So close to the magic of light.

Culture & cultural heritage

It takes a moment for the eye to get used to the archaic mountain landscape. But then you realize why Giovanni Segantini chose to live here of all places. Because of the magic of light, which he could paint like no other. You too can feel the inspiring power of the Val Surses.

For example, during a visit to the theater in a medieval castle or a live concert in a barn. Sometimes it is enough to simply walk through the village and listen to the people speaking romansh.

Origen Festival Cultural

The name Origen is Rhaeto-Romanic and means genesis, origin, creation. This cultural instituation shows a variety art at Riom and at many other places.

Exhibitions and museums

The Val Surses offers various museums and exhibitions.

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Coffee roastery Bivio

In Bivio's closed post office, an intrepid team of coffee & Bivio lovers has been roasting fresh coffee every day since summer 2020.

More information

Landwasser World. Experience the culture, nature and history around the Landwasser Viaduct.

The Landwasserwelt brings together five themed areas, offering a unique way to experience the diversity surrounding the impressive Landwasser Viaduct. The famous landmark of Graubünden.

To the Landwasser World

veni – vidi – vici. The Romans in Val Surses

The Val Surses Savognin Bivio holiday region has a rich history – this region was already of great importance in Roman times.

More about the Romans

Events

Various events take place in the Val Surses. From markets and exhibitions to snow shows.

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Farm shops

The Val Surses offers a variety of farm shops with homemade specialties straight from the farm. A visit is always worthwhile.

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Christmas market Savognin

The small but very popular Savognin Christmas market at the beginning of December always offers a good opportunity to stock up on Christmas presents.

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Romansh culture

In addition to a varied and fascinating Alpine landscape and great cultural diversity, Graubünden also offers a very interesting linguistic landscape. The inhabitants of this holiday spot in Switzerland speak German, Italian and Romansh. Bavegna an Surses!

Significant minority

A good third of Graubünden's population, i.e. approximately 50,000 people, speak Romansh regularly. Even though – or perhaps because – Romansh is considered one of Europe's minority languages, the Romansh speakers are very dedicated to protecting their interests and preserving their language. Romansh is spoken and celebrated in Surses, and it is a language that leaves its mark on people.

Romansh and tourism

In our holiday region, visitors have the opportunity to actively experience the Romansh language. We also offer interesting holiday language courses in Romansh and the chance to discover the sagas and myths of the region in German and Romansh on the «Veia digl Pader» poem trail.

«Veia digl Pader» poem trail

The «Veia digl Pader» themed poem trail provides you with an insight into the enchanting mountain villages of Stierva, Salouf and Riom. Along the way you will encounter poems by Pater Alexander Lozza in Romansh and German.

Discover the trail veia digl pader (in German)

Romansh holiday language course

Allegra! Bun de! Buna seira! Buna notg! Have you already heard these expressions? You will have the chance to learn Romansh or improve your Romansh skills during your holidays in Savognin.

Giovanni Segantini: „Die Bündnerin am Brunnen"

In the footsteps of Giovanni Segantini

The world famous painter Giovanni Segantini lived from 1886 to 1894 with his family in Savognin; where many of his famous works were created.

Churches and chapels

The Val Surses is home to a large number of churches and chapels.

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Museums and galleries

Discover the museums and galleries in Val Surses.

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Landwasserviadukt © Rob Lewis Photography

Rhaetian Railway - UNESCO cultural heritage

A train journey through Graubünden overcomes even longer distances in the most pleasant way and at the same time creates proximity to what makes our region special: the exciting mountain world, which man has masterfully developed.

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Packages im Val Surses

Val Surses Trailrun

On foot over the wide network of trails through the Val Surses - experience the heart of Graubünden up close, from the valley floor to the mountain peaks, depending on the route you choose on "Trailrunning Surses"!

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Guest card Val Surses. Benefit from the first night.

No matter if you stay in a hotel, a vacation apartment or on a campsite, you will receive the Val Surses guest card from your first overnight stay. With the guest card you benefit from different advantages and attractive inclusive services. The post bus in Val Surses, or the mountain cableways in summer: with the guest card, transport is free. The best conditions to discover the heights and vastness of the valley.

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Trailrunning Ladies Camp

An inspiring weekend for women will take place from 15 to 17 May 2026: spend time together, pick up valuable tips and experience the thrill of trail running in the mountains of Graubünden.

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