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Family tourism is one of the world’s most antique hobbies and bonding activities. We all have amazing memories as kids about travelling at least a few miles away from home, bringing just what we needed with our parents, to go explore somewhere we never saw before.

And while visiting your local parks and towns may be your cup of tea, there’s no doubt that the world harbours some fascinating sights.

The Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona is one of those marvelous sights. The location is considered world heritage, and its amazing mountains make for—at the very least—a very good background for you and your kids’ next Facebook profile picture.

1. What Is The Tectonic Arena Sardona?

   The Tectonic Arena Sardona is the name of 32,850 hectare, covering a huge mountainous area with seven peaks rising above the 3,000m mark. It’s located to the south-eastern side of Switzerland.
   This location shows incredible insights into the amazing forces of nature and the collision of the African and European continents.
   These traces can be seen from a great distance. The striking dividing line around the Piz Sardona marks the transition between the 250 million-year-old verrucano rock and the 35 to 50-million-year-old flysch rock. The special feature is that the young rock lies beneath – for a long time a mystery to geologists and so unique that it was included in the 2008 UNESCO World Heritage list as Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona.

2. Reasons To Visit The Tectonic Arena Sardona.

   The Tectonic Arena Sardona is one of the hotspots for both family tourism and academic research in Switzerland, and the reason for both boils down to one fact: geological exposition.
   As previously mentioned, the location offers insight into the process of mountain building.
   If that’s not enough, then the site offers many attractions for tourists (which we will evaluate further down the line), including lakes and glaciated mountains!

3. Getting There.

   This heritage site is located on the border between the cantons of St. Gallen, Glarus and Grisons. When visiting it is best to travel to Glarus or Flims. Both can be accessed by train. The visitor pavilion is open from June t October and can be reached by cable car from Flims center. Another option is to take the Nagens shuttle service from Laax cable car. This requires an extra short hike from Nagens to Segnes mountain hut.
   You also have regular trains leaving from Chur, connected to St. Gallen and Zürich.
   
   

   

   

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4. Spending The Night.

   The area is surrounded by local communities, so it’s not hard to find where to spend the night.
   You have luxurious hotels, like the Alte Post Hotel, or the Tamina Sorell Hotel, which offer VIP-like attention and commodities.
   However, if your objective is family tourism, throug Airbnb you can find an apartment to complement your hiking should suit you better, and they are easy to find among the towns for a good price.
   There’s one more option, which you’ll see in a moment
   

5. What To Do:

   a. Tasting The Local Gastronomy.

   As stated repeatedly, local communities offer a good amount of attractions for family tourism. The locals not only offer good knowledge for your hiking trips, but they also give you the opportunity to taste the exquisite local cuisine.
   If you’re into more exclusive experiences, you can visit restaurants like Ustria Lags or Larnags
   Finding where to eat is not a problem in Sardona.

   b. Sports.

   Of course, you can’t have alps without the chance of partaking in some skiing or snowboarding.
   You have the Flims Laax Falera and the Alpen Arena ski resorts as the most popular ones, with cable cars and all the equipment you need to take your kids to a wonderful time.
   Additionally, you have the Kanuschule Versam where you can take part in boat tours and kayaking.

   c. Riesenwald.

   Riesenwald is a trail filled with attractions for kids and adults alike, with rope bridges for kids to climb, mountain carts, games, and activities to have a great time!
   You can sit by the campfire, complete with benches for you to sit on, or you can simply spend your time in one of its pools before eating from the Riesenwald menu.
   It offers 17 stations, all different from each other and perfect to give your family tourism a boost.

   d. Hiking Trips.

   Best hikes

   Hiking is one of the best ways to explore this area during your family holiday. There are hikes suitable for every level of outdoor enthusiasts.

   Naraus – Nagens panoramic trail

   One of the most beautiful trails in the area is the hike from Naraus to Nagens. This brings you from the summit station to the lower Segnesboden and Segnet mountain hut. Along the way you are offered exceptional view on the Flims valley and the surrounding mountain peaks. From the Alp Nagens – Stalla tavern you can descent on foot or by taking the Nagen shuttle.

   Pizol Panorama trail

   This 3 kilometer walk brings you from Pizol Laufböden to Pizol mountain hut and back. As the name suggest, you will be granted panoramic views over the Austrian Alps and Liechtenstein. Be sure to make a stop at Pizol hut before returning as this is a great place to relax and savour in the views.

   Trutg dil Flem

   Another popular hike is the trail along the Flem stream. This brings you to the larges landslide area in Europe. Along the way you will cross several bridges and walk through enchanting forests.

   e. Camping.

   Remember the secret option for staying the night?
   Well, meet the area above Rhine Gorge, near Lake Cauma. It’s an spot designated to those who prefer camping, and who would miss the chance to camp at a location like this?
   It’s only fair to end your hiking day with a well-deserved night outside with your family.

   f. Visiting Local Communities.

   As with the local gastronomy, the communities living nearby the Tectonic Arena are rich with lovable folks and homely structures that can easily make you feel what it is to live there.
   While language barriers are something to keep in mind, the mere sight of these lovely towns is enough for you to take home!
   Extra points for those able to speak with the locals, for they’ll be able to acquire some of the best advices regarding hiking routes and sightseeing.

   g. Landesplattenberg Engi.

   This attraction is unique because you’ll be visiting a huge cave with high chambers and unique rock formations, perfect for a break from hiking open landscapes.
   If you want to give your family tourism a special flavour—and learn something in the process—you can head over to Landersplattenberg Engi and view how mountains are formed and what lies underneath the vast surfaces you just walked.

   h. Visiting Local Lakes.

   Last but not least, we have Lake Cresa and Cauma, two examples of the breathtaking lakes that sit quietly between hiking routes. While the water may be too cold for most, it’s an exceptional sight deserving at least a visit.
   Lake Cresta in particular should give you all the pictures you need for every postcard and social media update you’ll ever need!
   

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