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Largest and easternmost canton of Switzerland
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Graubünden (Romansch: Grischun, Italian: Grigioni), also known as Grisons, is a canton of Switzerland and the country's largest canton by area.
Along the Rhine river from the source of its tributary in the Surselva valley to the capital Chur.
The Prättigau valley and the neighbouring Landwasser valley with the mountain resort of Davos.
Around the second tributary of the Rhine (Hinterrhein) and the valleys surrounding it.
A long high alpine valley source to the river Inn. The most famous destination is St. Moritz which is by some considered the most expensive ski resort in the world.
There are no airports in Graubünden so the easiest option is to take the train from either Zurich or Milan, where there are international airports.
Read in the guideThe Rhätische Bahn is the backbone of railway transportation in Graubünden. Some lines are operated also by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Matterhorn Gotthard Railway and Thurbo.
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The capital and the largest city of the canton. Nearly 600 meters above sea level, the town is believed to be more than 10,000 years old.
Ski and spa resort hosting the yearly Davos Economic Forum.
Disentis (German) or Mustér (Romansh), is a community of the district Surselva in the Northwest of the Canton of Graubünden or Grisons in Switzerland. The skiing and summer tourism resort high up in the Rhine valley is the site of one of the oldest Benedictine monasteries in Switzerland.
Ilanz (Romantsch: Glion) is a town in the Surselva.
Klosters is in Graubünden.
Lenzerheide is a city in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.
Pontresina is a village in Graubünden. The village is close to the ski resorts around St.
Samedan is a secluded village in the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland but it is well connected with the rest of the country.
Small town in a duty-free area.
Possibly the most upscale ski resort in Switzerland.
Tujetsch is a municipality of 1200 (2024) in the Graubünden canton of Switzerland.
Flims is a small town of 2,800 people (2018) in the Surselva region of Graubünden in Switzerland.
Val Mesolcina (German Misox) is an Italian speaking valley in Graubünden. It comprises of several villages spread through the main valley and the Calanca side valley.
the only national park in Switzerland
Vals is a village and valley in Graubunden, in the Surselva district.
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