“It was great, I'll definitely do it again. I felt completely comfortable and safe. Thank you both for the wonderful experience. Eva, always happy to join you again! Best regards, Dolores”
Dolores
on Rotenflue paragliding Mythen region
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Ilanz
Ilanz is located directly on the Vorderrhein in the wide hollow Gruob in the Surselva region. The Ruinaulta Rhine Gorge is only a few kilometers away. It is 13 km long and about 400 m wide and extends from Ilanz to Reichenau, where the Hinterrhein flows in. The valley Lugnez (Val Lumnezia) extends from Ilanz to the southwest for about 25 km.The river Glenner flows through the valley and joins the Vorderrhein at Ilanz. Worth seeing in Ilanz are the remains of the 16th century town fortifications with the Upper Gate and the Red Gate, as well as an old fortified tower. The stained-glass window cycle in the Doninican convent in Ilanz was created by the artist Max Ruedi. The area around Ilanz is popular because of its untouched nature. It is characterized by a particularly varied alpine landscape.
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“Simply brilliant, the organization was excellent.”
Cécile
on Davos paragliding tandem“We found the building tour really interesting. It opened up new perspectives for us. The explanations about the individual works gave us access to the artworks in a way we hadn't experienced before! Many thanks.”
Bettina
on Bad RagARTz guided tour through the sculpture exhibition“Perfect for beginners and the first canyoning adventure. We had a lot of fun—a fantastic guided tour through the gorge with stunning nature and impressively tall cliffs. Highly recommended! And watch out for the meeting point! Don’t follow the Google link on this page.”
Zuzana
on Viamala Gorge Canyoning with Apéro“Very interesting for grandparents and grandchildren”
Pozzi
on Free guided tour EMSORAMA in Domat Ems“I had a great time taking part in this outdoor activity and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. I felt safe thanks to the professional coaches who gave clear instructions and patiently taught me how to use the equipment. The gear was in excellent condition, and the whole activity was fun, safe, and well organized. I would definitely recommend it.”
Jess
on Via ferrata Mürren for beginnersFrequently asked questions
Ilanz · answered by the editorial team
What excursions and sights are there in Ilanz?
Ilanz is located in the Surselva in the region of Grisons. The most important excursion destinations include the Oberalp Pass, Lai da Tuma, Obersaxen Mundaun, the Rhine Gorge, Brigels and Laax. The Rhine Gorge, called "Ruinaulta" in Romansh, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What activities can you do in Ilanz?
There are numerous exciting activities around Ilanz such as skiing, snowboarding, sledding, cross-country skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing. 6 skiing areas with 600 km of slopes are easily accessible from Ilanz. In summer, hiking, biking, trail running, swimming and river rafting are popular