Tschiertschen - Tschiertschen

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Tschiertschen

Tschiertschen is a village in Schanfigg in the Switzerland, mostly wooden houses in the style of the Walser houses are grouped around a stone church. Tschiertschen is on in winter Ski resort popular especially with families with a good 30 km of slopes. Since it is located on a northern slope, the ski area is considered to be fairly snow-sure.

In addition to winter sports, Tschiertschen also offers a small evening program with a lottery match and theater. There is also a village museum, various hiking trails and a toboggan run.

background

Tschiertschen is on the left side of the valley Schanfigg.

It was documented in the 8th century. first mentioned as Cercene; around 1222 the property was owned by the Churwalden monastery. Around 1530 the place joined the Reformation, at the end of the 16th century. German replaced Romansh as a language. Walser influences exist in the fabric of the building, but in Schanfigg the Walsers actually only let themselves in Arosa, Langwies and Praden. With the construction of Tschiertschenstrasse from Chur to the town around 1893/94, the town became accessible to modern (winter) tourism.

In January 2009 Tschiertschen and Praden became a common political municipality called Tschiertschen-Praden merged.

getting there

Tschiertschen 1957

Tschiertschen can be reached quickly and easily. The journey always leads over Churregardless of whether you come by rail or road.

By train

Tschiertschen has no rail connection. You can get there by train via Zurich to Chur in about 1½ hours. There you have to switch to that Postbus.

Postbus

Tschiertschen serves the post bus connection every hour from Chur. The Postbuses leave every hour at ten o'clock. However, there is a longer break at lunchtime, so it is advisable to consult the timetable beforehand.

In the street

First you take from the Mittelland - that is, from the region Zurich - the Autobahn into the Rhine Valley A13 to Chur and followed the signs Lenzerheide, Passug and then Tschiertschen, this is where the Bergpoststrasse ends. The road has been expanded in recent years and bottlenecks removed. However, from Passugg it is often very narrow, which makes cruising difficult.

However, especially in winter due to the precarious road conditions, it is advisable to forego your own car and to take the postbus instead.

At the entrance to the village there is a parking lot that can park around 100 vehicles. Driving to the village itself is hardly worthwhile, unless you have a parking space at your accommodation. There is a free ski bus from the parking lot.

mobility

Map of Tschiertschen

The village itself is so small that all destinations can be reached on foot. The valley station of the chairlift is right in the village.

Tourist Attractions

Ref. Church
Sagi Tschiertschen

The village consists partly of still old Walser houses, Wooden houses in the typical style of the Walser villages. The nature on the slopes around and above the village is worth a trip, especially in summer. Of the Hüenerchöpf (Mountain station of the upper chairlift at a good 2000 m above sea level) you can see all the way to Chur and that Schanfigg up. You can also see the right side of the Schanfigg valley with the villages of Maladers, Castiel, Pagig, St. Peter and Pagig (from left to right).

  • 1 Tschiertschen Reformed Church: the Gothic building was built on the foundations of a chapel from 1405. After the Reformation was accepted, the altar and statues of saints were sold.
  • the historical one driven by the Sägabach 2 Sawmill ("Sagi"), from May to September the facility, which was renovated in 1989, will be demonstrated.

In winter, it is worth taking a ski trip to the top yoke, from where you have an overwhelming view of the Gürgaletsch, the Chlin Gürgaletsch, the Schanfigg up and to the Lenzerheide in the Landwassertal has. In summer the yoke, where there is also a restaurant with a dormitory, can be reached either on foot or by mountain bike.

activities

Tourists are advised to watch the play, which is always performed by the theater association on Thursday, and to participate in the lottery match on Tuesday. The information can be found in the tourist office or on posters. Knowledge of Swiss German is required for the theater. Reservations for theater tickets and seats in the lottery match are essential, especially in the high season, especially with a family or group.

Snow sports: skiing and snowboarding

The Hörnlihütte near Tschiertschen

The winter sports area is particularly popular with families because it is small and has two chair lifts that can also be used by small children. The ski area starts right in the village and there are two valley runs that end directly in the village.

Snow report for Tschiertschen

The ski area extends from 1350 m above sea level. in the village at 2400 m above sea level on the Gurgaletsch. There are four lifts, two quad chairlifts on top of that Chicken heads and two ski-lifts, the length of the slopes is about 30 km.

SurnamephoneAltitudeNumber of small and large cabin liftsNumber of small and large cabin liftsNumber of chairliftsNumber of chairliftsNumber of drag liftsNumber of drag liftsKilometers of slopes easyKilometers of slopes easyAverage kilometers of slopesAverage kilometers of slopesKilometers of slopes difficultKilometers of slopes difficultΣ
Tschiertschen ski area 41 (0)81 373 01 011,351 - 2,400 m—221213429 km

The office of the Swiss ski school is right next to the ticket counter at the valley station of the Waldstafel chairlift in the village. Classes usually start at 10 a.m., meeting is on the Alpinahang (in front of the Hotel Alpina).

Tschiertschen Swiss Ski School, Ski school office, cable car valley station, 7064 Tschiertschen (Valley station of the mountain railways). Tel.: 41 (0)81 373 10 07, Mobile: 41 (0)78 718 79 76. Open: daily 9.00-10.30 and 15.30-17.00.

Hiking, snowshoeing, mountain biking

In winter there are several hiking trails from the village up to the restaurants Furglis, Hüenerchöpf and Joch down to Churwalden or Parpan

The Swiss ski school also offers guided snowshoe hikes around Tschiertschen. Information is available in the ski school office.

In summer you can go mountain biking and hiking in the area above Tschiertschen. There are numerous bike routes and the usual dense network of hiking trails.

shop

There are two shops in Tschiertschen. On the one hand the Bazaar, which sells souvenirs, newspapers, tobacco products, postage stamps, postcards and sweets. Then there is a single grocery store that is in the center. There you can buy drinks, food, fresh bread, fruits, vegetables and meat.

Recommended for larger purchases Chur, where there are also bigger shops.

kitchen

The restaurants often offer simple and home-style Swiss cuisine. There are still some local specialties. The best thing to do is to ask the staff.

In the restaurants on the slopes there are not only the usual fast food dishes (french fries, etc.) but also some specialties.

In the village

  • Hotel Restaurant Gurgaletsch (see hotels)
  • Pension Restaurant Weisshorn (only by appointment, see pensions)
  • Café Restaurant Engi, Enderdorf 47, 7064 Tschiertschen, Tel .: 41 81 373 11 55

Mountain restaurants

nightlife

There is a bar in the basement right next to the Hotel Gürgaletsch. Other events are the weekly Lotto evenings and theatrical performances. The tourist office provides information.

accommodation

The season is often limited to just two to three weeks, as the school holidays in Switzerland (especially in the cantons Bern, Zurich and Basel city) often coincide or lie close together. It is advisable to book early in winter. Summer is more relaxed.

The three Mountain restaurants also offer beds in dormitories.

Hotels

pensions

Apartments

There is also a diverse one List of apartments.

health

The mountain railways have their own rescue system with sledges, and Rega (Swiss Air Rescue Service) is called in if necessary.

For other medical emergencies you have to go to Chur, where the canton hospital is.

Practical advice

Cell phone reception is guaranteed everywhere except in rare dead spots, including on the slopes.

In the tourist office, just above the post bus station, you can use the Internet surfing.

Tschiertschen has one himself postJob. It is right by the church and is open as follows:

Daymorningafternoon
Monday to Friday8:30 am to 9:15 am16:15 to 18:00
Saturday8:30 am to 9:15 amclosed
Sundays and public holidaysclosedclosed

trips

From Tschiertschen you can either get to on foot, by car or by bus and train Arosa. On the route to Chur is also Passuggwhere the known Passugger mineral water is bottled. Chur itself has a small but very beautiful old town with many shops.

literature

  • National map of Switzerland, sheet 1196 Arosa, 1: 25,000, swisstopo

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