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Domat/Ems
ℹ️Practical info — Domat/Ems
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Climb one of the seven distinctive hills (Tumas) to enjoy a unique view of the Rhine Valley.
- Use the well-maintained cycling paths along the Rhine for an excursion towards Chur or Bonaduz.
- Look out for traditional Grisons houses in the old village center, often decorated with sgraffito.
- If you are visiting for EMS-Chemie, plan some time for a short walk along the riverbank to clear your head.
🍽 Food
Find these chard rolls filled with dough and sausage in almost any traditional inn in town.
Get this classic walnut tart at a local bakery as a great souvenir.
A hearty potato dish often served with alpine cheese; typical of the local gastronomy.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy fresh alpine cheese and regional products directly from the farms in the valley.
Handy for fresh bread and traditional Grisons pastries.
One of the distinctive hills with ruin remains, well-suited for a quiet break with a wide view.
Walk along the river in the natural floodplain landscapes for maximum relaxation.
Water temperature…
Domat/Ems is located in the Canton of Graubünden, set between rugged mountain massifs and the Rhine River. The municipality is known far beyond national borders as the site of EMS-Chemie, which forms the economic backbone of the region. Geographically, the town is characterized by the seven 'Tumas', small, distinctive hills that rise from the plain as geological features and are often crowned with chapels or viewpoints. Culturally, Domat/Ems is a link between Romansh tradition and the German-speaking influence of Chur. Despite the industrial footprint, the municipality is home to a golf course of national importance and extensive floodplain landscapes along the Rhine. The history of the community dates back to Roman times, evidenced by archaeological finds in the area. The modern infrastructure includes its own highway exit and a connection to the Rhaetian Railway. Social life is shaped by bustling customs such as the Corpus Christi processions, which are unique in their colorful splendor.
- Location: Switzerland
- Top sights: EMSORAMA · Tuma Tschelle · Tuma Falveng
- Nearby: Flims (13 km)
- Population: ~8.388
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -6 | -5 | -1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 0 | -4 |
| Rain mm | 92 | 70 | 91 | 93 | 147 | 173 | 169 | 185 | 121 | 103 | 91 | 93 |
Geography
Facts
- EMS-Chemie is the largest employer in the Canton of Graubünden.
- Domat/Ems is situated at an elevation of 585 meters above sea level.
- The seven Tumas hills were formed by post-glacial landslides.
- The municipality owns a 27-hole golf course.
- The village image is characterized by the double naming (Romansh/German).
- The confluence of the Vorderrhein and Hinterrhein is in the immediate vicinity.
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