Art & Culture
Tradition and Customs in Lenzerheide
The love of nature, living traditions and a tangible love of innovation characterize the image of the Lenzerheide holiday region. In addition to modern cultural, hotel and gastronomic offerings in the Lenzerheide holiday region, tradition and customs are very present. Here, cheese or the traditional Bündnerfleisch (Graubünden dried beef) is still produced by hand. In the museums, castles and churches you will discover historical treasures from earlier times and with the alpine town of Chur you will find not only the modern Graubünden Art Museum but also a diverse range of cultural activities in the immediate vicinity.
Museums, Castles and Churches
Did you know that Graubünden used to consist of individual «Bünden»? The mountain ruins of Belfort, the museum of the Barons of Vaz and the local museum of Zorten tell you about this period. They and the many historic churches give you an insight into the life of earlier generations.
Cultural routes – in the footsteps of time
In the Lenzerheide holiday region, churches, castles and other cultural treasures bear witness to early trade over the Alpine passes. The historic route of the Upper Road ran from Chur via Lenzerheide to Tiefencastel and from there over the Septimer to Chiavenna. Learn more about the culture of the region on the cultural and chapel trails of the region, or the long-distance hiking trail «Via Sett».
