Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland
The Anterior Rhine (here at the Rhine Gorge) is one of the largest rivers in the canton.
Switzerland, Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta) from view point "Il Spir"
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Grigioni (Italian)
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Canton of Graubünden
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Graubünden, Switzerland
Bernina Express
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Landwasser Viaduct
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The 26 cantons of Switzerland are the member states of the Swiss Confederation. The nucleus of the Swiss Confederacy in the form of the first three confederate allies used to be referred to as the Waldstätte. Two important periods in the development of the Old Swiss Confederacy are summarized by the terms Acht Orte ('Eight Cantons'; from 1353 to 1481) and Dreizehn Orte ('Thirteen Cantons', from 1513 to 1798).
Each canton of the Old Swiss Confederacy, formerly also Ort ('lieu/locality', from before 1450), or Stand ('estate', from c. 1550), was a fully sovereign state with its own border controls, army, and currency from at least the Treaty of Westphalia (1648) until the establishment of the Swiss federal state in 1848, with a brief period of centralised government during the Helvetic Republic (1798–1803). The term Kanton has been widely used since the 19th century.
The number of cantons was increased to 19 with the Act of Mediation (1803), with the recognition of former subject territories as full cantons. The Federal Treaty of 1815 increased the number to 22 due to the accession of former associates of the Old Swiss Confederacy. The canton of Jura acceded as the 23rd canton with its secession from Bern in 1979. The official number of cantons was increased to 26 in the federal constitution of 1999, which designated former half-cantons as cantons.
The areas of the cantons vary from 37 km2 (15 sq. mi.) (Basel-Stadt) to 7,105 km2 (2743 sq. mi.) (Grisons); the populations (as of 2018) range from 16,000 (Appenzell Innerrhoden) to 1.5 million (Zürich).
The Engadin (here near St. Moritz and the lakes) is one of the highest valleys of the Alps and the only Swiss region in the basin of the Black Sea.
The famous view of Upper Engadine valley from the Muottas Muragl area. The lakes of Staz, St. Moritz, Silvaplana and Sils are visible on the photo.
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Arosa Express train across the bridge near Langwies in Arosa valley ...
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A bordo del Trenino Rosso del Bernina, per ammirare il foliage
Nival zone: Piz Bernina from Piz Morteratsch
Piz Morteratsch, Engadin
Piz Morteratsch from the north. The normal route from both Tschierva and Boval huts goes up the left skyline.
Piz Morteratsch (3,751 m) is a mountain in the Bernina Range in Switzerland. It is bordered on the east by the Morteratsch Glacier and on the south-west by the Tschierva Glacier.
The Grisons (/ɡriːˈzɒ̃/; French: [ɡʁizɔ̃]) or Graubünden (German: [ɡraʊˈbʏndn̩] ⓘ), more f ormally the Canton of the Grisons or the Canton of Graubünden, is one of the twenty-six cantons of Switzerland. It has eleven districts, and its capital is Chur. The German name of the canton, Graubünden, translates as the "Grey Leagues", referring to the canton's origin in three local alliances, the Three Leagues. The other native names also refer to the Grey League: Grischùn in Sutsilvan, Grischun in the other forms of Romansh, and Grigioni in Italian. Rhaetia is the Latin name for the area. The Alpine ibex is the canton's heraldic symbol.
The largest and easternmost canton of Switzerland, it is also one of the three large southern Alpine cantons, along with Valais and Ticino. It is the most diverse canton in terms of natural and cultural geography, as it encompasses both sides of the Alps and several natural and cultural regions. The diversity of the canton is often compared to that of Switzerland as a whole and warrants it the name of "Little Switzerland". The Grisons is bordered by four cantons as well as Austria, Italy and Liechtenstein.
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Graubünden is the largest holiday region in Switzerland.
It offers untouched nature, fantastic mountains and alpine panoramas or picturesque villages.
Whether you’re skiing in Davos, hiking in the Engadine or relaxing in St. Moritz, Graubünden is a paradise for nature lovers.
Graubünden at a glance
This is Graubünden
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Located in the canton of the same name, the tourist region of Graubünden is in the east of Switzerland. Loved for its mountains, hiking opportunities and ski resorts, Graubünden is one of the most popular travel and holiday destinations in Switzerland.
Discover Graubünden
Graubünden Lake
You’ll be impressed with the beauty of the Swiss Alps: wherever you go in Graubünden and at any time of year. You will be amazed by the Rhine Gorge, known as the Ruinalta in Romanche. You will discover mountain resorts such as Flims, Davos, St. Moritz or Arosa and the associated ski slopes. Alternatively, take a hike through the Engadine, the Prättigau or the Surselva.
Panoramic rides on the Rhaetian Railway
Regionalzug der RhB im Engadin
It is an integral part of an unforgettable experience in Graubünden: A ride on the Bernina or Glacier Express. Starting from Graubünden’s capital Chur , the Bernina route – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – takes you to Tirano in Italy. You’ll pass beautiful landscapes and lakes, over the Bernina Pass and viaducts. Starting from the Engadine holiday resort of St. Moritz, take the Glacier Express to Zermatt, where you will be overwhelmed by the views of the Alps with their glaciers, gorges and mountain valleys.
The Swiss National Park
The Swiss National Park in the Engadine is the oldest national park in the Alps and covers about 170 square kilometres of untouched nature that is strictly protected. Here you will encounter an unspoilt alpine landscape and experience unique flora and fauna. You can explore the park on the large network of hiking trails, take a guided tour or absorb interesting facts at the information centre.
Around Graubünden
St-Moritz-Graubunden
Starting out from Graubünden, Ticino with its Mediterranean ambience and Lake Maggiore or the Verzasca Valley is the perfect place for an excursion. North of Graubünden is the Appenzellerland with the Säntis and hikes in the Alpstein region. Another excursion from Graubünden will take you to Lake Walensee or Lake Klöntal.
Experience Graubünden for less
The graubündenPass gives you free travel on public transport as well as a host of additional discounts. The Swiss Travel Pass lets you discover Switzerland for 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 days and use buses, trains and boats – even in Graubünden.