Laax: A Swiss Alpine Paradise
Experience world-class skiing, stunning alpine scenery, and a vibrant freestyle scene in the heart of the Swiss Alps. A year-round destination.
Laax, nestled in the Swiss Alps, is a versatile resort town renowned for its world-class skiing and snowboarding, especially freestyle, and its stunning natural beauty. In summer, it transforms into a haven for hiking, biking, and enjoying the alpine scenery, offering a blend of adventure and relaxation.
A brief summary to Laax
- Laax, CH
- Visit website
Local tips
- Take advantage of the free bus service between Laax, Flims, and Falera if you have a ski pass or hotel guest card.
- Visit the Freestyle Academy for year-round indoor extreme sports training.
- Explore the Senda dil Dragun, the world's longest treetop walk, for a unique perspective of the Laax forest.
- In summer, hike to the Il Spir viewpoint for panoramic views of the deep valleys and towering peaks.
- Check out local events like the LAAX ROCK festival in August for a taste of the region's culture.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Chur, the nearest major train station, take the PostBus route 81 towards Laax. The bus journey takes approximately 40 minutes. A single ticket costs around CHF 5-7. Alternatively, from Ilanz, take PostBus route 411, which takes about 30 minutes.
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Taxi
Taxis are available in Chur and Ilanz. A taxi ride from Chur to Laax will cost approximately CHF 80-120 and take around 30 minutes. From Ilanz, a taxi to Laax will cost around CHF 50-80 and take approximately 20 minutes.
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Car
If driving from Zurich, take the A3 and A13 motorways to Reichenau, then Route 19 to Laax. The journey is approximately 1.5 hours. Parking is available at the Laax Murschetg valley station. Expect to pay around CHF 15-25 per day for parking.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Besucherpavillon Welterbe Sardona
6.7 km
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Wasserfall Segnesboden
7.7 km
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Canaschal Castle
8.2 km
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Burg Hohen Rätien
19.1 km
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Landesplattenberg Engi Informationszentrum
19.7 km
Explore the geological wonders and rich slate mining heritage at the Landesplattenberg Engi, a captivating museum in the heart of Switzerland.
Shelter for Roman Ruins
20.7 km
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Malteserturm
20.9 km
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Obertor
20.9 km
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Frauenkulturarchiv Graubünden
21.0 km
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Altes Gebäu (Chur)
21.0 km
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Bernina Express
21.0 km
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Kornplatz
21.1 km
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Bündner Kunstmuseum
21.2 km
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Rätisches Museum
21.2 km
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Reichsgasse
21.2 km
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Unmissable attractions to see
Kaltbaden - Swiss Cold Water Society
0.2 km
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Ustria Lags
0.3 km
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Laaxersee
0.3 km
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Treetop Walkway
0.4 km
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Freestyle Academy Laax
1.0 km
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Senda dil dragun I Treetop Walk LAAX
1.1 km
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Laax - Ski resort
1.2 km
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Flims Laax Falera
2.5 km
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Tuora AussichtsPunkt
2.7 km
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Caumasee
2.9 km
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Strandbad Caumasee Flims
3.0 km
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Caumasee-Lift
3.0 km
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Bergbahninfo Flims
3.1 km
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Flims
3.6 km
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Conn
4.0 km
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Essential places to dine
Valetta
16.8 km
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Schloss Schauenstein
17.2 km
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Restaurant Italy 1901
18.7 km
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Restaurant Beverin
18.8 km
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Sommerau
19.1 km
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Bergbaiz
19.4 km
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Bergrestaurant Pradaschier
19.9 km
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Känzeli
20.2 km
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Va Bene
20.5 km
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Plattform Wirtschaft
20.9 km
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Fondue Beizli Chur
20.9 km
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Restaurant Franziskaner
20.9 km
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Gasthaus Gansplatz
21.0 km
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Rätushof
21.1 km
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Restaurant Drei Bünde
21.1 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Outlet Shop und Toys&Souvenirs
1.2 km
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Einkaufszentrum City West Chur
19.3 km
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Dings Chur
21.0 km
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Metro Boutique - Chur
21.0 km
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Carving Outlet store
21.1 km
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Extra-Geschenkboutique
21.1 km
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Boutique Exclusiv AG
21.2 km
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City Shop Chur
21.2 km
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prettynatural.ch
23.5 km
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Antiquitads Valbella
23.5 km
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The Epic Shop - Revier Mountain Lodge
23.7 km
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Pesko Rothornbahn
23.8 km
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Tennisshop Lenzerheide
23.9 km
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Pill Drogerie Heid
24.0 km
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Volg
24.0 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Fontaine
10.1 km
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Royal Rockers - Old School Music Club
19.1 km
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Martiki Rooftop Bar
19.2 km
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Giger-Bar Kalchbühl
19.4 km
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S'Pub Sunshine Pub
20.7 km
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High 5
20.8 km
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Cubano
20.8 km
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Twelve Bar Chur
20.8 km
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Schall & Rauch
20.8 km
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La Morenita Bar
20.8 km
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Tabaco
20.8 km
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Dublin Cliff
20.8 km
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Cava Chur
20.9 km
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Confetti aperitif bar
20.9 km
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ODIN
20.9 km
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