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| Canton | Grisons | |
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| height | 1,207 m, 1,453 m | |
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Savognin is a community in eastern swissCanton Grisons. The place is in the valley Oberhalbstein, in the local Rhaeto-Romanic dialect Surmeir, the valley is called Surses.
For this reason, the 2016 received the merger of the municipalities Bivio, Cunter, Marmorera, Mulegns, Riom-Parsonz, Salouf, Savognin, Sur and Tinizong-Rona, the new political municipality in the valley was named Surses.
background
The village of Savognin emerged from three old districts, which are still recognizable despite the heavy overbuilding, also because of their three churches.
Savognin is located in the middle of the wide Sotgôt basin, the valley Oberhalbstein, which today is officially called Talschaft Surses carries - i.e. on the north side of the Julier Pass. Until 1890 it was officially known as Schweiningen (Italian: Savognino).
Through the Julier Pass the area was used early on as a north-south alpine crossing. So several Bronze Age finds could be made, which allow the conclusion that already between 1800 BC. and 1000 BC must have found a settlement. One even suspects that there was perhaps a Stone Age settlement, or at least a resting place, in the Rudnal.
The Julier Pass was used by the Romans as a transit axis and was expanded accordingly.
In the 13th century Savognin came into the possession of the Chur bishop. Under this it became the main town and parish of the Oberhalbstein court, and was subsequently included in the church association. The valley bought itself off in 1552 and gained full sovereignty within the Free State of the Three Leagues, from which the Canton of Graubünden emerged.
Pass traffic has formed the economic basis alongside livestock farming since the Middle Ages, but this decreased rapidly after the opening of the Gotthard Railway. Since for a long time there was only work in the valley, the economic situation deteriorated. It was only after 1960 that the ascent to a tourist destination began, which has permanently changed the appearance of the town.
getting there
By plane
Most international guests travel overland or international airport Zurich
(IATA: ZRH) at. At the next airfield Sameden only private air traffic is handled.
By train / bus
To travel by public transport, take from Zurich coming here the SBBConnection up Landquart and then climbs on the red narrow-gauge railway of the Rhaetian Railway over the Albula line in the direction of St. Moritz around.
The Julier Pass - Post bus line from Chur above Savognin and on over Bivio and the Julier Pass to St. Moritz leads across the train station Tiefencastel, those who have traveled there by train can change trains here. From Chur, the Julierpass post bus line requires a reservation, but not between the train station Tiefencastel and Savognin or Bivio.
In the street
Of Zurich or St. Margarethen Coming from the Rhine Valley you can get there on the Autobahn 
to Graubünden.
One happens Chur, at Reichenau the highway divides and continues as an expressway Thusis. From there you take road 417 Tiefencastel (and through the Landwassertal to Davos). The Julier Pass - Main street 3 
leads from Tiefencastel via Savognin and further on Silvaplana in the Upper Engadine.
An alternative is to be already in Chur on the main street to switch, this first leads over the Lenzerheide, down to Tiefencastel and on over Savognin and about the Julier Pass to the Engadin (written signposting: St. Moritz).
mobility
Tourist Attractions
According to the original three districts, there are three Catholic baroque churches in Savognin:
- The 1 catholic parish church of the Virgin Mary Reception (Nossadonna) was built between 1632 and 1641. On the outside it still appears as a Gothic building, but inside it is a baroque hall church with two transepts - like side chapels in front of the choir wall. The polygon choir has moved in across from the hall. While there are wall paintings with scenes from the Old Testament in the choir, the wall paintings in the choir are scenes of the life of the Virgin Mary. The high altar dates from 1750.
- The 2 St. Michael Catholic Church (Son Mitgel) was rebuilt in 1663. Inside there are stucco work well worth seeing from 1693.
- The 3 Catholic Church of St. Martin (Son Martegn) was rebuilt in 1677 in place of a previous building. It has the ground plan of a Greek cross, in which the cross arms have been widened, the choir has been drawn in. The tower comes from the previous church and is in the Romanesque style and was integrated into the northern corner of the facade. Inside there is a monumental ceiling painting by Carlo Nuvolone from 1681, for example a representation of paradise in the dome, which is framed by the gates of Jerusalem. Next to the left side altar is the miraculous image of Mary and above the right side altar is the crucifixion of Jesus.
- 4 Folklore Museum (Museum Regiunal Savognin), Veia Curvanera 8, 7460 Savognin. Tel.: 41 78 656 13 13, Email: [email protected]. The Folklore Museum (Museum Regiunal Savognin) is located in a typical Oberhalbstein farmhouse, which used to be an episcopal court.Open: Tuesdays from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- in the 5 Segantini house lived the painter Giovanni Segantini from 1886/94, a number of his works with Graubünden motifs were created there, including "The Plowing".
- The excavations of a Bronze Age settlement are located in Pandal.
activities
In summer
In the valley floor of Savognin lies the 1 Lai Barnagn. The bathing lake is dammed each summer and therefore reaches a pleasant temperature. The bathing lake is surrounded by sunbathing lawns, a kiosk (opening times only Sat Sun even in high summer) and changing rooms. In addition to the obligatory playground in summer, there is even a small petting zoo open in the afternoon with ponies, sheep and pygmy goats.
In summer, over 200 kilometers of well-marked hiking and mountain hiking trails beckon.
Geocaching. In the game "caches" are searched for treasures based on coordinates - some nice caches are hidden in and around Savognin.
In the winter
Several mountain railways open up the ski areas on Piz Martegnas and in Val Nandro, which consist of 22 different slopes.
| Surname | phone | Altitude |  |  |  |  |  |  | Σ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savognin ski area | 41 (0)81 300 64 00 | 1,200 - 2,713 m | 2 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 38 | 10 | 80 km |
A few kilometers from Savognin in the direction of St. Moritz is Rona. This small village can also be used as a starting point for great hikes.
shop
There are various shops in the community, all of which provide all of the shopping opportunities for daily needs.
kitchen
medium
- Steil'Alva Radons mountain restaurant. Tel.: 41 (0)81 684 14 77, Fax: 41 (0)81 684 32 40. Since 1969 at the valley station of the Radon double tow lift. Nice sun terrace, large menu with Graubünden and Italian specialties in the restaurant with service, interesting wine list. Simpler, family-friendly offer in the self-service area. Contact: Bergrestaurant Radons AG, Jakob Michel and Steil'Alva-Team, CH-7463 Radons-Riom.
- James Beach Bar. Apres ski on the valley run to Savognin directly under the chair lift. Deck chairs, grill and bar for the very relaxed crowd.
nightlife
accommodation
- The tourism side does a good one Booking portal in which you can search specifically for free hotels or other overnight accommodations.
- 1 Camping Julia. Tel.: 41 (0)81 684 14 44, Email: [email protected]. Year-round - RV campsites, camping enthusiasts are unfortunately not welcome here.
security
- Canton police. The Savognin police station of the canton police is open every Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without prior notification - also on Tuesdays in the winter season. The telephone number of the police post is 41 081 684 11 14, in emergencies you should always dial 117 or 112. There is also a community police force.
The fire brigade is to be alerted at 118.
health
- 1 District Hospital Surses / Center da Sanadad Savognin SA, 7460 Savognin. Tel.: 41 81 669 14 00, Fax: 41 81 669 14 07, Email: [email protected]. The Surses District Hospital has a group medical practice; In emergencies, an ambulance can be called up over 144.
Practical advice
- 2 Savognin Tourism in Surses, Stradung, 7460 Savognin. Tel.: 41 (0)81 659 16 16, Fax: 41 (0)81 659 16 17, Email: [email protected].
trips
- A ride on the Albula Railway
