Churwalden Abbey

#662 among destinations in Switzerland

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Churwalden Abbey is a former Premonstratensian abbey in the municipality of Churwalden, Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. It was founded around 1150, abandoned after the Protestant Reformation and was formally dissolved in 1803/07. It is a Swiss heritage sites of national significance. ()

Local name: Kloster Churwalden Established: 1150 (874 years ago)Coordinates: 46°47'21"N, 9°32'9"E

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GraubündenSwitzerland

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Churwalden Abbey – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arosa Lenzerheide, Heidsee, Strassberg Castle, Gürgaletsch.

3.8 miE
Winter sport, Ski area
Arosa Lenzerheide
98 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Arosa Lenzerheide stands as a premier ski area, offering a sublime blend of snow-covered slopes, pristine winter landscapes, and state-of-the-art facilities. This dual-region resort, connected by the Urdenbahn cable car, boasts...
3.6 miS
Alpine lake with trails and scenic views
Heidsee
92 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps lies the serene and picturesque Heidsee, a jewel of a lake that offers both tranquility and adventure to its visitors. Surrounded by lush green meadows and flanked by the majestic peaks of the Graubünden canton, Heidsee is a...
1.2 miN
Forts and castles
Strassberg Castle
31 min walk • Strassberg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Churwalden of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland.
2.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gürgaletsch
59 min walk • The Gürgaletsch is a mountain of the Plessur Alps, located between Churwalden and Tschiertschen in the Swiss canton of Graubünden.
4 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, Chur
103 min walk • Chur Cathedral, otherwise the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, is the Catholic cathedral of the diocese of Chur in Switzerland. The episcopal palace of the bishop of Chur is beside the church. The cathedral claims the relics of St Lucius of Britain, said to have been martyred nearby in the late 2nd century.
4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Parpaner Rothorn
102 min walk • The Parpaner Rothorn is a mountain of the Plessur Alps, overlooking Parpan in the canton of Graubünden. The summit is easily accessible with a cable car from Lenzerheide, the upper station being located 30 metres below the main summit.
4.1 miN
Brewery, Nightlife, Veterinarians
Calanda Bräu, Chur
104 min walk • Calanda Bräu is a brewery in Chur, in the Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland, owned by Heineken N.V. Its lagers, brewed using Alpine spring water, are available across Switzerland.
4.1 miN
Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
Rätisches Museum, Chur
104 min walk • The Rhaetian Museum is a museum in Chur. It is located in the old town and is also called the Graubünden Historical Museum. The Rhaetian Museum displays 100,000 exhibits on all eras of Graubünden's cultural history and is owned by the canton ...
4.1 miN
Church
St. Martin's Church, Chur
104 min walk • St. Martin's Church in Chur is the largest late Gothic structure in Graubünden and the largest Protestant Reformed church building in the canton. With its late Gothic spire, it is the landmark of the old town. It is dedicated to Martin of Tours.
4.1 miN
Square
St. Martinsplatz, Chur
104 min walk • Martinsplatz square in Chur, the capital of the canton of Graubünden, is located in the old town, which is reserved for slow traffic, between the lower and upper gates. It belongs to the oldest preserved part of Chur, formed the central point ...
0.8 miSE
Locality
Churwalden
21 min walk • One of the main attractions in Churwalden is the Lenzerheide ski resort, which offers a wide range of winter sports activities including skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. The resort boasts over 155 kilometers of pristine slopes, making it a haven for...