Churwalden as a centre for excursions:
Churwalden is also well positioned for excursions to surrounding places, including
Chur - good shopping & an historic old town area in this main town of the canton, which is also Switzerland's oldest town (20 mins by car) www.chur.ch
The ruins at Belfort
Ruine Belfort - ancient medieval castle ruins about 30 minutes drive via Lenzerheide in the direction of the Albula pass
Bergun
Bergun - a picturesque mountain village/town on the Albula pass (about 1 hour's drive away) www.berguen.ch
Arosa - an exclusive mountain resort reached by train from Chur main station. Beautiful scenic train journey up into mountains. Alternatively can be reached by hiking for 4-5 hours from the Rothorn mountain peak. www.arosa.ch
Rheinschlucht at Via Mala - this stunning narrow gorge through which the Rhein river passes was once a main trading Alpine trading route and is rich in history. It is reached in about 40 Bergun minutes by car. www.thusis-viamala.ch
Schloss Sargans - this ancient castle has been restored with a fascinating regional museum and is about 30 minutes by car www.schlosssargans.com
Lugano in Tessin
There are many other interesting Swiss excursions which are further afield but which lend themselves to day trips, such as:
St Moritz - the famous mountain resort can be reached by car in 2 hours; access is over the stunning Julier or Albula mountain passes. www.stmoritz.ch
Tessin - the picturesque Italian speaking canton with its famous lakes, Mediterranean climate & vegetation & beautiful towns such as Locarno, Lugano & Ascona, lies just south of the Alps, a journey of 2 ½ hours. www.ticino.ch