The guided tour (in German) through the Heidi village shows you what life was like for the world-famous novel character «Heidi». Travel back in time to 1880 and spend an unforgettable day at the original setting of the Heidi story.
Visit the original setting of the Heidi story
Find out more about Heidi and life around 1880
Find out more about the author Johanna Spyri and how she was inspired to write the story
Individual visits to the other buildings are possible after the guided tour
12 feature films, 8 animated films, 4 musicals and the book which has been translated into 50 languages: The novel character Heidi has conquered people's hearts by storm. And that worldwide. In Maienfeld you can find out how the girl from the mountains became so famous. On the guided tour through the original setting of the story, you will have the opportunity to dive into the legend of Heidi. Experience the world of 1880, where the bed was made of straw and food was prepared in a cast-iron kettle over an open fire. The Heidi village illustrates how nature, tradition and joy of life inspired Johanna Spyri to write her world bestseller «Heidi».
Conditions / Extras
Notes
The tour takes place in any weather condition (please wear appropriate clothing)
The tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or prams
The tour is aimed at adults. However, children from the age of 8 are welcome
Booking
Guided tour on different dates from March - October
Guided tour for 4 people or more (final decision on the day before 16.00)
Online and by phone: until 16.00 the day before
Individual guided tours for groups and school classes up to a maximum of 15 people on separate dates are possible on request: www.heididorf.ch/experience/groups www.heididorf.ch/experience/schools
Any questions? Contact us at: Heidiland Tourismus, Tourist Office Bad Ragaz, T +41 81 300 40 20, badragaz@heidiland.com
Including services
Interesting guided tour (in German) through the Heidi village, visit to Heidi's house, school and the alpine hut
Exciting information about the village, life around 1880, Johanna Spyri and the story about Heidi
Guided tour includes admission, individual visit of the other buildings possible after the guided tour
Time
The tour will take place from 10.45 - 12.00.
Language
German
Meeting point
Heididorf, Village shop Paid parking available under Hotel Restaurant Heidihof, Bovelweg 16, 7304 Maienfeld The walk from the parking lot to the meeting point in the moorland village takes about 10 minutes - please allow enough time and be there in good time before the tour starts.
Cancellation policyIf cancelled or modified up to 5 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled or modified up to 2 days before date of arrival, 50% of the total price of the reservation will be charged. If cancelled or modified later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
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Guided tour of the park, which was designed by local artist Not Vital. His works can be discovered in sometimes unusual places and invite interpretation.
Meeting point: Entrance Parkin, Sent (at the western village entrance vis à vis parking garage) Duration: approx. 2 hours Number of participants: min. 4 until max. 15 persons Equipment: good shoes, all-weather clothing Language: German Note: Dogs not allowed
Conditions / Extras
If the tour does not take place, you will be contacted by the Sent Guest Information Office the evening bevor by 5:30 pm. The ticket price will then be refunded automatically.
Language
German
Meeting point
Entrance Parkin, Sent (at the western village entrance vis à vis parking garage)
Cancellation policyIf the reservation is cancelled, modified or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
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"Legendary Maienfeld" - a scenic guided tour of the town
Sightseeing tour or theatre? Both! Legendary Maienfeld is a guided tour through the town in which actors present the history of Maienfeld in an entertaining way.
Unconventional guided tour through Maienfeld
Get to know the home of Heidi
Learn more about the wine town of Graubünden
Enjoy a glass of wine at the end of the tour in a Wiikend-Torkel
The small town Maienfeld is not only the home of Switzerland's probably most famous female, Heidi. Maienfeld can also look back on a proud history. On this unconventional guided tour you will learn how things were back then in the Graubünden city. Actors and actresses bring you closer to the culture and history of the wine town in an entertaining way. The tour ends in the Wiikend-wine cellar with a glass of local wine.
Conditions / Extras
Notes
The tour takes place in any weather condition (please wear appropriate clothing)
The tour is suitable for wheelchairs and prams
Booking
From 15 August to 24 October 2026 on selected Saturdays
Minimum number of participants 4 (final decision on the day before 16.00)
Online and by phone: until 16.00 the day before
Individual group tours up to max. 23 people at separate dates possible on request
Any questions? Contact us at: Heidiland Tourism, Tourist Office Bad Ragaz, T +41 81 300 40 20, badragaz@heidiland.com
Group tour price Up to 23 participants: CHF 440.00 per tour and group (excluding one glass of wine) Upon request, we are happy to assist you with organizing an aperitif at a winery in Maienfeld.
Including services
Guided tour through Maienfeld, staged by actors (spoken in Swiss German)
Exciting facts about Maienfeld
The tour ends with a glass of wine in a traditional "Torkel" (kindly offered by the winemakers of the respective Wiikend winery)
Time
The tour will take place from 10.00 - 11.30
Language
Spoken in Swiss German
Meeting point
At the old "Werkhof", Bahnhofstrasse 1, 7304 Maienfeld (near the car park) Paid parking available at the meeting point
Cancellation policyIf cancelled or modified up to 12:00 on the eve of the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled or modified later or in case of no-show, 100% of the price of the reservation will be charged.
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Guided hike with Andrea Raguth Tscharner, where you will learn a lot about alpine farming, hunting, history (Transitland Domleschg) and the mountains of Feldis /Veulden
Meeting point: 1.00 p.m. at the valley station of the Felds-Mutta chairlift
Duration incl. chairlift ride approx. 4 hours
Equipment: Bring sturdy hiking boots, rain gear and drink
Catering is possible on Alp dil Plaun
Insurance is the responsibility of the participants
Limited number of participants
CHF 10.00 per person (excl. chairlift ride), the amount is to be paid in cash on site
If the event has to be cancelled, you will be informed in advance by Viamala Tourism.
This is an offer from Pro Feldis.
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Embark on a journey through time and find out how the discovery of the thermal spring transformed the former farming village of Ragaz into a world-famous wellness destination. On this guided tour (in German) through the historic village, you will immerse yourself in its fascinating history and discover places where tradition and modernity meet.
Expert guided tour through the historic village of Bad Ragaz
Find out how the village of Ragaz has changed since it was first mentioned in 845 as “curtis ragaces”
Hear how the hot waters of the Tamina gorge have contributed to the development of Bad Ragaz
Discover the close historical connection between Ragaz and the Benedictine Abbey of Pfäfers
Stroll through the hotel park of the Grand Hotel Quellenhof and Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz
Visit the traditional village swimming pool in the heart of the village
Embark on an exciting journey of discovery through Bad Ragaz. Find out how the thermal spring was discovered and what significance it had for the people and economic development. Let yourself be transported back to the time when Ragaz was still an important stop on the north-south trade route and hear how the hotel pioneer Bernhard Simon shaped tourism in the region with his visionary foresight. On this tour through the charming village, you will visit historical sites, including the village bathing hall, which has always been a place of relaxation, and stroll through the magnificent park of the Grand Hotel Quellenhof. The tour not only offers fascinating anecdotes and historical background, but also unforgettable insights into how Bad Ragaz has developed into what it is today: a place of relaxation, culture and history.
The tour can be booked for 1 to 20 people. The price is a flat rate of CHF 200.00 per group.
Including services
Exciting guided tour (in German) through Bad Ragaz
Led by a competent guide
Learn more about the history and culture of Bad Ragaz
Conditions / Extras
Notes
The tour lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours
Other start times are available on request
The tour takes place in all weathers (please dress appropriately for the weather)
The tour is suitable for wheelchairs and baby carriages
Booking
Private guided tour, available for groups of 1 to 20 people
Bookings accepted up to 4 days before the tour
By telephone: short-term requests are possible (opening hours)
Any questions? Please contact us at: Heidiland Tourismus, Tourist Office Bad Ragaz, T +41 81 300 40 20, badragaz@heidiland.com
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On the e-bike tour from Bad Ragaz up to the Pizol adventure mountain, you can expect not only an impressive view, but also culinary rewards.
Ride up to Pardiel on an e-bike
Unique view of the surrounding mountains
Enjoy a well-deserved break with a delicious aperitif platelet
Thanks to the electric drive of the e-bike, the slopes can be mastered effortlessly
The tour starts in Bad Ragaz at the E-Bike Station and takes you up to the advanture mountain Pizol. The route leads along unpaved mountain roads to Pardiel to the Edelweiss panorama restaurant. The gradients are mastered effortlessly by the electric drive of the e-bike, so that you can enjoy nature to the full. Once you reach the top, a beautiful view of the Bündner Herrschaft, the Rhine Valley and the Principality of Liechtenstein awaits you. You can also marvel at the mountains opposite, such as Falknis and Gonzen, while you enjoy the fine "Pizol-Plättli". The trail continues over hill and dale to Muttberg and then along a forest path back to Bad Ragaz.
Tour details
Time required: 5-6 hours (Pure driving time: 3 - 4 hours)
Distance: 20 km
Height difference: approx. 1100 m
Level of difficulty: medium
Map with altitude profile
Turn-by-turn directions
Recommended viewpoints:
Freudenberg castle ruins
Targön
Halden Alp
Schwammboden
Pardiel near panorama restaurant Edelweiss
Including services
Sporty and panoramic e-bike tour on the Pizol
Pizol-Plättli in the panorama restaurant Edelweiss Pardiel (excl. drinks)
1-day e-bike rental incl. GPS
Conditions / Extras
Note
Tour with children: from 14 years (with moped pass) or 16 years at adult price
Bike lock: available
Bike helmet: on request (on loan)
Booking
Bookable from May to October, daily
Online: until 2 days before arrival
By telephone: short-term requests are possible until the day before (opening hours)
Group bookings: further information is available from the staff at the Tourist Office Bad Ragaz
Any questions? Contact us at: Heidiland Tourism, Tourist Office Bad Ragaz, T +41 81 300 40 20, badragaz@heidiland.com
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In the ravine near Platenga, a disused ore mine is waiting to be discovered. What once meant hard work now holds exciting stories and fascinating secrets. A special nature experience that is definitely worth it.
Time: 09.30 – 10.30 a.m. Meeting point: at the red bench in the ravine in front of Platenga Costs: Adults 5.00 CHF, children up to 12 years free of charge Number of participants: special guided tours are organised for schools and groups of 12 or more people Registration: by 5:00 p.m. the day before at the Obersaxen tourist information office, Tel. 0041 81 933 22 22 or obersaxen@surselva.info
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mira!cultura language guide: learn Romansh in Ilanz on an ongoing basis
Per gassas e streglias - learn Romansh on the go. Let yourself be guided to hidden places in Ilanz that tell of the Rhaeto-Romanic language and culture.
Experience this guided tour in German, where you will learn Romansh as you go, get a cross-section of the more than 2000-year history of the language and gain an insight into the current situation of the language.
And ‘sco uetta silla petta’ you can take a Romansh crash course, write a Rhaeto-Romanic greeting message on a postcard and send it off!
Date: 26 July, 11 September, 07 October 2025
Time: 1.45 - 3.15 pm
Meeting point: Landsgemeindeplatz Ilanz
Cost: adults CHF 15.00, children CHF 5.00
Registration: required by 16.00 the day before at Surselva Tourismus. Info Ilanz Tel. 0041 81 920 11 05, ilanz@surselva.info.
Remarks: The language tour can also be booked by groups on individually arranged dates. Further information, tel. 0041 81 920 11 05, info@miracultura.ch, www.miracultura.ch.
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Wild animal experience on snowshoes at Flumserberg
Come with us on a search for clues and roam through the snow-covered forests and plateaus on the Flumserberg with a knowledgeable, trained snowshoe guide from BERGTRÄUME GmbH. Discover the local wildlife and its survival strategies in winter.
Snowshoe hike on the Flumserberg
A trained snowshoe guide accompanies you on this tour
The snowshoe guide explains the technique of snowshoeing
Learn more about the local wild animals
With a bit of luck you will encounter wild animals in the great outdoors
Together with an expert, trained snowshoe guide from BERGTRÄUME GmbH, you will explore the snow-covered forests on the Flumserberg plateau. During the wildlife tour, you can discover the local wild animals and their winter survival strategies in their natural habitat. At the beginning of the tour you will be informed by the snowshoe guide about the technique of snowshoeing. Therefore, no previous knowledge of snowshoeing is necessary.
Conditions / Extras
Notes
Performance of the tour from 5 or more people (final decision until 10.00 am the day before)
Minimum shoe size 35 (because of the snowshoes)
Equipment: Winter-proof equipment and good shoes with high shaft as well as sun protection and something to drink
Tour not suitable for people with knee problems
BERGTRÄUME GmbH has signed the Code of Ethics for nature-friendly winter tours
Booking
From 13 December 2025 to 15 March 2026, every Saturday and Sunday, provided there is enough snow
Online: until 10.00 the day before
By phone: until 16.00 the day before, unless already cancelled
Group bookings: for further information please contact the staff at the Tourist Office Flumserberg
Any questions? Contact us at: Heidiland Tourism, Tourist Office Flumserberg, T +41 81 720 18 18, flumserberg@heidiland.com
Including services
Information on survival strategies of wild animals in winter
Guided snowshoe hike with a certified snowshoe guide
Snowshoe equipment (snowshoes and poles)
Time
Start time: 13.00
Language
German
Meeting point
At the Tourist Office Flumserberg, Flumserbergstrasse 196, 8898 Flumserberg Tannenboden Paid parking available at Tannenboden
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