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| Ilanz · Glion | ||
| Canton | Grisons | |
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| Residents | 2340 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 2327   | ||
| height | 702 m | |
| Tourist info | 41 (0)81 920 11 05 ilanz.ch | |
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Ilanz (Romansh Glion) is a Swiss City in the Surselva, in the canton Grisons.
background
Ilanz (Rhaeto-Romanic: Glion) is located in the Vorderrhein Valley and is the economic and political center of the Surselva. Ilanz advertises itself as the "first city on the Rhine". In 2014, the merger with the numerous small villages in the area took place, from the municipalities of Castrisch, Duvin, Ladir, Luven, Pigniu, Pitasch, Riein, Rueun, Ruschein, Schnaus, Sevgein, Siat, the larger municipality emerged Ilanz / Glion.
The city was founded on Lukmanierweg at an old river crossing on the Rhine, where the Valsertal flows into the Vorderrheintal. Ilanz was first mentioned in a document in 765 and received at the end of the 13th century as Illiande City rights. It was here in 1395 by the abbot of Disentis, the feudal lords and the peasants of the Gray League, one of three and three leagues, from which the Canton of Graubünden later emerged. So Ilanz was in rotation with Davos and Chur The meeting place of the highest assembly of the Free State of Graubünden.
In 1526, a religious debate was held at the Ilanz Disputation between representatives of the new faith, the Reformation, and the Catholic Church Ilanz articles the position of the Reformed in relation to the Catholic Church was strengthened, which contributed to the development of a mixed denominational community in the canton of Graubünden. The Reformation prevailed in Ilanz, and in 1543/63 Leopold Scharnschlager was able to establish a small Anabaptist community here.
In the Bündner turmoil as part of the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century. between the coalitions France-Venice and Spain-Austria (the states allied with the House of Habsburg) Ilanz joined the French; when the state system of the Helvetic Republic built up by the French at the end of the 18th century. was smashed and Graubünden joined the Swiss Confederation in 1803, Ilanz lost its status as a conference venue.
Today Ilanz is the most important market and business location in the Surselva, here is also the regional hospital, which takes over most of the emergency medical care in the valley. Ilanz itself does not have its own ski area, various ski areas in the area are quickly accessible.
getting there
By plane
By train
When traveling from Zurich you have to go to Landquart or Chur Change to the narrow-gauge Rhaetian Railway. The normal trains direction Disentis, from there with a change over the Oberalppass to Brig, all stop at 1 Ilanz train station. The Glacier Express trains, some of which stop in Ilanz, cannot be used for local traffic between Chur and Ilanz.
By bus
Ilanz is a junction of various post bus connections to the side valleys, according to Vals, Vrin and also after Flims / Laax.
In the street
The autostrasse number 13, that of St. Margrethen over Chur and then continues in Ticino, you have to leave Reichenau at the exit. Continue on the main road number 19 Flims to Ilanz. In contrast to the train, you don't travel through the Vorderrhein Gorge, but over the high plateau of Flims.
A partly narrow and winding branch route leads from Reichenau via Versam to the Vorderrhein Gorge (Ruinaulta) along to Ilanz.
By bicycle
mobility
From 2 Ilanz station square Numerous postbus lines run in a star shape to the surrounding side valleys (Vals, Vrin, Obersaxen) and after Flims.
Tourist Attractions
- The town is of parts one City fortifications which was renovated in 1717 after a fire. The 1 Upper gate / Porta Sura from 1512, with this renovation also received its upper floor. The Second Gate will Red Gate called. Of the baroque mansions is that Casa Gronda the one that stands out the most.
- The reformed church 2 St. Margarethen
was built in 1483 in the late Gothic style. A defensive tower of the city fortifications serves as the bell tower. The beautiful vault frescos date from 1518, the richly decorated organ front from 1760. - The reformed church 3 Sogn Martin is outside on the road to Luven above the city. It dates from the 14th century, the ceiling was renewed in the 17th century.
- The 4 Museum Regiunal Surselva, Städtlistrasse 10. Tel.: (0)81 925 41 81, Email: [email protected]. is located in the Casa Carniec. It shows a folklore collection that is well worth seeing, and there are guided tours for children and excursions.Open: 1.6.-31.10 .: Tue, Thu, Sat and every first Sun of the month, 2 pm-5pm; Groups and school classes by appointment.
- In Schnaus above Ilanz is the Mulin Schnaus. Tel.: (0)81 925 14 40, Email: [email protected]. , a historic hydropower-operated workshop and old plow forge.Open: beginning of July to mid-August, Sa from 1.30pm to 5pm.Price: adults CHF 5.- children CHF 2.50.
activities
- In summer until the onset of winter, usually in October, there are many well-signposted hiking and mountain hiking trails to be committed.
- Hike in the Rhine Gorge on the Trans Ruinaulta 256 from Ilanz to the “Versam-Safien” train station.
- With the Postbus 403 to “Versam Post” and then descend into the Rhine Gorge.
- With the bike on the Rhine cycle route 33 km after Disentis (2044 m above sea level) or further to Oberalp Pass (65 km, 1130 m above sea level). The train can be used as a climbing aid on the outward journey.
- A white water ride through the Rhine Gorge.
- Visit of the 1 Fontanivas swimming pools in the summer season
Ilanz, located in the valley floor, does not have its own ski area, but there are numerous ski areas in the vicinity that can be easily reached: Flims/ Laax, Obersaxen, Breil / Brigels, Vals.
shop
- The few supermarkets are in the town of Ilanz (1 Migros and 2 Coop) in the Bündner Oberland, from the surrounding small towns comes those who want to shop cheaply.
- is worth seeing 3 Household goods Zinsli, In addition to souvenirs and handicrafts, all conceivable agricultural items (from pitchforks to milking stools) are offered here.
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
- The 1 Regional hospital Surselva. Tel.: (0)81 926 51 11, Email: [email protected]. has an emergency room.
- The practicing doctors in Ilanz organize an emergency service, pharmacies can be found in Via dalla Staziun near the train station.
Practical advice
- Surselva Tourism. Tel.: (0)81 920 11 00, Email: [email protected].
- the 2 Post IlanzPost office from 7130 Ilanz is located at Bahnhofstrasse / Via dalla Staziun 24
trips
- Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta) Panorama hiking and mountain bike map ·
- Train journey through the Rhine Gorge: Ilanz – Reichenau
- A trip to the Valsertal and to Vals.
- A trip to Val Lumnezia
- Visiting the Ore mine in Obersaxen-Platenga.
literature
Web links
- Official website of the municipality of Ilanz
- Website from Tourism Surselva
