Chalandamarz
1 March
Engadin children ring huge cowbells through the villages to drive out winter — a regional living tradition.
- Where
- Engadin villages
- Arrival
- Rhätische Bahn / local buses
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Language: GermanCapital: Chur Guest card Glacier Express and Bernina Express
Top sights
Landwasser Viaduct
Filisur
The elegant stone viaduct curves into a sheer rock face on the UNESCO-listed Albula railway. Dedicated viewpoints and train journeys offer different ways to appreciate the landmark.
Visitor tip: Use signed viewpoints and stay clear of railway infrastructure; check train schedules with RhB.
Plan your visitSt. Moritz and Engadin
St. Moritz
The Engadin combines high-altitude lakes, historic villages and mountain scenery around St. Moritz. The region’s museums and lakeside paths offer alternatives to mountain activities.
Visitor tip: Check seasonal lift and transport timetables and local weather before heading into the mountains.
Plan your visitSwiss National Park
Zernez
Switzerland’s only national park protects alpine habitats and wildlife through a network of marked trails. The visitor centre in Zernez helps explain the park’s conservation rules.
Visitor tip: Stay on marked paths and follow park regulations; verify trail openings and conditions before departure.
Plan your visit
Festivals & celebrations
The celebrations Graubünden is known for — confirm exact dates on the official agenda before travelling.
White Turf
February
Horse racing on the frozen Lake St. Moritz — gallops, skijoring and trotting on ice.
- Where
- St. Moritz lake
- Arrival
- St. Moritz station
Davos Festival
Summer — dates vary
Young artists perform chamber music in Davos; reserve tickets for the concerts you want to attend.
- Where
- Davos concert venues
- Arrival
- Davos Platz / Davos Dorf
Christmas & winter lights
Chur & Engadin advent
December
Switzerland's oldest town hosts a cosy market; Engadin villages glow with candlelight processions.
Dates, programme & ticketsBefore you go
Dates above are typical periods, not confirmed schedules. Check opening hours, admission, age limits and accessibility with the organiser. Book popular concerts and accommodation early; public transport is usually the simplest way to reach busy town centres.
Summer spots
Swiss National Park
Zernez
Switzerland’s only national park protects alpine forests, meadows and wildlife, with marked trails and strict rules that leave nature undisturbed.
Visitor tip: Stay on marked paths, carry provisions and check trail openings: dogs, cycling and leaving trails are not permitted in the park.
Plan your visitRhine Gorge
Flims / Ilanz
The Ruinaulta cuts through the Graubünden landscape in pale rock walls, forest and river bends, best appreciated from trails or the railway.
Visitor tip: Select a designated viewpoint or station-to-station walk and check train times; some paths are steep and exposed.
Plan your visitSt. Moritz and Engadin
St. Moritz
St. Moritz combines lakeside promenades with Engadin villages and high-alpine scenery, where bright light and dry air define the broad valley.
Visitor tip: Use the regional rail and bus network for village-hopping; check mountain lift and lake-boat operations by season.
Plan your visit
Winter spots
St. Moritz and Engadin
St. Moritz
St. Moritz combines lakeside promenades with Engadin villages and high-alpine scenery, where bright light and dry air define the broad valley.
Visitor tip: Use the regional rail and bus network for village-hopping; check mountain lift and lake-boat operations by season.
Plan your visitLandwasser Viaduct
Filisur
The curved stone viaduct carries the Rhaetian Railway above the Landwasser valley and disappears directly into a rock face tunnel.
Visitor tip: For a safe view, use the signed viewing platform near Filisur or take the railway; never approach the tracks.
Plan your visitRhine Gorge
Flims / Ilanz
The Ruinaulta cuts through the Graubünden landscape in pale rock walls, forest and river bends, best appreciated from trails or the railway.
Visitor tip: Select a designated viewpoint or station-to-station walk and check train times; some paths are steep and exposed.
Plan your visit
Check local weather, trail conditions and transport timetables before setting out. Mountain lifts and seasonal attractions may close; snow is not guaranteed.
Getting around
Many resorts include mountain railways or local buses with overnight stays — check the resort's guest card.
Scenic train: Glacier Express and Bernina Express
Quick answers for visitors
- When is the best time to visit Graubünden?
- Summer: Engadin hiking, mountain biking and lake Cauma swims. Winter: Skiing in Davos, St. Moritz, Laax and Arosa.
- Which festivals is Graubünden known for?
- Chalandamarz (1 March) · White Turf (February) · Davos Festival (Summer — dates vary)
- Is there a Christmas market in Graubünden?
- Chur & Engadin advent — December
- Is there a guest card in Graubünden?
- Many resorts include mountain railways or local buses with overnight stays — check the resort's guest card.
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