Chalchers Engiadina

KALKKUNST - once again a traditional lime brandy and the first ECO MURALES in Switzerland will take place. In addition, between June 29 and July 4,
various workshops are offered, which frame the main program.
Kalkbrand 2026
We would like to show you where lime
played a role everywhere and can still play today.
These workshops take place during the fire.
It will be two very experimental weeks and the place invites everyone to relax together.
Various workshops on the side:
Plant dyeing, cooking with tagine, quantum healing, hemp lime as a building material and many other workshops frame the lime brandy. There is also something for children. More about this on our website.
What is lime burn?
Burnt lime, limestone and sand were
the basis for making mortar.
All over the world, lime mortar has been used as a building material
.
These wonderful buildings can still be seen today in their original
condition.
Here in the Engadine, dolomite occurs, a stone that is made of
calcium magnesium carbonate. This was fired
and then processed into mortar and paints.
The Kalkbrand 2026 is to be something very special.
Lime was not only used as a building material, but also as a
also in various chemical processes
. For example, it was often philosophized about,
how to further reduce the energy released in the lime kiln
. The clay lid above the lime kiln served as a
large stove and by-products such as ash were used for some
processes.
What is Eco Murales?
ECO Murales are murals on houses and walls. Since
people have always told their stories with pictures – for a long time
before there was writing. Even the cave paintings of our
Ancestors were a form of it. Murals are for everyone
understandable, regardless of language or origin.
Façade paintings and sgraffito were also used to
To show stories and make values visible. Until today
artists use murals to express themselves and connect with others.