Kulturdorf Langwies

The long meadow on which the church was built gave the village its name – locals still say today that they live on the "leng Wies". The village of 300 inhabitants is home to the Kulturhuus Schanfigg and is considered an ideal starting point for cultural activities.

Langwies Church

On 14 May 1385, the Bishop of Chur, John II, consecrated the chapel with St. Catherine's Altar and cemetery, and the Holy Virgin Mary became the patron. It was not until 1488 that the master Stephan Klain, who was known as a successful church builder in Graubünden, completed the late Gothic ceiling. He and his successor Andreas Bühler knew how to let the late Gothic ribs flow out of the walls in an elegant arch so that they form the shielding net vault that gives churchgoers an impression of peace and security.

Langwieser Viaduct

With the construction of the Langwieser Viaduct in 1912, Langwies attracted worldwide attention. Millions have already photographed the viaduct, it is an icon for the Schanfigg and the canton of Graubünden. What was built here more than 100 years ago is pioneering work in a class of its own. No one in the world had ever built such a high reinforced concrete bridge with a span of 284 m before. An impressive experience is the ride by train over the viaduct. The magnificence of the building can also be experienced on foot from the Langwieser train station and on a walk around the village you will discover new and even more exciting perspectives on the popular photo subject.

Kulturhuus Schanfigg

Thanks to the support of the municipality of Arosa and the Innovation Foundation of the Canton of Graubünden, the Kulturhuus Schanfigg could be set up in the former Langwies schoolhouse. The Kulturhuus Schanfigg is a cultural meeting place for locals and guests. The association cultivates and promotes the original culture of the Schanfigg in its traditional and contemporary form and continues to seek dialogue with cultures and cultural practices beyond the valley boundary. In addition, the Kulturhuus is home to the Schanfigg Cultural Archive, the Raetica Library of the von Sprecher family, Jenins and a swap library for children and families. The association regularly organises events such as film evenings, readings, lectures and exhibitions.

Village shop

In the village shop right next to the old post office, you will find products for daily use as well as many different delicacies from the region.

Fairy tale trail Langwies

Explorers will find ten slates with illustrations from Grimm's fairy tales along the thematic fairy tale trail around Langwies. The local artist Sidonia Fankauser has illustrated 10 fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm with a picture on slates. These are located along walking paths in and around the village of Langwies on pretty wooden boards. Here, young and old are encouraged to discover, puzzle and remember.