Overview.

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Lärchenwälder im Herbst
Discover the whole variety of the holiday region Graubünden. We hope you enjoy browsing through our overview page.
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Berglandschaft bei St. Antönien Berglandschaft bei St. Antönien

Good to Know. Facts and Figures

Graubünden is the largest region in Switzerland, making up 17.2 % of Switzerland’s total land area. Graubünden is also the most sparsely populated region with only 198'500 inhabitants.

Graubünden is the largest region in Switzerland, making up 17.2 % of Switzerland’s total land area. Graubünden is also the most sparsely populated region with only 198'500 inhabitants – Switzerland has 8.6 million in total.

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Kindergarten class at the Chalandamarz procession in St. Moritz

A World Apart. Customs and Traditions

Winter is the time of traditions. During Chalandamarz, young people drive out the cold season with loud cowbells and the cracking of whips. 

Winter is the time of traditions. During Chalandamarz, young people drive out the cold season with loud cowbells and the cracking of whips. This tradition is celebrated in the Engadin on 1 March every year. The custom Trer Schibettas in the Surselva also has the same goal: driving out the winter.

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Cheese from Graubünden

The Recipe for the Perfect Holiday. Cuisine

Four ingredients make a gourmet holiday in Graubünden special: the regional cuisine from three language areas, the unmatched mountain scenery, the large variety of events and the warm hospitality.

Four ingredients make a gourmet holiday in Graubünden special: the regional cuisine from three language areas, the unmatched mountain scenery, the large variety of events encompassing everything from winter hiking to skiing, and the warm hospitality. In Graubünden, you’ll experience the highest standards of pure enjoyment.

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