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Heidiland is especially known for two things: Heidi and wine. The cult figure Heidi is an important part of this region. The Heidi Fountain, built in memory of the author Johanna Spiry, is located outside Maienfeld and can be reached by a nice walk. The Bündner Herrschaft - Heidiland, as the warmest wine region of Eastern Switzerland, produces a whole 45 grape varieties, from which more than 50 wines are made.
The Heidi myth has kept its great magic in the vacation region Heidiland until today. Lake Walen, the rugged Churfirsten, the Sarganserland with its side valleys and the vineyards of the Bündner Herrschaft: they all form a fitting backdrop for your leisure experiences. Clear air, clean water and impressive mountains are just as much a part of it as vines and UNESCO world heritage.
The best-known tourist resorts include the summer and winter resorts of Pizol and Flumserberg as well as the traditional spa town of Bad Ragaz.
Heidiland offers, besides an impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site, other very different natural beauties. Sargans Castle, old Walser settlements and the Gonzen mine are examples of the unique architecture and tradition of Heidiland. In Bad Ragaz you can experience a guided art walk with 400 sculptures every three years, at the Bad RagARTz. The next sculpture exhibition is planned here from May 2024.
The mountain range around Piz Sardona shows very clearly how the Alps were formed. This happened through the collision of the African and the European continental plate. Older rock layers were pushed over younger rocks at Sardona. As a result, the mountain range is virtually upside down
The different types of rock can be clearly distinguished. The upper rock was formed about 200 million years earlier. Only here is the rock shift visible above the earth's surface. This worldwide uniqueness has prompted the UNESCO Commission to declare the Tectonic Arena Sardona a World Natural Heritage Site.
Piz Sardona is located at 3056 m above sea level on the border between the cantons of St. Gallen, Glarus and Graubünden. The name "Tectonic Arena" was given to the mountain range because in some places you actually have the feeling of standing in the middle of an arena.
Offered by Swiss Activities on the UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Tamina Therme is fed by the eternally bubbling, body-warm water from the Tamina Gorge. The thermal spring in Bad Ragaz builds on a long tradition and has made the spa famous. The thermal spring was discovered as early as 1242.
Today's bathing landscape covers an area of 7300 m². An outdoor pool and five indoor pools offer pleasant temperatures and variety through bubbles, exercise baths and massage jets. The 34°C warm outdoor pool also offers a waterfall and a flow channel. The alternating pool with a 39°C warm and a 17°C cool pool ensures a good immune system.
The sauna world contains, for example, the unique Pirts sauna with Latvian nature rituals and a Kelo infusion sauna. It was built from Scandinavian kelo wood and is the largest infusion sauna in Switzerland. The steam bath opens the view to a sky of 780 stars. A large wellness area also offers automated massage beds and sun loungers, haki and shiatsu.
area | daily | Friday |
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thermal bath | 8:00 - 22:00 | 8:00 - 23:00 |
Sauna World | 10:00 - 22:00 h | 10:00 - 23:00 h |
Wellness | 9:00 - 20:00 h | 9:00 - 20:00 h |
The spa is open 360 days a year. Revision works are carried out on 5 days in June.
Tip: On your birthday the entrance to the thermal bath or the sauna world is free for you. On this day you will get an additional 10% discount in the wellness area.
Swiss Activities offers to the thermal bath
The Heidi Village preserves the history and tradition of the Heidi myth. It is located in Maienfeld in the Bündner Herrschaft. In other words, exactly where the writer Johanna Spyri was inspired to write her Heidi stories.
The Heidi house is still furnished as it was in 1880 and you can also find Heidi's animals in the village. Even the famous alpine hut from the movies is still there. You can visit the Heidi village all year round. You get to the village via the Heidi path. It leads from the large parking lot at the Hotel Restaurant Heidihof about 5 minutes through an idyllic landscape.
Offers Swiss Activities to the Heididorf
Mount Gonzen is the local mountain of the village Sargans. The people of Sargans began mining iron ore in the mountain 2000 years ago. The mountain tunnels and galleries that were created over the centuries developed into a labyrinth. It is now almost 90 km long. A small part of the old iron mine is freely accessible today.
Guided tours take place throughout the year and must be arranged in advance. In addition, there is a museum and a restaurant at the entrance to the museum. Several rooms are available for seminars and events.
The old count's castle towers high above the town of Sargans. The castle complex was built in the 13th century and formed a fortification in unity with the small town. The lower parts of the castle tower are made of tuff blocks. The tower contains 5 floors and was designed as a residential tower. All the buildings erected in the castle courtyard have also been preserved in their original construction.
The castle has been owned by the municipality of Sargans since 1899 and has been saved from decay by means of various restorations.
Today, the castle houses both a restaurant and the Sarganserland Museum. An ancient wine press can be admired in the Torkelkeller. The wonderful view from the castle and the secluded courtyard are remarkable.
you can visit the museum from April to October between 10:00 and 12:00 as well as 13:30 and 17:30
People | Admission (CHF) |
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adults | 10 |
children | 5 |
Students | 8 |
Open: April to October |
The Alte Post is almost 250 years old and used to be a popular meeting place. To keep it that way, it is now a museum. It also includes the Old Dairy and the Old Village Saw as well as a display of rafting on the stream.
days | from - to |
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Wednesday and Saturday | 13:30 - 17:30 |
Sunday and holiday | 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Open: April to October |
Extended opening hours apply during summer and fall school vacations.
Tradition and history are lived and preserved everywhere in Heidiland
Excursion destinations in Heidiland are primarily natural beauties like the Walensee, the Flumserberg and the mountain Pizol. Impressive waterfalls, beautiful valleys and the wine-growing region of the Bündner Herrschaft are also popular destinations.
The origin of the Tamina Gorge is still unclear today. The water of the thundering Tamina has eaten its way 200 m deep into the rocks over 15'000 years. the narrow crevice of the Tamina Gorge is 750 m long and 70 m deep. A small natural bridge covers the gorge and also suggests the possibility that it originated from a cave.
In the middle of the 13th century two hunters discovered the gorge and the healing water. From a spring gushes 8000 liters of it per minute with the pleasant temperature of 36.5 °C. The way through the rocky gorge to the spring water cave is secured by a 450 m long tunnel. The dark and mystical gorge is illuminated by a light spectacle in the period from June to October.
You can reach it from Bad Ragaz in about an hour's walk, by post bus or by Rösslipost. However, the gravel path is closed for cars, bicycles or e-scooters. The Old Bath Pfäfers is located directly at the entrance to the gorge. It can also be reached on foot via Valens or Pfäfers. Today, the Old Bath Pfäfers is home to museums on the history of construction and the Pfäfers Monastery. You will also find a restaurant as well as changing exhibitions and musical events.
opening hours: End of April until end of October_
Admission: CHF 5.00
You can reach the Tamina valley very well via the road from Bad Ragaz. From here it runs to the Kunkelspass in the southwest. The Tamina valley is characterized by a particularly picturesque landscape.
Among the villages in the Tamina valley are Pfäfers, Vättis, St. Margrethenberg and Valens-Vasön. Pfäfers and Valens are connected by the Tamina bridge. It is the largest arch bridge in Switzerland.
A hiking trail takes you from St. Margrethenberg to a fabulous viewing platform. It stands high above the Rhine valley on the Pizalun. The Sarganserland and the Bündner Herrschaft lie below you, the mountains around you can be easily identified by means of boards.
The second southern high valley of the Canton St. Gallen is reached via Vättis. It is a side valley of the Tamina valley that branches off here. It leads to the Sardona hut at an altitude of 2158 m above sea level below the Piz Sardona. Here the Calfeisen valley is part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage
For nature lovers, an observation of bearded vultures in the Calfeisen valley is a very special experience. The Gigerwaldsee reservoir is part of the pumped storage plant there.
The former Walser settlement St. Martin can be found at the back of the Calfeisen valley. It is over 700 years old. Since the end of the 17th century it has no longer been inhabited all year round. This popular excursion destination lets you experience the place as if time had stood still. Romance and charm of past times let you enjoy the visit - with a bread from the wood oven.
Offer Swiss Activities in the Calfeisen Valley
The Weisstannental is a valley with a particularly large number of waterfalls. Bearded vultures, chamois and ibex feel very much at home in the rocky area. The secluded valley promises peace and quiet and a lot of idyllic nature, as there is no through traffic here. You reach it from Mels via the well-built Weisstannenstrasse. In the valley lie the villages of Weisstannen and Schwendi. They are connected by a wide and flat hiking trail. On the outskirts of Weisstannen you can learn more about the Alpine ibex on an educational trail.
Offer Swiss Activities in the Weisstannen Valley
The waterfall arena Batöni is a special place of power. Five water arms unite here at an imposing rock arena. Three of the streams form magnificent waterfalls. These include:
The Lavtinabach flows into the Piltschinabach shortly before. The Guetentalbach flows into the Gufelbach, which flows further down
Lake Walen is reminiscent of a Norwegian fjord, as it is bordered to the north by the steeply rising Churfirsten mountains. The deep blue lake is also called the "Riviera of Eastern Switzerland". Its sheltered location and a high number of sunshine hours result in an almost Mediterranean microclimate in the north. Nevertheless, the water of Lake Walen is rather cool.
The car-free wine village of Quinten can only be reached by boat or on foot. Figs and kiwis grow here. The three-tiered Seerenbach Falls can be found between Weesen and Quinten. They are among the highest waterfalls in Switzerland. Murg is a village on the southern shore of Lake Walen. It lies in a beautiful delta that the Murgbach has created here.
The Walensee boat trip and the Walensee play experience attract excursionists from all over Switzerland. The play experience includes five themed playgrounds and a themed trail around Lake Walen. Here you can solve the mystery of Lake Walen with the whole family. Hiking and biking tours along the lake and idyllic lidos offer relaxation. Experiences such as diving, surfing and canoeing are also popular
Swiss Activities at Lake Walen offers
Flumserberg is an alpine region between 1220 m and 2222 m above sea level above Lake Walen. 150 km of hiking trails and 13 km of trails for bikers attract excursionists to this natural paradise. On site you will find the summer toboggan run FLOOMZER and the climbing tower CLiiMBER. CLiiMBER has more than 100 climbing stations, which were embedded over three floors in a crystal-shaped tower on the Prodalp. A legend experience trail and the Geo Gallery with Alpine Flora trail are popular themed trails that can be mastered in less than an hour.
In winter another 12 lifts are added.
mountain railway | name | valley station (m a.s.l.) | mountain station (m a.s.l.) |
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8-seater gondola lift (2 sections) | SeeJet | Unterterzen (425) | Tannenboden (1400) |
8-seater gondola lift | BergJet | Tannenboden (1400) | Maschgenkamm (2020) |
12-seater gondola lift | Prodalp Express | Tannenheim (1220) | Prodalp (1576) |
8-seater chairlift | Prodkamm | Prodalp (1576) | Prodkamm (1939) |
4-seater chairlift | Chrüz | Tannenboden (1400) | Chrüz (1600) |
Flumserberg is the largest summer and winter sports area between Zurich and Chur. 65 km of ski slopes, 6 km of ski routes and 17 lifts provide skiing and sledging fun, partly also under the starry sky. The toboggan run starts at the Prodalp mountain inn and ends at Tannenheim
Location | Adults (>18 years) | Youths (12-17 years) |
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Prodalp | 12.50 | 8.50 |
Chrüz | 12.50 | 8.50 |
Maschgenkamm | 25.00 | 16.50 |
Tannenheim-Prodkamm | 25.00 | 16.50 |
The big round trip from Unterterzen (Klara-Ticket) via SeeJet includes the following stops in a 20 min ride:
Place | Adults (>18 years) | Youths (12-17 years) | Children (6-11 years) |
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Grand Round Trip via SeeJet | 47.40 | 35.90 | 7.20 |
Children under 12 years (exception: SeeJet under 6 years) travel free when accompanied by an adult.
The Flumserberg is perfectly accessible by public transport. You need only about 90 min from Zurich with the S-Bahn S2. Also the S4 arrives from St. Gallen after about the same time in Unterterzen. Here you change to the SeeJet gondola to Tannenboden. By car you need about 20 min from Flums on the winding road to Tannenboden.
Offers Swiss Activities on the Flumserberg
The mountain Pizol belongs to the Glarus Alps. Its summit lies at 2844 meters above sea level and offers magnificent views. The Pizol is located between the Weisstannental, the Calfeisental and the Tamina valley.
120 km of hiking trails can be reached via the Pizol cable cars. These include, for example, the family-friendly Heidi Trail. It starts at the mountain station Pardiel and is 3.7 km long. It is even suitable for baby carriages up to the Schwarzbüel Alp. On the way, the Heidipfad offers stations with fun and games for the whole family. Along the way there is a hammock forest and a Kneipp facility for children.
The Water Forest is a water playground near the Furt mountain station. It is in a very idyllic location and includes ball rides, water sprays and canals. The open-air museum Vogeldörfli can be found right next door. Children can build their own bird house here.
You can visit five beautiful and clear mountain lakes one after the other in a high alpine hike. The hike takes place above the tree line and lasts up to five hours, depending on your physical condition
You will visit these lakes one after the other:
Between the Schwarzsee and the Baschalvasee you will pass numerous Steinmannli.
Mountain railway | name | valley station (m a.s.l.) | mountain station (m a.s.l.) |
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8-seater gondola lift (via Maienberg) | Pizolbahn Wangs | Wangs (536) | Furt (1522) |
8-seater gondola lift | Pizolbahn Bad Ragaz | Bad Ragaz (488) | Pardiel (1621) |
6-seater chairlift Porsche | Schwamm-Wissi Stei | Schwamm (1333) | Wissi Stei (1853) |
4-seater chairlift | Pardiel-Laufböden | Pardiel (1627) | Laufböden (2226) |
4-seater chairlift | Furt-Gaffia | Furt (1505) | Gaffia (1868) |
4-seater chairlift | Gaffia-Pizolhütte | Gaffia (1842) | Pizolhütte (2227) |
The Pizol hut is situated on the plateau of the hiking and skiing area Pizol. The mountain station of the Pizol cable car is also located here. 50 km of ski slopes and 12 lifts can be found in the ski area Pizol-Bad Ragaz/Wangs. In addition to a race track, there is also a snow park and a fun slope in the Pizol ski area. The 3.5 km long toboggan run from Furt (top station) to Maienberg (middle station) is illuminated on Friday evenings.
Start | Destination | Adults (>18 years) | Youth (6-17 years) |
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Bad Ragaz | Pardiel | 27.00 | 13.50 |
Bad Ragaz | Laufböden | 32.00 | 16.00 |
Wangs | Maienberg | 17.00 | 8.50 |
Wangs | Furt | 27.00 | 13.50 |
Wangs | Gaffia | 29.00 | 14.50 |
Wangs | Pizolhütte | 32.00 | 16.00 |
Furt | Gaffia | 17.00 | 8.50 |
The incomparable views from the high plateau go into the Glarnerland and over the Grisons mountains to Lake Constance. At the beginning of the St. Gallen Rhine Valley, Pizol is only about an hour away from Lake Constance, Zurich and St. Gallen.
Offers Swiss Activities on the Pizol
The Bündner Herrschaft is the home of Heidi. The Heidi village and Maienfeld are already well known for this reason. But here you will also find the warmest wine-growing region of German-speaking Switzerland. It is affectionately called "the small region of great wines". the region has 350 hectares of vineyards. Several Pinot Noir world champion wines grow here.
The municipalities of the Bündner Herrschaft include Fläsch, Jenins, Maienfeld and Malans. The Bündner Rhine Valley is perfect for beautiful hikes, trips by bike or by horse-drawn carriage. Especially at the time of the grape harvest in autumn it is particularly romantic. In addition to vineyards, you will also pass countless castle ruins, castles and churches between Malans and Bad Ragaz.
Some Swiss Activities in the Bündner Herrschaft offers
In Heidiland you will find many pretty and idyllic places. Sometimes even a ride on a special mountain railroad is the destination for an excursion.
In Heidiland you will find 6 different mountain railroads:
As excursion destinations are considered:
Particularly beautiful view of the tectonic arena
In the Tamina valley, between Pfäfers and Vadura, there is the viewpoint Windegg. From here you can see especially clearly the geological overthrusts. Windegg is also the information point for the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona.
Hiking through a forest of sweet chestnuts
The area around Murg on the southern shore of Lake Walen has a particularly mild and warm and humid climate. The acidic soils here are ideally suited for sweet chestnuts, which are otherwise found exclusively south of the Alps. Above Murg, a whole forest has been created through which you can hike. If this is not enough for you, a beautiful hike leads further on to the three Murg lakes. On the way you pass through the lonely Murg valley and then climb up to a good 1800 meters. There is a mountain inn at the Murg lakes.
Children under 12 years free of charge at Flumserberg
The mountain railroads and chairlifts take children under 12 free of charge when traveling together with adults. The only exception is the SeeJet gondola lift
Children under 16 free on Lake Walen
Children under 16 travel free on the boat on the first Wednesday of every month when accompanied by an adult. This is valid for the entire summer season.
Half price for seniors on Lake Walen
On Mondays, pensioners pay only half price for the boat trip on Lake Walen. This applies from June until the end of the summer season.
The Graubünden Pass Total and the Graubünden Pass North are valid in Heidiland. With the Graubünden Pass you are flexible when traveling. You can choose whether you want to travel on 2 days within a week or on 5 days within 2 weeks. With the Graubünden Pass as a whole, you can also travel in the Graubünden Pass South Zone.
In Heidiland, people are particularly fond of hiking. E-bike tours in Heidiland are also popular and the special thing about them is that you can combine them with culinary experiences. In one restaurant you get starters, in the next one a main course and in a third one the dessert. In winter, you can go skiing or sledding in beautiful winter sports areas, especially on the Flumserberg and the Pizol.
The most popular activities in Heidiland include:)
Hiking in Heidiland is one of the most popular leisure activities. The Bündner Herrschaft attracts with culinary hikes through the wine country. On the Flumserberg you will find 150 km of signalized hiking trails. Also the hikes to or around the Walensee are very appreciated.
In Heidiland, people are particularly fond of hiking. E-bike tours are also popular and the special thing about them is that you can combine them with culinary experiences. In one restaurant you get starters, in the next one a main course and in a third one the dessert. In winter, you can go skiing or sledding in beautiful winter sports areas, especially on the Flumserberg and the Pizol
Among the most popular activities in Heidiland are:
Hiking is one of the most popular leisure activities in Heidiland. The Bündner Herrschaft entices with culinary hikes through the wine country. On the Flumserberg you will find 150 km of signalized hiking trails. Also the hikes to or around the Walensee are very appreciated.
We show you some of the most beautiful and popular hikes in Heidiland:
Round hike in the wine country Bündner Herrschaft: Maienfeld - Fläsch - Maienfeld
In Maienfeld you start at the train station and experience the historic town center. The path leads you through the vineyards via Heidibrunnen to Fläsch. From this wine-growing village you walk along the banks of the Rhine back to Maienfeld.
offers Swiss Activities for guided hikes Bündner Herrschaft
Weesen-Quinten: Weesen (428m) - Talegg (425m) - Hinterbetlis (516m) - Vorderbetlis (531m) - Seerenwald (650m) - Quinten (434m) - Au (438m)
The hike runs along a sunny stretch, which is often called the "Eastern Swiss Riviera" because of the mild climate. About 400 meters of altitude have to be climbed and descended, but you will be rewarded for this effort with a magnificent panoramic view. From Quinten, it's best to take the boat to Murg.
7-Summit tour at Flumserberg: Maschgenkamm - Ziger - via Zigerfurgglen - Leist - Rainissalts - Gulmen - via Mütschüel and Chrüzen - Cuncels - Chli Güslen - Gross Güslen - via Seebenalp - Tannenbodenalp
The mountain hike leads you over a summit ridge that can be walked well. It starts at the mountain station Maschgenkamm (2020 m a.s.l.), which you reach by cable car from Tannenboden.
Offers Swiss Activities for guided hikes Flumserberg
5-lake hike on the Pizol: Pizolhütte - Wangsersee - Wildsee - Schottensee - via Schwarzplangg - Schwarzsee - via Gamidaurspitz - Baschalvasee - Gaffia
Probably the most famous hike in Heidiland is a difficult and rather long panoramic hike. You will visit a total of five mountain lakes, which are very different from each other. You start at the Pizol hut and hike above the tree line from lake to lake. You can also choose individual lakes for a shorter hike.
Offers Swiss Activities for self-guided hikes mountain Pizol
The bicycle is a very popular means of transportation in Switzerland. In the meantime, the e-bike has also found a following among young people. Whatever you prefer, there are very good paths in Heidiland that you can use for this. Heidiland offers routes at different altitudes and with varying degrees of difficulty for both pleasure cyclists and sporty bikers.
Some bike tours:
At Flumserberg you will find these three bike routes signalized by Switzerland Mobile:
If you want to rent your bike on site, you will find several possibilities in Heidiland:
Place | Name | to find |
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Bad Ragaz | E Bike Station Bad Ragaz | Hans Albrecht- Strasse |
Bad Ragaz | Drift Bike Shop | Pizolstrasse 24 |
Flumserberg | BikerShop Flumserberg | Talstation der 12er-Gondelbahn Prodalp-Express |
Flumserberg | Intersport Network Flumserberg | Flumserbergstrasse 134 |
Mels | Drift Bike Shop | Sarganserstrasse 9 |
Sargans | Rent a Bike | Bahnhof SBB |
Unterzen | Intersport Network Flumserberg | Gostenstrasse 25 |
Walenstadt | SuSo Bike | Waisenhausstrasse 1 |
It's not just the Bündner Herrschaft with its wine tastings that is excellent for culinary enthusiasts. The idea of having your meal at several places along the way on a hiking or biking route has proven to be a good one. You can also combine a boat trip on Lake Walen with a nice lunch. A carriage ride with fondue is particularly romantic.
Offers Swiss Activities for Culinary Experiences:
The fjord-like Walensee conveys a very special atmosphere, and the majestic Churfirsten mountains enhance the mystique in their own way.
By boat you sail over the calm and crystal clear water and just enjoy this atmosphere. By the way, the boat connection from Murg to Quinten is also active in winter.
Between Walenstadt and Weesen you will find the following landing stages:
There are several ski areas in Heidiland. The areas around the Flumserberg with 65 km and Pizol with 50 km of ski runs are by far the largest. Nevertheless, the four other small ski areas are also well visited in winter.
The Pizol and Flumserberg ski areas offer a particularly good view. In the favorable skiing area Tristeli-St. Margarethenberg you can also ski at night. The skiing area Weisstannen is perfect for beginners and families.
name | town | altitude (m a.s.l.) from to | pistes (km) | lifts/lifts (number) | season from to |
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Pizol - Bad Ragaz/Wangs | Wangs, Bad Ragaz, Furt, Maienberg, Pardiel, Sargans | 509 - 2227 | 50 | 12 | mid December - beginning of April |
Flumserberg | Tannenboden, Tannenheim, Oberterzen, Unterterzen, Quarten, Flums | 665 - 2222 | 65 | 17 | mid November - early April |
Mastrils | Mastrils, Landquart | 720 - 940 | 3 | 1 | end of December . Beginning of March |
Tristeli - St Margarethenberg | Pfäfers | 1195 - 1447 | 1 | depending on snow conditions | |
Walenstadtberg | Walenstadt | 850 - 930 | 0.3 | 1 | depending on snow conditions |
Weisstannen | Weisstannen | 984-1022 | 0.2 | 1 | end of December . Beginning of March |
In Heidiland you will find beautiful toboggan runs on Pizol and Flumserberg. The season usually runs from the end of December to the beginning of March. Pizol: 3.5 km easy run from the mountain station Furt to Maienberg. You enjoy a view of the St. Gallen Rhine valley all the way to Lake Constance. On Friday evening the piste is illuminated for night sledging. Ride: 20 min from 1522 hm down to 1041 hm.
Heidiland offers wine festivals, big music events and light shows. International horse races also have a long tradition here.
Heidiland begins in the west at the western Walensee and includes the district of Maienfeld in the east. The mountains Pizol and Flumserberg are also part of Heidiland.
You can reach the vacation region of Heidiland by car from the west via the A3. Zurich is about 70 km away, Lucerne about 85 km. From the north and south, the best way to get there is via the A13 freeway along the Rhine. Lake Constance is about 70 km away in the north and the city of Chur is 21 km away in the south.
The two valley stations of the Pizol cable cars are only 5 minutes away from the highway exit. You can get to Tannenboden on the Flumserberg by car from Flums via a very winding road within 20 min. There is a year-round night parking ban on the Flumserberg. However, you can park in the underground garage on the Tannenboden or in the Tannenheim on an outside parking lot at night. Also in Unterterzen at the valley station you can find night parking.
Heidiland has good connections to the network of the Swiss Federal Railways SBB. The transport hub is Sargans in the heart of the vacation region Heidiland. Fast trains also stop in Walenstadt, Bad Ragaz and Landquart.
All smaller villages are well served by bus lines and/or regional trains. The post bus also runs at regular intervals to the excursion destinations in the Heidiland region.
Buses also take only a few minutes from the Sargans and Bad Ragaz train stations to the valley stations of the Pizol cable cars.
The Flumserberg is even connected to the S-Bahn network via Unterterzen. From Zurich you take the S2 and change in Unterterzen to the 8-seater gondola SeeJet to Tannenboden.
For the overnight stay in Heidiland you have all possibilities. You can spend your vacation in a very posh 5-star hotel or sleep in the straw on the farm. You will find a wide range and for self-caterers camping or vacation apartments are also conceivable.
This stately hotel is located in a building from the 19th century. From it you can enjoy the view of the Tamina Gorge. The hotel is about 3 km away from the wine region Bündner Herrschaft
The hotel is designed for pampering and includes a large wellness complex with a pool, as well as a medical area with healthy lifestyle advice. They work holistically according to the methods of Healthy Living Medicine. The healthy thermal water flows directly into the hotel.
Some of the very elegantly furnished rooms have four-poster beds and mountain views, and some suites have their own whirlpool and butler service. Seven restaurants with a total of five Michelin stars and 76 Gault-Millau points are complemented by cafés and bistros.
suitable for guests with high expectations
The pretty lofthotel is located in a former spinning mill in Murg on Lake Walen. From the hotel you have a direct view of Lake Walen and the Churfirsten. The highway and the train station of Murg can be reached quickly. A special feature is that you can ride your e-bike or even motorcycle directly into the room of some lofts
A loft suite located on the top floor offers a special loft feeling with 330 m2 of space. Groups of up to 8 people share the spacious living area with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The solid chestnut table is 6 m long. A restaurant on the lake is within 3 min walking distance.
suitable for groups or guests who like to take their bike to the room
The family-run Tannenboden Hotel with Haus Steinbock is located on the Flumserberg. It is only 150 meters from the nearest ski slopes. The rooms in Haus Steinbock can accommodate a total of 35 guests. A sauna in the house can be booked.
suitable for guests on a budget
Restaurants have a high status in Heidiland. The top chefs here have five Michelin stars and about 193 Gault Millau points. The Bündner Herrschaft also produces wines that are among the best in the world.
The restaurant is located in a former cowshed. This special ambience offers coziness, fine Swiss cuisine and the enjoyment of good wines. Regional products are preferred.
good cuisine in medium price range
In an unusual building, the restaurant and bar From Heaven in Bad Ragaz not only offers delicious tapas. There are also 90 different wines on the menu. In the cellar there is a music studio. Here, young artists from Sarganserland are promoted to commercialization. In the morning, the location still gives the appearance of a café and at noon there are lunches of Swiss cuisine.
daily change from café to restaurant to tapas bar with music
At 1400 m above sea level, the Molseralp restaurant stands next to the valley station of the cable car to the Maschgenkamm. In summer hiking trails and bike trails start here, in winter the ski slope runs through here. A large sun terrace tempts you to stay a little longer. The restaurant offers mainly grilled specialties, cheese fondue, cordon bleu and schnitzel. The Molseralp is also a destination on culinary hikes.
for active guests directly on the mountain
As you can see, Heidiland has many facets that you can discover. Whether beautiful nature, culinary, art or architecture, you will certainly enjoy your stay