So close to the origin.

Churches and historical buildings

Kapelle auf der Alp Flix (© Mattias Nutt)

The Val Surses has a history. As early as the Bronze age, people did a lot of trade over the Julier and Septimer. The Romans even built a temple on the Julier Pass, two stone pillars still bear witness to this. In the middle ages, bishops had beautiful churches and the proud Riom Castle built, which still characterize the valley today.

Probably the most spectacular structure in the region is the Landwasserviadakut. Completed in 1902, the railroad bridge is a UNESCO World heritage sight.

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3 churches in the holiday region

Son Martegn, Savognin

The church Son Martegn is one of the most important baroque buildings in the canton. The dome inside is completely painted. The theme of the over 100m² large painting is the vision of the heavenly Jerusalem.

Pilgrimage church Ziteil, Salouf

In 1580, our Lady appeared here to the faithful. The church is the highest pilgrimage church in Europe and is located at an altitude of 2434 m. You can reach the Marian shrine only on foot via the pilgrimage route.

Church of St. Peter Mistail, Albula

The old monastery church was built around 800 in the time of Karl the Great. Characteristic features are the unstructured, flat-roofed church hall and the three apses. The church is completely painted.

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3 historical buildings in the vacation region

Castle Riom, Riom

The castle is one of the most important castle complexes in the Grisons and is under the protection of the canton. The former bishop's castle can be seen from the outside.

Old mill, Salouf

The mill belongs under monument protection. The special feature of the mill is the combination of a stone mill with a roller mill in a small space.

Landwasserviadukt © Rob Lewis Photography

Landwasser Viaduct, Alvaneu

The Landwasser Viaduct is the largest and most spectacular structure of the Rhaetian Railway's UNESCO world heritage line.

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