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Lake Walen with the Riviera of Eastern Switzerland

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  • Der Walensee und die imposanten Churfirsten
    Der Walensee und die imposanten Churfirsten
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Lake Walen is bordered on its northern side by the steeply towering Churfirsten. The scenery with the deep blue lake and the steep rock faces is reminiscent of a Norwegian fjord. A special feature is the car-free wine village of Quinten.
Lake Walen is bordered on its northern side by the steeply towering Churfirsten. The scenery with the deep blue lake and the steep rock faces is reminiscent of a Norwegian fjord. A special feature is the car-free wine village of Quinten, which can only be reached on foot or by boat. Between Weesen and Quinten the three-tiered Seerenbach Falls, which are among the highest waterfalls in Switzerland, also attract visitors.

Numerous bathing beaches and secluded spots invite you around Lake Walen. With the Walensee play experience, a special experience awaits families at five adventure playgrounds and on the ship.

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Update: April 01, 2022

Public transport

Along the Walensee lies the train line Zurich - Chur. The following places on Lake Walen can be reached by train: Mühlehorn, Murg, Unterterzen, Mols and Walenstadt.

By road

Lake Walen can be reached from Zurich or from Sargans (from the directions of Chur or Lake Constance) via the A3 freeway. 

Coordinates

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2'733'674E 1'220'895N
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47.125537, 9.200460
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47°07'31.9"N 9°12'01.7"E
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32T 515204 5219134
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