Safiental

This region consists of a single valley in the Surselva district of Graubünden, it is stunningly remote with only a one-lane road and a single bus service, which is compromising in the 21st century. The valley is also quite beautiful with a steep rocky slope on one side and a gentle meadow on the other. The valley is one of the Walser settlements founded in the 12th century by migrants from the Valais region. This has had an influence on the language and the culture.

By bus

The closest train station is at where hourly trains from Disentis and Chur stop. From there a postal bus links to the towns along the valley. There are only a handful of trips every day stopping among others in Safien (40min) and Thalkirch (1h). For Tenna, a connecting bus leaves from Tenna, Abzweigung for most of the courses.

By car

Coming from the east (from Chur), leave the A13 at Bonaduz and drive towards Versam. Coming from the west leave the main road at Illanz, also towards Versam. The road through the Safiental goes from Versam along all the villages in the valley.

• Türelihus (Türeli House)

• Safien local museum

• Jooshuus

  address: Valendas
  The oldest building in Valendas, dating from the 15th century.

• Safiental story trailThis story trail is accompanied by an app or brochure which will tell you local tales in the local Swiss German dialect.

• Solar ski lift TennaThis small ski lift is special, as it has solar panels suspended about its entire length.

• Berggasthaus Turrahus

  phone: +41 81 647 12 03

• Hotel Camana

  phone: +41 81 630 60 51
  address: Thalkirch
  Only open from Christmas to Easter.