Location
Come and experience the magical winter landscapes, seemingly dusted with icing sugar, and perfect walking weather on a sun-drenched plateau high above the Rhine gorge in Laax.
Public transport connections
Laax is a half hour's distance from Chur by car, or an hour's journey by local bus service with amazing vistas thrown in.
Schools
Schools include primary and secondary levels, while the nearest Gymnasium (selective college preparatory school) is the Bündner Kantonsschule in Chur.
Sports and leisure activities
Winter
With 235km of pistes dedicated to recreation on the slopes, the ski area of the resorts of Flims, Laax and Falera counts as one of the largest interlinked winter sports regions in Switzerland, providing a favourite slope for everyone. Up here, there is a sheer snow paradise at peaks of up to 3,018m above sea level with wide pistes, 4 snow parks catering for the beginner up to the advanced, 2 half-pipes (the biggest in Europe), freestyle pistes, enchanting cross-country trails, as well as winter hiking routes and toboggan runs. The pride of place is the Freestyle Academy in Laax, a renowned freestyle training arena with trampolines, an air-track, a boulder and rock-climbing wall, and skateboard as well as three different snowboard kicker ramps with bagjump soft landings - the perfect action playground for freestyle skiers, snowboarders, skaters and bikers alike.
Summer
In summer, Laax - together with its neighbouring destinations of Flims and Falera - is a huge outdoor sports arena for the intrepid tourist. Whether you are looking for action on the longest Flow Country Trail in Europe or a relaxed splash-about in the turquoise waters of the Caumasee, there is enough in Laax to keep the adrenalin-junkie happy as well as those trying to get away from it all. Its tennis, badminton, and golf amenities, more than 250km of hiking trails, as well as themed walks or designated culinary excursions, more than 330km of marked mountain bike trails, or the Pinut climb, tempt all sorts of visitors into the great outdoors. The three lakes to swim in are a particular attraction in summer. Who doesn't dream of diving into one of the idyllic tarns or moor pools after a hard day in the mountains, with their picturesque bays and Mediterranean ambience? Further down the valley the Rhine has channelled its way into the rock, creating the equivalent of the Swiss Grand Canyon or the Rhine gorge, famed for its somewhat treacherous water sports: this spectacular ravine is a mecca for river rafters from all over the world.
Shopping
Laax has a Volg and a Denner with everything you need on a day-to-day basis.
Restaurants and hotels
There is a good range of hotels and restaurants to choose from in Laax. With around 30 gastronomic destinations, you can find plenty of delicacies on offer from local dishes to international cuisine, catering for every appetite, whether large or small.
Sightseeing
Recommended outings include the Rhine gorge or Ruinaulta – the Swiss Grand Canyon; the Caumasee – a deep blue to turquoise coloured mountain lake for swimming in; and the Dorfmuseum Laax.
Prime locations
Cons, Salums, Murschetg, Via Grava
