Varied nature and cultural experiences.

Chur Rhine Valley

Aussicht auf Kirche Tamins
Chur is surrounded by a fertile countryside, the Chur Rhine Valley. The young Alpine Rhine, wine-growing areas, the impressive Calanda massif and a diverse natural backdrop characterise this region and give it a very special charm.

Nature highights in the Chur Rhine Valley

Rheinauen bei Rhäzüns im Churer Rheintal
Rhein Zusammenfluss bei Reichenau-Tamins
Domat / Ems im Churer Rheintal
Tektonikarena Sardona
Berggasthaus dem Kunkelspass
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Rhine Gorge

The «Grand Canyon» of Switzerland is an impressive natural backdrop that can be explored by train, on foot, by bike or on the Rhine river.
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Rheinauen at Rhäzüns

The Rheinauen in Rhäzüns are one of the last large natural riparian landscapes along the Rhine upstream of Lake Constance; they are among the most intact wetlands in Switzerland.
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Reichenau: Confluence of the Vorder and Hinter Rhine rivers

Reichenau lies at the confluence of the Hinter and Vorder Rhine rivers, the birthplace of the Alpine Rhine.
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Tumas

The «Tumas» are relics of past landslides that shaped the plain near Domat/Ems and are under nature conservation.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sardona

In the Tectonic Arena Sardona in the border area of cantons St. Gallen, Glarus, and Graubünden, the geological process of mountain formation is uniquely visible.
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Kunkelspass

The Kunkelspass connects the village of Vättis in the canton of St.Gallen with Tamins in Graubünden. Once a historic pass connection, it is now a popular excursion destination for hikers and cyclists.

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Historic buildings in the Chur Rhine Valley

Schloss Haldenstein bei Chur
Schloss Reichenau bei Tamins im Churer Rheintal
Kirche Sogn Gieri, Rhäzüns
Schloss Rhäzüns im Churer Rheintal
Burg Grottenstein (Katzenburg) bei Haldenstein
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Haldenstein Castle

Haldenstein Castle was built in the 16th century and is included in Switzerland's inventory of art and cultural-historical protected items.
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Reichenau Castle

The Reichenau Castle lies at the confluence of the Hinter and Vorder Rhine rivers. Built in the 17th century by the episcopal Schauenstein family of ministers, it looks back on a long history.
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Church Sogn Gieri

The church Sogn Gieri between Bonaduz and Rhäzüns has exceptional cultural value. According to excavations the first church at this site dates back to the 6th or 7th century.
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Rhäzüns Castle

The Rhäzüns Castle, which guarded the entrance to the Domleschg, sits enthroned on a steep rock above the Hinterrhein. It opens a whole round of castles and palaces along the Hinterrhein.
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Castle ruins of Haldenstein

Haldenstein has probably the highest density of castles out of all municipalities in Graubünden. There are no fewer than three castles within its borders.
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