Graubünden
Why we love it...
- Winding valleys and gorges
- Traditional character and rural charm
- Three world-famous mountain resorts
It's perfect for...
- Endless walking possibilities
- Paragliding and hang-gliding
- River rafting and mountain sports
Welcome to Switzerland's largest hiking area. There's so much to see in Graubünden, a region of 1000 mountains, 615 lakes and 115 valleys, in some of which you will hear the unique Romansch language. Swiss Travel Service offers you top class hotels in some of the world's most exclusive resorts including
Klosters,
Davos and
St Moritz.
The
Bernina and
Glacier Express trains depart from this spectacular region, offering views of the glorious Eastern Alps from awe inspiring viaducts.
Choose to stay in
Pontresina for views of the snow capped Piz Bernina, the highest mountain in the region, or visit Switzerland's only National Park, and the UNESCO World Heritage listed Convent of St John in the Mustair valley.
Those in search of adventure could head to
Flims or
Arosa, where biking, rafting and hot-air ballooning are all on the menu, along with gourmet food and great entertainment.
ExcursionsBernina ExpressA unique journey of approx 5 hours linking the resorts of Davos or St Moritz to Tirano with a three-hour post bus connection to Lugano. The Bernia Express is the highest rail journey in Europe, climbing to an incredible 2253m above sea level and connects northern and southern Switzerland in a truly relaxed and uniquely beautiful way. This amazing experience, takes you on an unforgettable journey past impressive glaciers and the beauty of the Alps to the warm Mediterranean climate and relaxed ambience of the south. In the summer of 2008, the section between Thusis and Tirano was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site
Glacier ExpressA unique 8 hour journey from Davos or St Moritz across the Swiss Alps to Zermatt and the world famous Matterhorn. The Glacier Express, the world's slowest Express train, runs daily between Zermatt and St Moritz or Davos or vice versa. The train climbs to an impressive 2033m via Oberwald and Realp. There is either a restaurant car or 'in seat' catering on the train so you can enjoy a relaxing lunch as you pass through alpine meadows, dramatic mountain peaks and deep gorges. Seat reservations are necessary as are reservations for lunch (please ask for details).
The chic and stylish village centre of St Moritz attracts visitors from all corners of the world
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World famous Alpine resorts surrounded by the great peaks of the Grisons Alps.
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There's something for everyone, from paragliding, balloning and river rafting
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