEN SWITZERLAND Silvaplana BAD RAGAZ Index Welcome to Graubunden 5 Regions 6 – 7 Top 7 8 – 9 Good to Know 10 – 11 Nature 12 Touring 13 Sport & Adventure 14 Luxury 15 Gastronomy & Wine 16 Wellness 17 Family 18 Shopping 19 Arosa 20 – 21 Celerina 22 – 25 Davos 26 – 27 Flims/Laax 28 – 31 Lenzerheide 32 – 35 Scuol 36 – 37 St. Moritz 38 – 41 Partner/Impressum 42 – 43 - 2 - - 3 - WHY VISIT GRAUBUNDEN? WELCOME TO GRAUBUNDEN Even with Switzerland’s competitive repertoire Officially the only trilingual canton, its Swiss- of awe-inspiring scenery, delicious cheese and German, Italian, and Romansh influences ensure chocolate, world-class medical spas, and leading the culinary scene is a delicious ensemble of boarding schools, the canton (state) of Graubun- local specialties enhanced with the starred per- den stands out. Renowned as one of the gran- formances of Michelin chefs. Beyond food, you’ll dest of the Swiss Alpine Valleys, its supermodel find an incredible wine offering that includes looks are home to the classic children’s novel, light, expressive and deliciously aromatic wines Heidi, the sparkly ski resorts of St. Moritz, and passed down from the Romans almost 2000 ye- the shimmering Lake Caumasee - one of Switzer- ars ago. Bathe in thermal water bliss land’s most beautiful lakes. at one of Graubunden’s Of course, in a place where everything outstan- Perfect for families seeking spectacular outdoor ding appears to be somehow magnetically drawn world-renowned spas. adventure, each region of the canton is only a to this one canton, it’s no surprise that it’s also hop, skip, and a jump away. home to palatial hotels curated by some of the Enjoy the Alpine grandeur world’s architectural greats. Visit four countries in a day! Taking the title for the easternmost and largest of the Swiss National Park, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, canton of Switzerland - bordering Austria, Italy, So, welcome to Graubunden! Indeed, you may or the myriad of shimmering Austria and Italy. and Liechtenstein - when asked what makes this not be able to pronounce its name yet, but with lakes, this wonderfully place so special, locals wax lyrical about its wild, a destination as humbling, amazing, and surpri- remote region encourages natural beauty coupled with the finer things in sing as this, be warned, your memories will last a outdoor escapades. life. lifetime! A place of bright green valleys, snow-capped peaks and shimmering Alpine lakes, days are spent hiking among the craggy ravines of the Rhine Gorge (otherwise known as the little Swiss Grand Canyon), experiencing the ultimate in thermal water healing at one of its many world- renowned spas, or taking a train through glacial landscapes so supremely beautiful that it’s aptly Indulge in exquisite been titled among the most spectacular train Michelin star gastronomy journeys in the world. Take one of the world’s while overlooking some of most beautiful train the world’s most spectacular journeys. landscapes and sipping wines from local producers. Shop for luxury brands in St. Moritz and the duty-free region of Samnaun. - 4 - - 5 - REGIONS FAMOUS FOR Arosa Bear Sanctuary – Bärenland Celerina Engadin sunshine paradise Davos highest town in Europe Flims / Laax crystal blue lakes Lenzerheide / Valbella Switzerland’s longest toboggan run Scuol Swiss National Park St. Moritz exclusive alpine town Traveling Around Europe Traveling across Europe while planning a trip to Graubunden is easy thanks to its central location and its great infrastructure. Either by train or by car, Zurich is the best starting point for Graubunden. Munich and Milan are both within 2h50 min and can make a great combination of your trip. If you fancy a “French Flair,” why not head towards Geneva and then Paris, where you can even continue to London thanks to its Eurostar train service. Milan and its fantastic cuisine, breathtaking historical center and high-end shopping are easily accessible as well. Munich and its world-famous Oktoberfest are also very close. After a day of stroll- ing around, do not forget to taste the original Bretzel! - 6 - - 7 - TOP 7 5 Thermal waters Home to numerous natural hot 1 springs with healing properties, relax after an active day with your Rhine Gorge 2 family. renowned as the little ‘Swiss Lake Caumasee Grand Canyon’, boasting breathtaking views. one of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland, home to crystal clear, turquoise-hued water. 6 St. Moritz the glitterati‘s stomping ground for luxurious hotels 3 and all things haute. Bernina Express one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys, the Albula and Bernina lines were awarded UNESCO World Heritage 4 Status. 7 Swiss National Park Luxury duty-free the first National Park established in shopping the Alps, and 100 years later it remains completely unchanged. Shop for luxury brands in St. Moritz and the duty-free region of Samnaun. Rhine Gorge - Flims/Laax - 8 - - 9 - GOOD TO KNOW GRAUBUNDEN 3 takes the title for the easternmost and largest canton of Switzerland, bordering Austria, Italy and Liechtenstein. Population Graubunden is the only trilingual canton of Switzerland. 197,888 (2018) Grüezi! Swiss German 64% Flying to Allegra! Graubunden Romansh 13% Capital There are many international airports with easy access to Graubunden, inclu- Buongiorno ding Zurich, Milan, Munich and Italian 11% Chur Geneva. (The remaining 12% use other regional languages.) Arriving by car Discover Graubunden Graubunden at your own pace with the Grand Tour has it all! of Switzerland. 1,000 mountains, 150 valleys, and 615 lakes The land Traveling You can find 42 1° by train types of vines Highest Mountain The no.1 tourist along the Rhine, destination in Switzer- Switzerland’s from which more of the ibex public transport network than 70 companies land with approx. 5.1 The ibex is Graubunden’s own heraldic animal and trademark. is among the best in the world. are pressing a wide Piz Bernina Get your Swiss Travel Pass to range of wines. million overnight stays enjoy panoramic routes. Especially popular in 2018 is the complex and at 13,284 ft refined Pinot Noir. - 10 - - 11 - NATURE TOURING Castle in Tarasp - Andrea Badrutt Rhine Gorge - Flims/Laax Whether it‘s the Rhine gouging out knife-edge Dreaming of the open road? From gorges, ravines near Flims, the Alpine grandeur of the glaciers, peaks and palms, the best ways to Swiss National Park, or the myriad of shimmering traverse Graubunden are by road, bike, foot or lakes, this wonderfully remote region encourages rail. Renowned for its UNESCO world heritage outdoor escapades. sites and engineering marvels, set off and discover Graubunden on your own time and in your own way. - 12 - - 13 - SPORTS & ADVENTURE LUXURY Sailing – St. Moritz Lobby Grand Hotel Quellenhof – Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Wild and dramatic nature sets the scene for Renowned for its world-class health spas, elegant monster ski runs, downhill flow trails, and Euro- resorts, Michelin-starred restaurants and famed pe‘s freestyle capital. shopping boulevards, life is beautiful in Grau- bunden. - 14 - - 15 - GASTRONOMY & WINE WELLNESS Scalottas Terroir – Schweizerhof Lenzerheide Bogn Engiadina – Scuol Four ingredients make a foodie vacation in Grau- Aristocracy, authors, poets, and the like have bunden special: the regional cuisine from three been making pilgrimages to the spa towns of language areas (German, Italian and Romansh), Graubunden since the mid-1300s. From thermal the unmatched mountain scenery, delicious wines bathhouses to leading health resorts, there’s from the Rhine Valley, plus the friendly hospitality. something for every type of wellness traveler to Pure enjoyment at its finest! enjoy. - 16 - - 17 -- - FAMILY SHOPPING Heidi Village - Maienfeld Shopping – St. Moritz Safe, beautiful and easy to traverse, Graubun- Graubunden’s shopping scene is diverse and vib- den is a dream for family travel. Kids will revel rant, spanning the spectrum from tax-free resorts in rushing down Switzerland’s longest toboggan to the haute couture of Via Serlas, St. Moritz. run, reliving childhood memories in Heidiland, or making friends with Globi, Switzerland’s Mickey Mouse. - 18 -- - - 19 - AROSA AROSA Arosa Waldhotel Arosa S Stylish decor and modern interior design combine to form a relaxing and homely atmosphere in the heart of beautiful Arosa. Offering four different room categories to suit every budget, the 120 rooms Stiftung Arosa Bären – Vier Pfoten and suites are decorated with pine, oak and slate and boast beautiful views across Arosa. Steeped in history dating back to the start of the 20th century, the Waldhotel Arosa was originally founded as a sanatarium for patients who required clean mountain air. Nowadays, the hotel welco- mes guests from around the world searching for rest and relaxation - particularly at their 1100 m² (11,840 sq. ft) spa. Divided into two areas, families can experience the fun of the ‘Jungle Shower’ in the Aqua Silva, while guests over 18 years can relax undisturbed at the ‘Spa Salus’. To dine at the Waldhotel Arosa is to sample the region’s very best food. Diners can look forward to selections ranging from traditional local delicacies from the four restaurants to fine dining specialties at the ”Kachelofa-Stübli“ with 16 Gault-Millau points. Waldhotel Arosa Prätschlistrasse 38 7050 Arosa +41 81 378 55 55 [email protected] waldhotel.ch/en A favorite among families, children will delight in making friends with a bear at Bärenland - Arosa’s very own sanc- Rooms 120 Region’s very best food tuary for rescued bears. Beds 232 in four restaurants Rent a boat upon Lake Obersee Surrounded by peaks and thick forest, rent a boat and indulge in the wondrous views of nature which surround. Bike the fast runs of Arosa Great for mountain biking, the wide-open slopes of Arosa are perfect for exhilarating rides through deep valleys.