Good to Know.
Facts and Figures


Graubünden is the largest region in Switzerland, making up 17.2 % of Switzerland’s total land area. Graubünden is also the most sparsely populated region with only 202'538 inhabitants – Switzerland has 8.7 million in total.
Area: | 7105 km2 |
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Population: | 202'538 |
Capital: | Chur |
Languages: | German (73 %), Romansh (14 %), Italian (13 %) |

Nature
Valleys: | 150 |
Lakes: | 1038 |
Mountain peaks: | 937 |
Highest point: | Piz Bernina at 4049 m above sea level |
Lowest point: | San Vittore (borders with Ticino) 279 m above sea level |
Sport and Activites
Hiking trails: | 11'000 km |
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Bike trails: | 4500 km |
Golf courses: | 15 |
Ski slopes: | 2000 km |
Cross-country skiing trails: | 1700 km |
Important Phone Numbers
Police: | Tel. 117 |
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Fire department: | Tel. 118 |
Ambulance/rescue: | Tel. 144 |
Swiss Air Rescue REGA : | Tel. 1414 |
Breakdown Service TCS Touring Club Switzerland: | Tel. 140 |
Weather forecast: | Tel. 162 |
Avalanche bulletin: | Tel. 187 |
Road conditions: | Tel. 163 |
General information: | Tel. 1811 |